IEA sets distributed solar, storage policy path for Ukraine
A report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) recommends three strategies to accelerate the deployment of distributed solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Ukraine as the country works to increase its energy security.
IRENA seeks consultant for solar feasibility study in Ukraine
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is seeking a consultancy to conduct a feasibility study for a utility-scale solar plant in Ukraine, with applications due Dec. 23.
Russian drone strike hits solar plant in Ukraine’s Odesa region
Russian drones struck a solar installation in Ukraine’s Odesa Oblast on Nov. 15, damaging the plant and forcing critical services onto backup power, according to the regional administration.
Ukraine amends loan scheme for home, hybrid solar installations
Ukraine is changing its state support mechanism for households installing hybrid renewable energy systems to a one-time, 30% reimbursement of the principal debt. The Ministry of Energy says the change will help increase access to hybrid power supply systems.
PV-driven desalination system for brackish water
Algerian researchers have built a single-stage solar and battery desalination system for brackish water that uses a hybrid spotted hyena optimizer and maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithm to improve efficiency. Simulations and real-time tests showed high performance, steady water output, and low salinity under changing solar conditions.
Tender opens for supply, installation of solar systems in Ukraine
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) plans to establish a list of prequalified companies to bid for the future supply and installation of solar systems in Ukraine. The deadline to apply for the tender is Oct. 25.
Ukrainian city switches on solar arrays for local water utility
Solar systems with a combined capacity of 340 kW have been switched on at three water supply and wasterwater facilites in the west Ukrainian city of Chortkiv, designed to provide residents with uninterrupted water supply.
Ukrainian hospital receives solar-plus-storage system
A solar-plus-storage system has been installed at a hospital in northeastern Ukraine in an area frequently impacted by electricity cut-offs due to Russia’s targeting of energy infrastructure. RePower Ukraine says the system offers the hospital reliable power to treat 50,000 patients annually.
Ukraine’s biggest battery storage project goes online
Ukraine’s DTEK has completed a 200 MW/400 MWh battery project, the nation’s largest, in just six months using remote commissioning with Fluence.
Solar to power Ukrainian community’s water utility
A village in eastern Ukraine has received a donated solar-plus-storage system to secure water access amid ongoing attacks on energy infrastructure.
