On 24 June ahead of the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026, the international roundtable “Ukraine’s Energy Experience – Building Resilience Together with Europe” took place. The event was organized by Global Compact network in Ukraine in partnership with UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), with the support of PwC Ukraine.
Among the speakers was Andriy Konechenkov, Chairman of the Board of the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association. His remarks focused on the need for and methods of optimizing market mechanisms to accelerate the large-scale deployment of wind energy and other renewable energy technologies in Ukraine.
The event brought together representatives of governments, international financial institutions, investors, partner organizations, and energy sector leaders to discuss how Ukraine’s practical experience in ensuring energy resilience during wartime can contribute to strengthening Europe’s energy security and create new opportunities for international cooperation and investment.
Participants discussed key aspects of attracting investment into Ukraine’s energy sector, including the development and modernization of energy infrastructure, the integration of Ukrainian and European energy markets, the implementation of high standards of transparency and corporate governance, effective mechanisms for mitigating investment risks, and tools for accelerating the country’s sustainable recovery through public-private partnerships.
In his speech, Andriy Konechenkov stated:
“To strengthen the current growth trend in renewable energy capacity, we must optimize our market mechanisms. In particular, we need to define long-term prospects for green auctions; implement mechanisms to reduce war-related risks, such as the Ramp-Up mechanism and ensure stable financial sustainability in Ukraine’s electricity market.
Ukraine possesses world-class wind resources, a strategically advantageous geographic location, and a uniquely bold private sector. By combining these factors and ensuring strong institutional trust through resolving the debt crisis in the market, we will be able to scale this success together with Europe and accelerate Ukraine’s integration into the European energy market.”
Ukraine is already developing a unique experience in ensuring energy resilience and transforming its energy sector under unprecedented challenges, particularly during wartime. This experience is becoming a vital resource for building a safer, more flexible, and more sustainable energy system—not only for Ukraine, but for all of Europe.
Thank you Global Compact network in Ukraine for the invitation and for organizing such an important event at URC 2026!
