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On 27 April as part of Energy Storage Day 2026, the official signing of the Memorandum of Partnership and Cooperation took place between the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association and the National Technical University “Dnipro Polytechnic”. Renewable energy in Ukraine is developing even under wartime conditions. Projects are being implemented, capacities are growing, and along with them, the need for specialists. Universities play a key role here, and it is important to us that there is no gap between education and the real sector. “The industry is growing, and with it grows the need for specialists who know wind energy from the inside out. We want Ukrainian universities to be a part of this process – not standing on the sidelines, but right in the center. The partnership with Dnipro Polytechnic is exactly about this,” emphasized Andriy Konechenkov, Chairman of the UWEA Board. The Memorandum outlines the main areas of interaction: the joint development of educational programs in...
On April 27, 2026, Kyiv hosted Energy Storage Day 2026, the first industry conference in Ukraine dedicated to the energy storage system market. Held under the slogan "The New Architecture of the Ukrainian Power System," the event was organized by UWEA with the support of the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine, NEC Ukrenergo, and JSC Market Operator. The figures announced at the conference opening are worth reflecting on. In 2023, Ukraine had zero megawatts of grid-connected energy storage installations. In 2024, there were only 2 MW. Today, we already have 600 MW. This is not gradual development. It is a rapid ascent that must not stop. Consequently, government representatives, business leaders, and international partners gathered in one hall to discuss next steps, modern challenges, and future prospects. Grand Opening Opening Energy Storage Day 2026, Andriy Konechenkov, Chairman of the UWEA Board, emphasized: "We have gathered at a moment when the phrase 'energy storage' stopped being a...
On 21 April 2026, as part of the WindEurope Annual Event 2026 in Madrid, the UWEA hosted a panel discussion – “Human Capital as the Key to RES Development in Ukraine,” dedicated to the role of human capital in advancing the renewable energy sector. The session was moderated by Ivan Bondarchuk, First Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association and Partner at LCF Law Group. The discussion brought together representatives of development companies, international equipment manufacturers, and human resource experts—all members of the UWEA. According to Alina Shyshkina, Deputy Executive Director at ETG.UA, Ukraine currently retains a sufficient basic workforce in construction for small and medium-sized projects up to 100 MW. However, the market is already experiencing a noticeable shortage of specialists in more complex segments—namely engineering, electrical works, commissioning, and operational management of wind farms. As a result, the availability of...
Last week, on 17 April 2026, Kyiv hosted a landmark event for the Ukrainian renewable energy market – the official 100 gREen AWARD-2025 ceremony. This marks the first time Ukraine has established a national award to recognize excellence in implementing green transformation projects across wind and solar power, energy storage, bioenergy, and energy efficiency. This year, 18 projects from across Ukraine were named laureates — ranging from industrial enterprises to university campuses, and from municipal water utilities to wind farms in the Carpathian Mountains. They all share a common trait: these are not merely plans or concepts, but real, operational solutions that are already reshaping the country’s energy landscape. As a co-founder of Global 100 RE Ukraine – a platform uniting leading industry associations to facilitate Ukraine’s transition to 100% renewable energy – UWEA is especially proud to announce that five of the 18 laureates are our member companies. Wind Parks...
As a first concrete step under the Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation signed between the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association (UWEA) and Ternopil Ivan Puluj National Technical University (TNTU) on 06 April 2026, a training workshop was held for faculty members of the Department of Electrical Engineering, Department of Computer-Integrated Technologies, and Department of Automotive Transport and Logistics. The workshop was conducted by Vestas, a global leader in wind turbine manufacturing. Over the course of six hours, university faculty had the opportunity to deepen their expertise in wind energy technologies – spanning the evolution of wind power installations and technical specifications of various platforms, through to key turbine components, safety systems, hydraulics, controls, and SCADA communications. The session was delivered by Alfredo José Martínez, an instructor at the Vestas MED Service & Construction Academy, a specialist with extensive experience in wind...
Wind Works – the name of the largest wind energy conference in the Baltic region, which is held annually by three wind energy associations from the Baltic countries. The focus of this year’s event, which was successfully held on April 9 in Riga, the capital of Latvia, was on issues related to the role of wind energy in ensuring countries’ energy security. In close cooperation with the Latvian transmission system operator AST and with the participation of NPC Ukrenergo, strategic and practical aspects of strengthening energy resilience in the Baltic region were discussed, along with the experience gained by Ukraine since the beginning of the war unleashed by russia against our country. Wind energy can become the foundation of energy security for the Baltic countries, strengthening independence from energy carriers and geopolitical processes. “Local” sources of energy also help in lowering electricity prices for consumers – this was said by industry experts from Latvia,...
Despite all the challenges of full-scale war, Ukrainian wind energy continues to develop and attract international investment. The Skole Wind Farm project in Lviv Oblast is a striking example of how advanced technologies are driving the development of a new energy landscape in Ukraine. What makes this wind farm unique is its scale and innovation: the project features 9 Nordex N163 wind turbines with a capacity of 7 MW each, making them the most powerful in Ukraine to date. The station's total capacity reaches 63 MW, and its launch signals a clear commitment to building a modern, decentralized energy system. All of this has been made possible by Atlas Global Energy, which has been operating in the Ukrainian market since 2016 and holds a portfolio of wind and solar power projects exceeding 300 MW. Atlas Global Energy views Ukraine as one of its strategic markets for long-term development. The combination of their expertise, investment capacity, collaboration with local communities, and...
The reconstruction of Ukraine and the development of decentralized generation require not only new technologies but also a strong human capacity. That is why on 06 April the UWEA delegation visited Ternopil to meet with the leadership of the Ternopil Ivan Puluj National Technical University (TNTU). The Memorandum of Partnership and Cooperation, signed by the Chairman of the UWEA Board Andriy Konechenkov and TNTU Rector Mykola Mytnyk, consolidates our common goal – the development of human capital in the wind energy sector. “Energy independence begins with people. State-of-the-art wind technologies require strong professionals capable of bringing them to life. Our partnership with TNTU is a bridge between education and the real sector of the economy. We are investing in human capital and sharing advanced expertise, forming a team of professionals who are ready today to build Ukraine's 'green' future,” emphasized Andriy Konechenkov, Chairman of the UWEA Board. The Memorandum of...
A new international alliance will train Ukrainians to rebuild and operate a green and resilient energy system as the country’s infrastructure continues to come under attack. To ensure a robust and secure energy system for the future, Ukrainians will need new skills to rebuild a greener and more decentralised energy sector. The new alliance REE-Skill Ukraine aims to meet this challenge by upskilling Ukrainians for jobs in the green energy sector. Through education and training, the alliance will help build the workforce needed to support Ukraine’s reconstruction and thereby contributing to a free and independent Ukraine. Energy security is national security In just a few years, Ukraine’s energy system has been severely damaged. For the fourth winter in a row, Ukrainians have relied on generators to keep their homes warm and the lights on. As Russian missiles and drones continue to strike power plants, gas storage facilities and transmission lines, the country’s energy...
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...
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