Analysis of solar photovoltaic module parks in Ukraine: Forecasting their further operation and end-of-life management
This article examines solar energy’s rapid growth and evolving role in Ukraine, focusing on the challenges and opportunities presented by the end-of-life management of photovoltaic (PV) modules. Despite only actively developing over the past decade, solar energy accounts for over 5% of Ukraine’s tot...
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| author | Karpash Maksym Yavorskiy Andriy Zhovtulia Liubomyr Vasechko Valentyn |
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| description | This article examines solar energy’s rapid growth and evolving role in Ukraine, focusing on the challenges and opportunities presented by the end-of-life management of photovoltaic (PV) modules. Despite only actively developing over the past decade, solar energy accounts for over 5% of Ukraine’s total electricity generation, ranking it 8th in Europe for installed PV capacity. The war in Ukraine has further underscored the importance of solar energy for the country’s energy security and resilience. However, with the majority of PV capacity installed only recently and with a finite lifespan, Ukraine will soon face significant volumes of decommissioned PV modules requiring processing, utilization, or reuse. The article highlights the urgency of developing a robust PV module recycling sector, as current practices involve landfilling most components. A comprehensive analysis of Ukraine’s PV module park, conducted as part of the EU-funded Retrieve project, represents a crucial first step towards effective PV waste management, aligning with Ukraine’s energy strategy and commitments under the Paris Agreement on climate change. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-5a6cc05c4a17413bacc5fea2e895fa1d2025-02-05T10:49:33ZengEDP SciencesE3S Web of Conferences2267-12422025-01-016080100110.1051/e3sconf/202560801001e3sconf_eenviro2024_01001Analysis of solar photovoltaic module parks in Ukraine: Forecasting their further operation and end-of-life managementKarpash Maksym0Yavorskiy Andriy1Zhovtulia Liubomyr2Vasechko Valentyn3King Danylo UniversityIvano-Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil and GasKing Danylo UniversityKing Danylo UniversityThis article examines solar energy’s rapid growth and evolving role in Ukraine, focusing on the challenges and opportunities presented by the end-of-life management of photovoltaic (PV) modules. Despite only actively developing over the past decade, solar energy accounts for over 5% of Ukraine’s total electricity generation, ranking it 8th in Europe for installed PV capacity. The war in Ukraine has further underscored the importance of solar energy for the country’s energy security and resilience. However, with the majority of PV capacity installed only recently and with a finite lifespan, Ukraine will soon face significant volumes of decommissioned PV modules requiring processing, utilization, or reuse. The article highlights the urgency of developing a robust PV module recycling sector, as current practices involve landfilling most components. A comprehensive analysis of Ukraine’s PV module park, conducted as part of the EU-funded Retrieve project, represents a crucial first step towards effective PV waste management, aligning with Ukraine’s energy strategy and commitments under the Paris Agreement on climate change.https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2025/08/e3sconf_eenviro2024_01001.pdf |
| spellingShingle | Karpash Maksym Yavorskiy Andriy Zhovtulia Liubomyr Vasechko Valentyn Analysis of solar photovoltaic module parks in Ukraine: Forecasting their further operation and end-of-life management E3S Web of Conferences |
| title | Analysis of solar photovoltaic module parks in Ukraine: Forecasting their further operation and end-of-life management |
| title_full | Analysis of solar photovoltaic module parks in Ukraine: Forecasting their further operation and end-of-life management |
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| title_short | Analysis of solar photovoltaic module parks in Ukraine: Forecasting their further operation and end-of-life management |
| title_sort | analysis of solar photovoltaic module parks in ukraine forecasting their further operation and end of life management |
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