Interactive Maps: Ukrainian Territory Suitability for Solar and Wind Power Station Placement
Ukraine is working toward a decentralized and climate-resilient energy system as part of its post-war recovery and long-term climate neutrality goals. This interactive map showcases the land suitability across Ukrainian territory for deploying solar and wind power stations.
What is the purpose of mapping?
The maps were developed to support the strategic planning and deployment of solar and wind power infrastructure across Ukraine. By identifying zones with the highest natural and technical potential, it enables:
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Efficient investment in decentralised renewable energy systems.
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Identification of optimal land plots for solar and wind energy deployment.
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Strengthening energy security by reducing reliance on vulnerable centralized infrastructure.
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Alignment with Ukraine’s National Renewable Energy Action Plan and climate neutrality target for 2050.
How to use the map?
The red-to-green color spectrum indicates the land suitability index for solar or wind power deployment, ranging from:
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0 = unsuitable
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1 = highly suitable
Use zoom controls and click on the map to explore specific regions and retrieve suitability values for individual locations.
You can switch between the solar and wind suitability layers using the layer control panel located in the upper-right corner of the map.
Areas shown in green indicate higher suitability for renewable energy deployment and are recommended for further technical and economic feasibility assessment.
About the data
Solar suitability map
The land suitability index for Solar PV is based on the integration of the following datasets:
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Climatic data (Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI), temperature, precipitation, wind conditions)
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Topographic data (elevation and slope)
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Land cover and land use
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Security-related data (proximity to armed conflict areas — included as a separate dynamic layer)
Wind suitability map
The land suitability index for Wind Power Plants is based on the integration of the following datasets:
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Climatic data (wind power density at 100 m height, duration of unsuitable wind speeds, temperature, relative humidity)
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Topographic data (terrain slope)
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Land cover and land use
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Infrastructure-related data (distance to primary roads and high-voltage power lines)
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Security-related data (air strike intensity based on ACLED data
Only areas outside dense forests, wetlands, and large water bodies are considered suitable for renewable energy deployment.