A recent study conducted by the United Nations Development Programme in Ukraine evaluated the feasibility of 37 proposed solar projects at hospitals and water supply facilities across 18 Ukrainian cities.
The study indicates that if fully implemented, these projects could generate around 16 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of clean energy, ensuring a reliable power supply. Under the ESCO Solar Power Plants model, private companies would handle the design, assembly, construction, and installation of the solar arrays, with an estimated total investment of $30 million.
UNDP Study Reveals Solar Energy Potential for Ukrainian Infrastructure Reconstruction (Credits: UNDP)
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, there has been a growing emphasis on utilizing solar energy to aid in the country’s infrastructure recovery efforts. Notably, the Solar Supports Ukraine project was launched in December 2022 to support critical infrastructure development.
Additionally, the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory released detailed solar irradiance data for Ukraine in March, which is expected to facilitate the reconstruction and decentralization of the country’s grid infrastructure.
