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On 3 June 2025, the Chairman of the Board of the UWEA, Andriy Konechenkov, took part in the inauguration of a newly installed autonomous solar power station at the “Ivasyk-Telesyk” preschool in the village of Kozyntsi, part of the Irpin Territorial Community. The installed photovoltaic system has a capacity of 16.5 kW and will provide the facility with uninterrupted electricity supply, even during emergency or scheduled power outages. In addition to strengthening the community’s energy resilience, the system is expected to significantly reduce municipal utility expenses. The project was implemented under the international initiative #Renewables4Ukraine, launched by the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) and the global platform Global100RE, in partnership with the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association. The installation was made possible through financial support from the German Dardesheim Windpark Druiberg. WWEA Secretary General Stefan Gsänger stressed: “We are delighted to...
On 29 May 2025, the UWEA, in partnership with Windhunter Academy — a leading European training center for wind turbine technicians and a proud member of UWEA — held a webinar “Wind Turbine Technicians – Building New Workforce and Competencies.” The event offered more than just technical insights. It became a meaningful platform for exploring the role of human capital in accelerating Ukraine’s energy transition. Focused on professional reinvention through green energy, the webinar brought together wind project developers, vocational education institutions, and HR professionals who are already laying the groundwork for a resilient and inclusive workforce ecosystem. According to the Global Wind Energy Council, by 2028 the global wind sector will require more than 574,000 new professionals, nearly half of whom must be skilled technicians responsible for turbine installation, operations, and maintenance. For Ukraine — a country facing the dual challenge of war and energy...
Ukrainian wind cannot be stopped — not by war, nor by risks, nor by regulatory challenges. This was the clear message delivered by the UWEA during its participation in the "Green Energy for Recovery" conference, held on May 22, 2025, in Kyiv, Ukraine. At the invitation of the think tank We Build Ukraine, UWEA Chairman Andriy Konechenkov presented the current status of the wind energy sector, highlighting both reasons for optimism and systemic barriers holding back progress. “This year, we have seven wind farms currently under construction. That’s a strong signal — investors continue to believe in the power of Ukrainian wind, even under extremely challenging conditions,” said Konechenkov. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion and until early 2024, Ukraine managed to fully or partially complete four wind power projects. However, only 20 MW of new capacity was commissioned in 2024. The industry remains resilient: “As of today, we have a pipeline of ready-to-build...
After a long and forced pause caused first by the COVID-19 pandemic and then by the devastating full-scale war launched by Russia against Ukraine, the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association (UWEA) returns with an initiative of extraordinary importance — the first major in-person forum dedicated to the present and future of Ukrainian wind energy. The full-scale war has not only redrawn geopolitical borders but fundamentally redefined the global discourse on energy security, resilience, and independence. As Ukraine’s critical infrastructure remains under constant targeted attack, renewable energy — and wind energy in particular — has emerged not only as a strategically sound solution, but also as a symbol of resistance, hope, and self-reliance. As a fuel-independent source of electricity, wind power holds the potential to become the backbone of a new, decentralized, and secure Ukrainian energy system. Its advancement is no longer merely a question of environmental commitment — it...
UWEA initiated a comprehensive study of the market for Guarantees of Origin for electricity from RES (GOs) in Ukraine. The SE Ukrzovnishinform analyzed existing trends in the GO market in Europe and assessed the development prospects for this market in Ukraine in its Report titled “Guarantees of Origin for electricity produced from renewable energy sources, as a new tool for achieving Ukraine's climate neutrality. Trends and prospects for developing the GO commodity market in Ukraine, impact on the national economy in the medium term” (the Report). Below are the key findings of the Report. Despite the progress made in developing the GO market, several barriers hinder its full-fledged operation in Ukraine, including: Non-compliance with EU Standards: The mechanism for circulating guarantees of origin in Ukraine does not fully comply with EU standards, complicating the potential export of 'green' electricity to EU countries. Specifically, the export of GOs from Ukraine is...
