From 10 to 11 July 2025, the governmental Ukraine Recovery Conference is taking place in Rome, Italy, the delegates to which also included representatives of UWEA member companies, headed by Board Chairman Andriy Konechenkov. On 9 July, as part of the conference, a strategically important round table took place on the topic “Energy solutions for sustainable regional development: investment, innovation and resilience”, organised by UNDP in Ukraine together with the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine. The discussion brought together representatives of the authorities, business and international financial institutions around such key topics as: strengthening the institutional and financial support of the renewable energy sector, as well as improving energy efficiency and modernising grids to provide communities with stable and clean electricity.
Industry expertise regarding the Ukrainian wind energy market was provided by UWEA Board Chairman Andriy Konechenkov. In his speech, he cited facts that demonstrate the real dynamics and investment attractiveness of Ukrainian wind energy:
New construction. Right now, more than 700 MW of new wind capacity is being installed in Ukraine. In parallel with it, more than 200 MW of energy storage facilities (ESS) are being built, which is the key to creating a flexible and modern energy grid.
Investor confidence. In the period from 2022 to the first quarter of 2025, 258 MW of new wind farms were commissioned in Ukraine, 50% of which were financed by international investors. This testifies to the strong foundation of trust that we are now actively rebuilding.
Openness to business. As the head of UWEA emphasised: “The Ukrainian wind energy market is not surviving, it is active, developing and open for business.”
Strategic importance. The development of wind energy is a key tool for the decentralisation and the increased resilience of the Ukrainian power system, which is set out in the country’s key strategic documents, in particular the Strategy for the Development of Distributed Generation up to 2035 and the National Action Plan for Renewable Energy up to 2030.
We are working together for a resilient and energy-independent future for Ukraine!
