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Establishing Solar Energy Cooperatives in Ukraine: Regional Considerations and a Practical Guide

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  • Galyna Trypolska

    (Department of Energy and Climate Economics, State Organization “Institute for Economics and Forecasting of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine”, 01011 Kyiv, Ukraine)

  • Oleksandra Kubatko

    (Department of Economics, Entrepreneurship and Business Administration, Sumy State University, 40007 Sumy, Ukraine)

  • Olha Prokopenko

    (Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences, 11415 Tallinn, Estonia
    Department of Business Economics and Administration, Sumy State Makarenko Pedagogical University, 40000 Sumy, Ukraine)

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The energy system of Ukraine needs to be decentralized, which aligns entirely with its intention to join the EU. The study focuses on regional peculiarities in establishing solar energy cooperatives and provides practical guidance on developing an energy cooperative in Ukraine. The article studies the different elements of electricity tariff composition for households, compares the existing support schemes (feed-in tariff and net metering), and defines which regions are the most suitable for establishing energy cooperatives (using solar installation). The primary methods employed are descriptive analysis, net present value analysis, and the integral assessment method, which collectively provide a comprehensive framework for evaluating both the economic viability and regional suitability of solar energy cooperatives. The findings indicate that the most suitable regions for solar energy cooperatives in Ukraine are located in the northeast and southwest of the country. The study highlights the importance of tailoring regional programs for energy cooperatives to enhance energy security and support the country’s low-carbon energy transition. The findings may be of interest and applicable in Ukraine and beyond.

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  • Galyna Trypolska & Oleksandra Kubatko & Olha Prokopenko, 2025. "Establishing Solar Energy Cooperatives in Ukraine: Regional Considerations and a Practical Guide," Energies, MDPI, vol. 18(14), pages 1-24, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:18:y:2025:i:14:p:3623-:d:1697865
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