Despite the ongoing full-scale war, Ukraine’s wind energy sector continues to demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and a growing openness to international partnerships. These themes were at the heart of the webinar “Investing in Ukraine’s Wind Energy Market: Opportunities and Challenges for Swedish Businesses”, co-hosted by the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association (UWEA) and the Swedish Wind Energy Association (SWEA) on April 25, 2025. The event, held under the Memorandum of Understanding signed earlier this year between the two associations, brought together key stakeholders from both countries — investors, exporters, legal experts, and developers — to explore practical steps for unlocking investment in Ukraine’s wind sector amid wartime conditions. Daniel Badman, CEO of SWEA, emphasized: “This webinar is part of our formalized cooperation with the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association, initiated by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding. But this is not only about...
On 9 April 2025, within the framework of WindEurope 2025, Europe’s premier wind energy event, a strategic session titled “Denmark, the Netherlands & Ukraine: A United Front for Wind Energy” brought together key representatives from the wind industry and investment communities of Denmark, the Netherlands, and Ukraine. Supported by WindEurope, the session marked a new chapter in the trilateral dialogue among national wind energy associations, aiming to enhance Ukraine’s energy resilience, scale up wind energy deployment, and attract foreign capital for the reconstruction of its energy infrastructure. The session held added significance as it took place just one day after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the UWEA and GreenPower Denmark, formalizing a new stage of strategic cooperation between the Ukrainian and Danish wind sectors. This followed a similar Memorandum signed with NedZero in November 2024, strengthening the foundation for a united and...
On April 8, 2025, during the Annual WindEurope Event, the UWEA and GreenPower Denmark signed a Memorandum of Understanding, marking the beginning of a new chapter in Ukrainian-Danish cooperation in wind energy. The signing was later publicly announced during the high-level Ministerial Session - an event that traditionally opens WindEurope and brings together ministers of energy, climate, and infrastructure from across the EU. The ceremonial announcement of this strengthened bilateral partnership was made in the presence of H.E. Andrii Yanevskyi, Ambassador of Ukraine to Denmark, and Giles Dickson, CEO of WindEurope. The Memorandum establishes a strategic partnership aimed at advancing renewable energy in Ukraine, with particular focus on: Offshore and onshore wind development; Enhancing Ukraine’s energy security; Integrating innovation, attracting investment, and strengthening technical expertise. Kristian Jensen, CEO of GreenPower Denmark and signatory to the Memorandum,...
At its meeting on 25 March 2025, the Board of the UWEA adopted several important amendments to the Association’s Statute. One of the key decisions was to expand UWEA’s scope of activity to include the distributed generation in particular energy storage systems (ESS). This strategic move is driven by the rapid development of the energy storage market in Ukraine and the growing involvement of UWEA member companies in projects that integrate storage technologies. In today’s energy landscape, such solutions are becoming a vital component of a decentralised, sustainable, and flexible energy architecture. The expansion of UWEA’s mandate will allow the Association to: Provide expert support to stakeholders in the ESS segment; Represent their interests in dialogue with government bodies, the national Regulator, and international partners; Support the development of market conditions for integrating energy storage into the broader energy system; Attract investment and technical...
On March 20, 2025, UNIT CITY hosted an event titled “Integrating Renewables into Ukraine’s Energy System: Challenges and Opportunities.” Organized by the UN Global Compact Ukraine in collaboration with ExPro Consulting, with support from UK International Development and the Ukraine Energy Initiative, the event brought together leading industry experts, business representatives, and government officials to discuss the critical challenges and opportunities in Ukraine's energy transition. The first panel, “How Will Energy Evolve in 2025?”, featured prominent industry leaders, including Andriy Konechenkov, Chairman of the UWEA Board, as well as representatives of UWEA member companies, such as Yuriy Fedak, Deputy Director for Development at Eco-Optima Group, Olga Savchenko, Senior Partner at ALTELAW, and Ihor Retivov, Head of Regulatory Affairs at DTEK Renewables. The panelists analyzed the expected transformations in Ukraine’s energy sector and regulatory framework,...
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