Offshore wind energy is a renewable energy sector that harnesses the power of ocean winds. Although Ukraine currently has no offshore wind farms, the country possesses significant technical and infrastructure capabilities both for implementing such projects and for developing domestic production of components for offshore wind farms, including the manufacturing of offshore foundations.
About Wind Energy
Wind energy is the second largest type of electricity generation among all renewable energy sources in Ukraine.
As of first half of 2026
2.5 GWtotal installed capacity
(including WPPs in temporarily occupied territories, excluding the Autonomous Republic of Crimea)
>50%
share of international investors in the market
>€4 billion
amount of attracted investments
4.5 GW
number of projects under active development
6.2 GW
national target by 2030
Regions:
Operating WPPs
WPPs under construction
WPPs under occupation
Myths about wind energy
Manipulation of public opinion has become an extremely effective tool for achieving political and economic goals, especially in times of war and geopolitical tension. In the context of the russian-Ukrainian war and the importance of energy independence, wind energy appears to be a potential key industry for the future of Ukraine.
At first glance, the transition to the use of renewable energy sources, in particular wind energy, has undeniable advantages. It contributes to environmental protection, reduces dependence on imported coal and gas, and reduces air pollution, which, accordingly, has a positive effect on public health. However, from time to time, statements appear that aim to discredit wind energy and stop its development. Let’s consider some of the most common myths about wind energy.
Wind turbines and biodiversity
There is a widespread myth in society that wind turbines pose a serious threat to birds, causing large-scale mortality. However, this claim does not hold up when examined against scientific evidence. However, this myth does not hold up to scrutiny based on facts and scientific...
Wind power is expensive
According to the Lazard Levelized Cost of Energy+ report released in June 2025, onshore wind power retained its status as the cheapest source of new generation, while the cost of gas-fired generation reached a ten-year high due to rising operating costs and volatile fuel markets....
Wind energy
ONSHORE Wind Energy
Small Wind Turbines
OFFSHORE Wind Energy
HYBRIDSystems
Small and medium-sized wind energy installations are used to meet the electricity needs of individual households, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Modern onshore wind energy in Ukraine began to develop in 1993 and gained significant momentum after the introduction of the “green” tariff in 2009.
Hybrid power plants are facilities that combine more than one type of electricity generation into a single integrated system. By integrating different types of generation such as solar power plants (SPP), wind power plants (WPP), and energy storage systems (ESS), hybrid power plants make it possible to compensate for fluctuations in the output of one generation source with another.
Membership and partnership
Members and partners of UWEA can be national and international companies and organizations that share the statutory goals and vision of the association, and are also ready to contribute to the development of the national wind energy market on the basis of honest partnership and mutual assistance.