The Lviv region of Ukraine, with its strong agricultural base, faces significant energy challenges linked to its dependence on imported fossil fuels, particularly Russian gas. These vulnerabilities have been aggravated by the ongoing war, which has destroyed over 40% of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and led to soaring energy prices. This has forced approximately 35% of greenhouse farms in the region to cease operations, directly threatening food security and local economic stability. In this context, geothermal energy presents a transformative opportunity. As a local, renewable energy source, geothermal heat can offer an alternative for greenhouse heating, supporting both Ukraine’s agricultural productivity and its strategic objectives of energy independence, and support climate goals.
The project has assessed the geothermal heat potential for greenhouse heating in Busk (western Ukraine). By evaluating the geothermal resources and their technical, market, and regulatory feasibility, the project seeks to provide Ukrainian and Dutch agro-entrepreneurs with insights into the viability of geothermal solutions. The project directly contributes to Ukraine’s clean energy transition, fosters local economic recovery, and supports the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).