In Rivne region, more than 20 agricultural enterprises have installed solar power plants (SPPs) with a total capacity of nearly 6 MW. Another farm has launched a biogas complex that produces heat and electricity from livestock waste.
This was reported by the Deputy Head of Rivne Regional Military Administration, Oleksandr Kokhan.
According to preliminary estimates, the payback period for the biogas plant using chicken manure is up to 8 years, with a cost price of 2.47–4.44 UAH/kWh, while the “green” tariff is 6.11 UAH/kWh.
Oleksandr Kokhan noted that to enhance the energy independence of businesses and households, the following programs are in place:
- interest-free loans;
- the “GreenDIM” and “5-7-9%” programmes;
- the Decarbonization Fund and the Regional Comprehensive Energy Efficiency Programme.
