A project to build solar power plants for 400 million was presented in Mykolaiv region

Mykolaiv region plans to build solar power plants. More than 400 million hryvnias of investment are being sought for this purpose.

This was reported by the Center for Public Investigations with reference to the Dream ecosystem.

It is planned to build energy infrastructure facilities (solar power plants) on Lymanna Street in Ochakiv, Mykolaiv region. The project aims to restore infrastructure based on green energy and energy efficiency.

The construction project was initiated by the Ochakiv City Council.

Screenshot: Dream

According to the project description, centralized power supply facilities remain very vulnerable in the current war conditions. The available capacity of the power grids is insufficient, causing emergency outages. There are promising land plots within the Ochakiv city territorial community that can be used for the location, construction, operation, and maintenance of energy generating facilities.

According to the initiators, the project is in line with the Plan for the Restoration and Development of the Ochakiv City Territorial Community until 2027, has been publicly discussed and approved by the Decision of the Ochakiv City Council session No. 14 of July 25, 2023.

Construction is expected to last for 24 months. The estimated budget for the construction of solar power plants is UAH 440 million. It is noted that funding is expected to be available during 2024-2026.

Screenshot: Dream

The project has been implemented since March 2024 and is currently in need of funding.

Mykolaivoblteploenergo has also created a project to build solar power plants for 300 million. According to the project description, its implementation will help improve the environmental situation, ensure stable energy supply, develop the local economy, and improve living standards.

In addition, it was decided to install solar stations on the roofs of the company's heating stations. This will provide an additional source of clean energy for local infrastructure needs. A total of 34 solar stations will be installed. The estimated project budget is over UAH 47 million.

Анна Бальчінос