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The UWEA welcomes the signing of Law No. 9549 by the President of Ukraine on August 5, 2025. This Law introduces essential legislative changes to facilitate land use for digital and energy infrastructure, creating a more favorable environment for wind energy projects, network expansion, and investment attraction. Key changes regarding wind energy: 1.Easier access to land for linear infrastructure (power lines, cables, pipelines): Lease or easement rights can now be obtained without competitive auctions – reducing delays in securing land for grid connection. Minimum easement term: 5 years – ensuring security for investors and operators. Land plots of up to 0.05 ha in forestry areas can be used without changing their land-use designation – enabling faster grid deployment for wind farms. Impact: Grid infrastructure has long been a bottleneck for wind energy development. These simplifications...
We are pleased to announce the signing of a Collaboration Agreement between the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association and Rystad Energy — one of the world’s leading energy analytics and consulting companies. Rystad Energy operates globally and covers the entire energy value chain — from production to consumption. The company provides reliable data, forward-looking projections, and strategic insights that empower its clients to anticipate trends and effectively plan for the future. As part of this collaboration, the Parties have agreed to: exchange relevant information, research materials, and analytical insights on renewable energy and wind power trends in Europe and Ukraine; work jointly to enhance the transparency and quality of information regarding the current and future state of Ukraine’s wind energy sector. This partnership stands as a testament to the growing trust in Ukraine’s renewable energy market and a step toward its deeper integration into the European energy...
On July 21, 2025, Kyiv hosted a high-level roundtable “Regulation of the Hydrogen Market in Ukraine: Presentation of the Draft Law and Next Steps”, organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine. The event brought together representatives of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, central executive authorities, international organizations, the business community, academia, civil society, and key industry associations — including the Ukrainian Hydrogen Council and the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association (UWEA). The UWEA was represented by its Chairman of the Board, Andriy Konechenkov. At the core of the discussion was a new draft framework law “On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine Regarding the Development and Use of Renewable and Low-Carbon Hydrogen.” This is Ukraine’s first systemic legislative initiative aimed at establishing the legal and institutional foundations for the production, transportation, storage, and use of hydrogen. It introduces key...
At the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2025), held on 10–11 July in Rome, Italy, a letter of intent was signed to establish the Ukraine Renewable Energy Risk Mitigation Mechanism (URMM) — a bold new initiative that could unlock €1.5 billion in investments for up to 1 GW of new renewable energy capacity. The mechanism is also designed to address one of the sector’s greatest hurdles: the risk associated with guaranteed power offtake. What does this mean for Ukraine? Following the large-scale destruction of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure caused by Russian attacks, the country faces an urgent need to restore and expand its generation capacity. The URMM is set to stimulate private-sector investment in renewable energy by ensuring revenue stability and mitigating key financial risks. At its core, the mechanism guarantees a minimum electricity price per project — giving banks and investors the confidence needed to support these ventures. Who is behind this effort? ▪ The...
From 10 to 11 July 2025, Rome, Italy, hosts the governmental Ukraine Recovery Conference, attended by delegates from member companies of the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association, led by Andriy Konechenkov, Chairman of the Board. On 09 July a pivotal roundtable discussion titled “Energy Solutions for Sustainable Regional Development: Investment, Innovation, and Resilience” took place as part of the conference. Co-organized by UNDP in Ukraine and the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine, the event brought together representatives from government, business, and international financial institutions to discuss critical topics, including enhanced institutional and financial support for the renewable energy sector, improved energy efficiency, and grid modernization to ensure communities have access to reliable and sustainable electricity. Andriy Konechenkov, Chairman of the UWEA, provided expert insights into Ukraine’s wind energy market. In his presentation, he highlighted key data showcasing...
Ukraine's Green Reconstruction: Real Steps Toward Clean Energy and a Robust Economy! On 07 July 2025, experts gathered at the Ukrainian Crisis Media Center to present the research titled Green Recovery. This project is a collaborative effort by the visual agency Top Lead, with analytical support from the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association and numerous partners. The research highlights how renewable energy sources, particularly wind energy, can help Ukraine achieve energy independence, create new jobs, and align with European sustainable development standards. Why is this important? Because green recovery is not just about ecology – it’s about building a resilient energy system, attracting investments, and supporting communities. Moreover, it’s an opportunity for Ukraine to demonstrate to the world that we can rebuild better than before, following the "build back better" principle. Key Insights from Experts: Yevhenii Kontorshchykov, an analyst at the UWEA, explained why...
On 01 July 2025, leading energy associations of Ukraine, including the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association, the European-Ukrainian Energy Agency, the Ukrainian Renewable Energy Association, and the Solar Energy Association of Ukraine, sent an urgent appeal to the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal, Minister of Energy German Galushchenko, and the Head of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Tax, and Customs Policy, Danylo Hetmantsev. In the appeal, they called for an immediate resolution to a taxation issue that could significantly impact the country’s entire energy market amid war and financial crisis. The Core of the Problem: The Threat of Abolishing the Cash Accounting Method The central issue is a temporary provision in the Tax Code (paragraph 44 of subsection 2 of section XX), which allows energy companies to determine their VAT obligations using the cash accounting method. In simple terms, companies pay VAT not at the moment of electricity supply, but only after...
On 27 June, 2025, the UWEA, together with leading industry companies — WINDHUNTER SERVICE, ADVIRES, and NAVITAS RENEWABLES — hosted a webinar dedicated to the critical role of professional wind measurements and high-quality turbine servicing in ensuring the success and reliability of wind power projects. The discussion was moderated by Galyna Shmidt, UWEA Board Member and Head of International Affairs. Ukraine’s wind energy market is showing dynamic growth, opening new opportunities for professional development and economic revitalization. In this context, precise wind measurement campaigns and advanced servicing approaches are becoming fundamental to the reliability, efficiency, and investment appeal of wind power projects. Modern requirements for wind measurements go far beyond simply installing high masts or using LiDAR/SoDAR devices. They demand strict adherence to international standards such as IEC 61400-50-1/2, MEASNET, and FGW TR6, which ensure the accuracy and...
On 20 June 2025, an event marking Global Wind Day was held at the Chervonohrad Professional Mining and Construction Lyceum. The event was part of a Memorandum of Cooperation signed in March 2025 between the lyceum and UWEA, which aims to promote renewable energy, particularly wind power, and to facilitate the training of specialists in this field. Event participants discussed the labor market prospects in the context of the decentralization and decarbonization of Ukraine's energy sector. They emphasized the growing demand for new professions required for a sustainable energy transition. Special attention was given to adapting educational programs to meet business needs and address modern technological challenges. UWEA was represented at the event by Yuriy Fedak, Deputy Director for Development at Eco-Optima LLC, and Taras Bereziuk, Director of Intertechservice Group—both of which are UWEA member companies. Other attendees included representatives from the Secretariat of the...
The UWEA is pleased to announce the conclusion of a new contract between two of its member companies — Elementum Energy and CEMARK — aimed at stabilising electricity prices. Effective from 1 June 2025, the annual corporative PPA was signed between the Dnistrovska Wind Power Plant (operated by Elementum Energy) and one of the cement plants owned by the CEMARK Group. Under the agreement based on CfD mehanism, the parties have agreed on a “price corridor” — a range within which market fluctuations do not trigger additional settlements between the producer and the consumer. If the market price exceeds the upper limit, the producer compensates the consumer for the difference; if the price falls below the corridor, the consumer compensates the producer. Settlements are based on an indicative price benchmark and an agreed volume of electricity specified in the contract. At the same time, no physical delivery of electricity takes place — all transactions are settled on the open...
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