Kernel Agroholding, Ukraine’s largest agricultural exporter, announced the launch of a program to deploy its own solar power generation at industrial facilities to reduce dependence on external power supplies, ensure stable operation of grain storage facilities, and reduce the carbon footprint of its products. According to a press release posted on Thursday, the company is currently implementing two pilot projects at elevators with a total capacity of 250 kW, costing approximately $140,000: the first in Kirovohrad region with a capacity of 100 kW, and the second in Poltava region with a capacity of 150 kW. "Considering current electricity tariffs for commercial consumers, investing in industrial solar power plants without storage systems is one of the most effective cost optimization tools. The expected payback period is up to five years," said Serhiy Scherban, head of Kernel’s storage department, in the release. He added that the cost of a company’s own solar kilowatt-hour is ...