Authorization
On 19 March 2026, the UWEA and the international consultancy NIRAS signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at advancing renewable energy development and supporting Ukraine’s green recovery. The partnership will focus on: developing renewable energy projects at the community level preparing and implementing wind and energy storage projects attracting international financing and improving the investment environment delivering educational and awareness-raising initiatives Jesper Karup Pedersen, Market Director Ukraine, NIRAS: “I am very pleased that we are signing this Memorandum of Understanding today. There are two reasons for this. First, wind energy plays and will continue to play a crucial role in Ukraine’s future. Second, UWEA is a reliable partner for us and, I hope, will become an even stronger partner going forward.” Andriy Konechenkov, Chairman of the Board, UWEA: “I am very grateful to NIRAS and personally to Jesper Pedersen for signing this important...
On 27 February 2026, the UWEA held its first Board meeting of the year, with the key agenda items being the approval of the 2026 work plan and the expansion of the Board. The meeting was opened by the Chairman of UWEA Board Andriy Konechenkov, who, among other points, presented a summary of the Association’s activities in 2025. According to him, UWEA continues to play an active role in shaping the regulatory environment: over the past year, the Association submitted 106 official letters to public authorities, including 25 joint positions with partner business associations. UWEA’s proactive stance has delivered a number of tangible outcomes for the market, including: extension of the cash accounting method; removal of import duties on wind energy equipment; extension of the possibility to use Detailed Territorial Plans (DTPs); introduction of a capacity booking mechanism; approval of a cost-reflective (non-deficit) transmission tariff. The 2026 work plan was presented by...
The UWEA is pleased to announce the release of its annual Market Overview “Ukrainian Wind Power Sector 2025” - a comprehensive analytical report that not only summarizes the key developments of the industry over the past year, but also captures the deeper structural transformation of Ukraine’s entire energy sector under the conditions of a full-scale war. This year’s Overview was prepared in cooperation with UWEA member law firms Sayenko Kharenko and CMS. A distinctive feature of the Overview is the inclusion of expert columns from representatives of key public institutions directly shaping Ukraine’s energy policy. In particular, the report features a contribution from Artem Nekrasov, First Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine, focusing on the development of distributed generation. The transformation of state support mechanisms is addressed in a column by Vladyslav Novikov, Acting CEO of the SE Guaranteed Buyer, who provides a detailed analysis of support auctions and...
On 19 February 2026, the Partners Meetup 2026 — a gathering of stakeholders from the Ukraine Energy Initiative under the UN Global Compact in Ukraine took place, bringing together industry leaders to define joint objectives for the current year. The event was attended by the Chairman of the Board of the UWEA and representatives of the association’s leading member companies. Addressing the participants, Mr. Konechenkov emphasized that the old energy model, characterized by its large, vulnerable nodes and thousands of kilometers of exposed transmission lines, can no longer serve as a guarantor of security. He noted that Ukraine is currently establishing a new philosophy where the synergy of wind generation and energy storage systems becomes the foundation of national resilience. Forecasts for 2026 indicate further scaling of the sector; specifically, the construction of an additional 500–600 MW of new wind power plants is expected, with the majority slated for commissioning...
On 4–5 February 2026, Bucharest, Romania, hosted the Energy Week Black Sea 2026 international conference—a premier regional platform for discussing energy security and renewable energy development in the Black Sea region. The event was attended by UWEA member companies, led by Ivan Bondarchuk, Deputy Chairman of the UWEA Board and Partner at LCF Law Group. He delivered a presentation titled: “2026 – A Critical Year for Rebuilding Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure: Challenges and Opportunities”. The conference once again underscored that the stability of Ukraine’s power system directly impacts regional security. Discussions frequently highlighted recent grid outages in Romania and Moldova linked to events in Ukraine, illustrating the deep interconnection of regional energy markets. Despite the war challenges, Ukraine remains a strategically attractive destination for investment. Key takeaways from Ivan Bondarchuk’s presentation included: Market Dynamics: Although 56%...
