New article in Renewable Energy: GIS-based analysis for identifying priority regions and developing renewable energy in post-war Ukraine
Research assess the technical potential of solar and wind energy combined with environmental, social, and technical factors for determines priority regions for the development of renewable energy. For the first time in Ukraine, the research defines a detailed renewable energy potential using spatial analysis, with 25 indicators to assess regions and pixel suitability and considered local features such as restrictions on the use of agricultural land.
This study uses Geographic Information Systems to assess Ukraine’s potential for renewable energy development, particularly solar and wind, in the context of post-war reconstruction. Given the massive damage to Ukraine's energy infrastructure, the authors identify priority regions for renewable deployment using spatial analysis and a socio-economic-technical framework. The findings show that Ukraine has a combined technical potential of over 229 GW (41,19 GW solar; 187,98 GW wind), which could significantly contribute to energy independence, sustainability, and resilience community during recovery.
The results offer critical insights for project development, guiding investment and infrastructure planning, supporting Ukraine's transition to a resilient, transparency and sustainable energy system amid the challenges posed by war damage to existing infrastructure.
Read the full article here: Doronina I, Galleguillos-Torres M, Doronin V, Grêt-Regamey A, GIS-based Analysis for Identifying Priority Regions and Developing Renewable Energy in Post-war Ukraine, Renewable Energy, external page https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2025.122970