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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 within the year. Investor representatives emphasized that military risks and the complexity of grid connection remain the primary challenges, however, the high level of professional expertise among Ukrainian engineers allows projects to be realized faster than in some EU countries.
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