{"id":20268,"date":"2025-10-21T15:08:38","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T12:08:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aseu.org.ua\/?p=20268"},"modified":"2025-10-21T16:07:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T13:07:23","slug":"vladyslav-sokolovskyi-moderated-the-panel-efficient-energy-in-livestock-farming-at-the-ukrainian-livestock-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aseu.org.ua\/en\/vladyslav-sokolovskyi-moderated-the-panel-efficient-energy-in-livestock-farming-at-the-ukrainian-livestock-summit\/","title":{"rendered":"Vladyslav Sokolovskyi Moderated the Panel \u201cEfficient Energy in Livestock Farming\u201d at the Ukrainian Livestock Summit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>The Chairman of the Board of the Solar Energy Association of Ukraine (SEAU), Vladyslav Sokolovskyi, served as moderator of the panel \u201cEfficient Energy in Livestock Farming\u201d during the Ukrainian Livestock Summit 2025, organized by ProAgro Information Company on October 17.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The panel featured presentations from:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Denys Matviichuk<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Head of Sales at <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ecotech Ukraine<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, on <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cHow Businesses Can Reduce Risks and Costs: Case Studies of Solar Power Plants and Energy Storage Systems\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vladyslav Shevchenko<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Commercial and Marketing Director at <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helios Strategia<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with a report on <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cEnergy as a Business Asset: How the Agricultural Sector Can Earn, Not Just Save.\u201d<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The discussion brought together representatives of the agricultural sector, energy companies, investors, and experts interested in introducing renewable energy technologies in livestock farming and agricultural production.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In his opening remarks, <\/span><b>Vladyslav Sokolovskyi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> outlined the central theme of the discussion \u2014 <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAgrovoltaics and the Prospects for Solar Power Plants and Energy Storage Systems in Livestock Farming.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He emphasized that solar energy in agriculture is not only about ecology, but also about <\/span><b>energy independence, cost reduction, and business stability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"427\">\u201cA few years ago, installing solar power plants (PV stations) was seen as a \u2018green\u2019 initiative to combat climate change. But today, the focus has shifted. The sun is no longer just a symbol of sustainability \u2014 today, it literally pays the bills. Solar energy has become a tool for energy security and business development,\u201d emphasized <strong data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"360\">Vladyslav Sokolovskyi<\/strong>, Chairman of the <strong data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"424\">Solar Energy Association of Ukraine (SEAU)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"992\">Sokolovskyi noted that <strong data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"514\">agrivoltaics represents the agricultural future of Ukraine<\/strong>, combining food production with clean energy generation.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"992\">\u201cAgrivoltaics allows farmers to grow crops and generate electricity simultaneously. Solar modules are installed above fields or pastures, preserving moisture, providing shade, and creating comfortable conditions for livestock. This approach is not an experiment but a proven global practice. In Germany, France, Italy, and Japan, agrivoltaics is already an integral part of national energy strategies,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1414\">The speaker also focused on the <strong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1067\">economic advantages and accessibility<\/strong> of modern technologies:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1414\">\u201cToday, solar energy is no longer about long payback periods. With global solar equipment prices down by 90% over the past decade and tax incentives in Ukraine, entering renewable energy in 2025 has become 20\u201325% more affordable. This means even a small farm can achieve energy independence within two to three years.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1853\">An essential component of modern agro-energy systems, Sokolovskyi added, is <strong data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1517\">energy storage (BESS)<\/strong>, which ensures stable and uninterrupted farm operations.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1853\">\u201cEnergy storage systems allow farmers to store excess energy during the day, use it at night, power cooling units, pumps, and climate control systems \u2014 or even sell stored energy to the market. This is a new level of control and flexibility for agribusiness,\u201d he emphasized.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"2250\">The SEAU Chairman also noted that <strong data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1960\">Ukraine has already laid the groundwork for agrivoltaic development<\/strong> through state support and legislative initiatives.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"2250\">\u201cAs an Association, we advocate for further improvements to the regulatory framework that will enable farmers to attract investment, access \u2018green\u2019 financing, and implement projects without excessive bureaucratic barriers,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2532\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\u201cThe future of farming is energy-independent. We already have a new generation of farmers who grow crops or manage livestock while also generating electricity. The agricultural sector is gradually becoming a foundation of Ukraine\u2019s energy independence,\u201d concluded <strong data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2531\">Sokolovskyi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2532\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit;\">Solar Energy Association of Ukraine (SEAU)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> emphasizes that the development of <\/span><b style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit;\">agrovoltaics, solar power plants, and energy storage systems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is vital for strengthening the resilience of the agricultural sector. These technologies help farmers reduce energy costs, ensure production stability, and make agriculture an active participant in Ukraine\u2019s energy transition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe are pleased to see that the topics of agrovoltaics, decentralized generation, and BESS are becoming central to major agricultural discussions. This shows that the energy future of the agri-sector is being shaped here and now \u2014 through the joint efforts of business, experts, and the state\u201d, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014 concluded Mr. Sokolovskyi.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Chairman of the Board of the Solar Energy Association of Ukraine (SEAU), Vladyslav Sokolovskyi, served as moderator of the panel \u201cEfficient Energy in Livestock Farming\u201d during the Ukrainian Livestock Summit 2025, organized by ProAgro Information Company on October 17. 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