Assessment of the Economic Feasibility of Using Alternative Energy Sources in Ukraine

The article deals with an analysis of the popular types of alternative energy sources and prospects for their application in countries with temperate climates, particularly in Ukraine. The need to compare the potential of alternative energy in Ukraine with the cost of equipment required for the use of alternative energy sources is substantiated. According to the specifics of each region, the concept of choosing efficient energy sources is defined, in particular, attention should be paid to comparing the cost of materials, capital operating and costs for each type of energy, in particular, Sun energy, biogas, biomass, air potential and geothermal energy. In the form of tables and nomograms presented data regarding to technically achievable energy potential for different regions of Ukraine. Analyzing the obtained data, it can be stated that geothermal energy, air potential and solar energy deserve special attention.