High-resolution spatial mapping provides municipal decision-makers and urban planners with a strategic overview of solar and wind suitability across the Zhytomyr region. By reviewing the graphic above or exploring the U_CAN interactive map, city and regional leaders can identify priority spatial zones for renewable deployment.

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Solar potential near Zhytomyr reaches its highest suitability to the south and west of the city, showing moderate overall scores. Across the central corridor (Zhytomyr – Korostyshiv - Radomyshl - Brusyliv - Popilnia), the most practical development pathways involve solar PV installations on rooftops, ground-mounted arrays in areas transformed by human activity, and dedicated power systems serving industrial and municipal infrastructure. Further north (Ovruch - Olevsk - Luhyny - Korosten), ground-mounted solar generation remains technically feasible but is constrained by dense forest cover and environmental protection requirements.

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Wind energy potential is significantly higher around the city, with very high suitability scores recorded to the north and south:

• Southern Region (Ruzhyn - Vchorayshe - Krasnopilka - Berdychiv): serves as the most promising area for combining solar and wind generation. Its open agricultural terrain makes communities like Krasnopil, Ruzhyn, and Vchorayshe exceptionally suited for utility-scale wind farm development.

• Northern Region (Slovechansko-Ovruch Ridge): Elevated terrain along the Slovechansko-Ovruch Ridge offers distinct geographic advantages for targeted wind energy projects.

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Using the U_CAN interactive map, municipal officials can explore these spatial priority zones in detail to guide energy planning, integrate localised generation, and enhance regional energy security.