EFFECTIVENESS OF APPLYING THE NET METERING PRINCIPLE IN GREENHOUSE COMPLEXES OF THE ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION

• Date: 2026
• Author Affiliations: V. Hulevskyi — Dmytro Motornyi Tavria State Agrotechnological University, Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine; Y. Postol — Dmytro Motornyi Tavria State Agrotechnological University, Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine; Milan Belik — University of West, Bohemia, Pilsen, Czech Republic; О. Rubanenko — University of West, Bohemia, Pilsen, Czech Republic; Institute of Renewable Energy NAS of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine; Vinnytsia National Technical University, Vinnytsia, Ukraine
• Keywords: keywords
• Main Authors: Hulevskyi , V., Postol , Y., Belik , Milan, Rubanenko , О.
• Format: Article
• Language: Ukrainian
• Published: Institute of Renewable Energy National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine 2026
• Subjects: solar energy; greenhouse farming; net metering; energy efficiency; agricultural sector.
• Online Access: https://ve.org.ua/index.php/journal/article/view/597
• Journal Title: Vidnovluvana energetika

This article examines the potential of applying the net metering principle in greenhouse farming in the Zaporizhzhia region as an effective tool for energy consumption management. The experiment was conducted in a 1000 m² greenhouse equipped with a solar power plant. The study involved systematic monitoring of energy parameters throughout the spring–summer tomato cultivation cycle (March–August 2025), focusing on the "Rio Grande" variety. Special attention was given to assessing the impact of implementing bidirectional electricity metering on overall energy consumption, economic efficiency, and agroclimatic stability of the greenhouse complex. The use of net metering led to a 52% reduction in electricity costs, financial compensation for energy transferred to the grid, and the maintenance of a stable microclimate, which contributed to a 12% increase in crop yield. The results confirm the feasibility of integrating photovoltaic systems into greenhouse production, particularly in regions with high solar radiation. The proposed approach supports the development of an energy-efficient agricultural model, reduces dependence on external power sources, and enhances the environmental sustainability of farming operations.