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 green reconstruction of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Wind Energy Association was represented by the Head of the Analytical Department, Yevhenii Kontorshchykov, who took part in the panel discussion “Energy as a Strategic Asset for Resilience,” dedicated to the strategic role of energy and its ability to support a country’s economic stability in wartime conditions.
The UWEA presented to the French audience up-to-date statistics on Ukraine’s installed wind power capacity since 2022 and highlighted the positive development trend of the sector despite ongoing shelling and direct attacks on energy infrastructure. It was also emphasized that, despite these challenges, Ukraine remains a promising country for investment in wind energy. During the speech, Yevhenii Kontorshchykov noted:
«Today, Ukraine remains one of the most promising markets in Eastern Europe for wind energy, thanks to significant natural potential and the state’s ambitious goal of reaching 6.2 GW of installed capacity by 2030.
Ukraine’s future reconstruction will involve a deep transformation of its energy infrastructure, where wind energy will play one of the key roles in the context of the global transition to renewable energy sources.
At the same time, the Ukrainian market remains open to various investment models, creating flexible opportunities for international cooperation. That is why it is important to systematically promote Ukraine’s investment opportunities, particularly in Europe, in order to implement future joint projects.”
We thank France for its tireless support of Ukraine and its willingness to contribute to the country’s reconstruction, including in the energy sector!
