New Publication: Current Decarbonisation Technologies in Ukrainian Cities in the Energy Production and Consumption Sector Using Solar Energy

By Yevhen Terekhov, Joanneum Research
Published at the 2025 IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for Living Environment (June 11–13, 2025, Venice, Italy)
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A new scientific paper by partners of the U_CAN project, examines pathways for decarbonising Ukrainian cities through renewable energy development and energy efficiency.

The study notes that the energy sector produces 34.6% of Ukraine’s total greenhouse gas emissions, with cities responsible for over 70% of CO₂ emissions. Ukrainian buildings consume on average 163 kWh/m² per year, nearly double the EU average.

To reduce emissions, the research highlights two main priorities:

        Expanding solar energy generation on rooftops and facades of urban buildings and infrastructure.

        Implementing large-scale energy modernisation of buildings to cut consumption.

Cities participating in the U_CAN project show strong potential and motivation for both solar development and building modernisation, supported by their geographic and climatic conditions. The study also emphasises the benefits of combining these efforts with nature-based solutions - such as vegetation on buildings - to further improve energy efficiency and sustainability.