The Ukrainian Wind Energy Association (UWEA) launched its 2026 webinar series with an event dedicated to one of the most pressing topics for the sector: the implementation of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. The event, titled “ESG in Wind Energy Projects: From Theory to Financing,” brought together leading market players for an expert discussion on how global sustainability standards are becoming the foundation for the development of the Ukrainian energy industry. The event was moderated by Yaroslav Petrov, Partner at Asters Law Firm, who set the tone for the discussion by emphasizing the irreversible changes in the rules of the game within the capital market. Marta Halabala, Counsel at Asters, outlined the legal dimensions of the issue. She warned developers against a lighthearted approach to the new requirements, highlighting the direct correlation between non-financial indicators and project economics. “Today, ignoring ESG factors poses direct financial...
On the eve of the Christmas holidays, the Chervona Shpochka (Little Red Riding Hood) kindergarten in the village of Mykhailivka-Rubezhivka, Bucha district, received an autonomous solar system as part of an international campaign ‘Renewables4Ukraine’ initiated by the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) and the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association (UWEA). Almost thirty solar photovoltaic modules with a total capacity of 16.6 kW were installed on the roof of the kindergarten building. The installed solar system, which includes a group of 45 kW batteries, ensures a stable power supply to the facility during power outages. For children, this means well-lit rooms, warmth, and the opportunity to learn, play, and stay in a safe environment without interruptions. For the community, it is a practical example of how decentralised renewable energy works in real war conditions. Lyudmila Petrenko, director of the Chervona Shapochka kindergarten: ‘In the village, the electricity is turned off...
On 19 December 2025, the UWEA held its annual press conference at Interfax-Ukraine titled “Wind & Storage in 2025: A Year of New Decisions, Challenges, and Growth”, dedicated to reviewing the performance of Ukraine’s renewable energy sector in 2025. This year’s discussion, for the first time, focused not only on wind generation but also on energy storage systems (ESS). The pairing of these two technologies is increasingly shaping the architecture of Ukraine’s post-war, decentralized, and resilient power system - one designed to operate amid high volatility, physical threats, and market pressure. “We are gradually moving from a survival policy to a recovery policy. The work of building a modern, energy-independent state has not stopped - even in the hardest years of war. Renewables, and wind energy in particular, continue to play a key role in this proces - sectors that have demonstrated exceptional resilience and an ability to adapt,” said Andriy Konechenkov,...
On 27 November 2025, the UWEA held a joint meeting of its Board and two key expert bodies - the Legal Committee and the Committee on BESS Development & Implementation. The purpose of the meeting was to strengthen strategic coordination, align workstreams, and define key priorities for the upcoming year. The meeting was opened by Andriy Konechenkov, Chairman of the UWEA Board, who emphasized that today it is essential not only to shape a long-term vision for the sector but also to react more actively and systematically to urgent market challenges: “We gathered today to speak openly about both strategic objectives and the existing barriers, achievements, and lessons the wind sector has gained over the past year. Our goal is to synchronize efforts so that 2026 becomes a year of decisive action and confident market growth.” Mr. Konechenkov also noted that, according to UWEA’s estimates, 37 member companies are currently actively involved in wind and BESS projects, highlighting...
On 12 November 2025, Olga Savchenko, Head of the UWEA Legal Committee and Partner at Altelaw&Sempra, spoke at the Third HROMADA Conference “Strengthening Ukraine: sharing knowledge for a sustainable future” within the panel discussion “Mutual Resilience: Dialogue among Ukraine, Nordic, and Baltic Countries on Energy Transition and Security.” The UWEA representative emphasized that the Ukrainian energy system has demonstrated unprecedented resilience: it was the first in Europe to operate in isolated mode for three weeks during the war and successfully synchronize with ENTSO-E. In a context where the russian invasion exposed the vulnerabilities of a system dominated by nuclear and thermal fuels, renewable energy, particularly wind power, played a crucial role in enhancing its resilience and ensuring electricity supply to consumers. During her presentation, Ms. Savchenko outlined the key mechanisms introduced to accelerate the development of RES construction: simplification...
Home