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Wind Energy in the New Architecture of the Power System
On 24 July 2026, the VI Conference on Energy Law was held in Kyiv – an annual event of the Ukrainian Bar Association (UBA), which brought together lawyers, representatives of energy businesses, the public sector, investors, and international partners for the sixth time. This year’s conference focused on practical application of the recent legislative changes,…
Spanish companies explore Ukraine’s wind energy market
On 15–16 July 2026, the Spain–Ukraine Business Summit took place in Kyiv, serving as a strategic platform for coordinating efforts in investment, innovation, and Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction. The event brought together government officials and business leaders from both countries to discuss priority actions in the energy, transport, and digitalization sectors. The Summit was opened by…
The Ukrainian Wind Energy Association Participated in Ukrenergo’s Conference on the Development of New Generation Capacity
The Ukrainian Wind Energy Association (UWEA) participated in the conference “Decentralized Generation in Ukraine 2.0: Strengthening the Resilience of the Power System Together,” organized by NPC Ukrenergo and dedicated to the development of new generation capacity and attracting investment into Ukraine’s power sector. The conference brought together representatives of government authorities, Members of Parliament, energy…
The UWEA, in collaboration with international partners, installed a solar power system at a kindergarten in Irpin
A solar power plant has been installed at the “Znayko” kindergarten in Irpin, which will ensure the uninterrupted operation of the institution during power outages. The project was implemented within the framework of the international campaign #Renewables4Ukraine. The project was initiated by the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) and the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association (UWEA)…
Ukraine’s wind energy sector continues to demonstrate resilient growth in first half of 2026
According to the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association (UWEA), 70 wind turbines with a total installed capacity of 414.8 MW were commissioned in Ukraine during the first half of 2026. According to a recent survey of UWEA members, the pipeline of wind energy projects planned for implementation in Ukraine between 2027 and 2033 exceeds 10 GW….
UWEA at #URC2026: From Resilience to Recovery
The Ukrainian Wind Energy Association (UWEA) participated in the Ukraine Recovery Conference (#URC2026), held on June 25–26, 2026, in Gdańsk. The conference became one of the key international platforms for shaping the architecture of Ukraine’s post-war recovery. The Association was represented by Chairman of the Board Andriy Konechenkov, First Deputy Chairman of the Board Ivan…
UNDP Side Event in Gdańsk: Ukraine’s Energy Resilience Through Renewables, Investment, and Human Capital
On June 24, 2026, as part of the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk, a panel discussion titled “From Resilience to Recovery: Energy Systems, Human Capital and Investment for Ukraine” was held, organized by UNDP. The event focused on Ukraine’s recovery through strengthening energy infrastructure, developing human capital, and stimulating investment. Participants discussed practical solutions for…
Pre-URC roundtable in Gdansk: Ukraine’s Energy Experience — Building Resilience Together with Europe
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…
Wind Energy Development in the Agricultural Sector in the Focus of the “Nove Zernyatko 2026” Forum
On June 18–19, 2026, the 10th International Forum of Agrarian Innovations “Nove Zernyatko 2026” took place in the village of Nastasiv, Ternopil region, bringing together over 150 partners and 9,000 visitors. One of the key events of the forum was the thematic panel “Innovations in Energy: Challenges and Opportunities during the War in Synergy with…
Rebuilding Ukraine based on sustainable, carbon-free energy
On June 18, 2026, the second annual Franco-Ukrainian Renewable Energy Conference, “Ukraine: Rebuilding with Sustainable, Carbon-Free Energy,” organized by Calidris, took place at the French National Assembly. The conference brought together leading experts, business representatives, industry associations, financial institutions, and government authorities from Ukraine and France to discuss the future of sustainable energy and the…
Expert opinion of the UWEA on the online discussion “Energy Security Talks. Summer Outlooks”!
On June 9, the DiXi Group think tank presented a summer review of the electricity and gas sectors. The event was dedicated to assessing the state of the power system on the eve of the summer period, which is a critical window for repairs and infrastructure preparation for the next autumn-winter period, as well as…
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) Has Supported a New UWEA and Altelaw&Sempra Project
We are pleased to announce that UWEA, in partnership with Altelaw&Sempra, is launching the development of a practical guide for the deployment of energy storage systems in Ukraine, titled the BESS Project Implementation Guide for Ukraine’s Power Sector Recovery and Modernization. Today, Ukraine needs not only the restoration of its energy infrastructure but also its…
UWEA Board Chairman on the Challenges and Prospects of Renewables in Ukraine
On the Pryamiy TV channel, Andriy Konechenkov, Chairman of the UWEA Board, spoke about the key realities, challenges and prospects for the development of renewable energy in Ukraine. Among the topics discussed were: They also discussed why local energy sources, in particular, will become the foundation for a resilient reconstruction and for attracting investment into…
Ukraine’s Economy of the Future: The Energy Dimension, Market Liberalisation and the Role of Renewables
On 2 June 2026, UWEA Board Chairman Andriy Konechenkov took part in a working meeting of participants in Ukraine’s energy market, during which Daria Marchak, Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine, presented the draft “Economy of the Future” Strategy. This framework document, developed by the Ministry together with the World Bank, sets…
UWEA Took Part in the International Webinar “Energy Industry in Ukraine”
On 19 May 2026, the international online webinar “Energy Industry in Ukraine” took place, organised by the Embassy of Italy in Ukraine, the Italian Trade Agency and the General Confederation of Italian Industry (Confindustria) in cooperation with the Italian association ANIE. The Ukrainian Wind Energy Association was represented at the event by Yevhenii Kontorshchykov, Head…
Investing in People: UWEA and Dnipro Polytechnic Join Forces
On 27 April, as part of Energy Storage Day 2026, the official signing of a Memorandum of Partnership and Cooperation took place between the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association and the National Technical University “Dnipro Polytechnic”. Renewable energy in Ukraine is developing even under wartime conditions. Projects are being implemented, capacities are growing, and with them…
Training of Personnel as a Key Challenge for Renewables: Outcomes of the UWEA Discussion at WindEurope 2026
On 21 April 2026, as part of the WindEurope Annual Event 2026 in Madrid, UWEA organised the panel discussion “Human Capital – the Key to the Development of Renewables in Ukraine”, dedicated to the role of human capital in the development of the renewable energy sector. The discussion was moderated by Ivan Bondarchuk, First Deputy…
UWEA at the 100 gREen AWARD-2025: Congratulations to Our Member Companies!
Last week, on 17 April, Kyiv hosted an event that has already become a landmark for Ukraine’s renewable energy market — the official 100 gREen AWARD-2025 ceremony. For the first time in Ukraine, a national award was established to recognise the best implemented projects of the green transformation – in wind energy, solar generation, energy…
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