{"id":9145,"date":"2026-08-24T09:24:39","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T06:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwea.com.ua\/happy-35th-independence-day-of-ukraine\/"},"modified":"2026-08-24T09:28:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T06:28:15","slug":"happy-35th-independence-day-of-ukraine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uwea.com.ua\/en\/happy-35th-independence-day-of-ukraine\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy 35th Independence Day of Ukraine!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">35 years ago, the Ukrainian people made an irreversible choice: to live in freedom, shape their own future, and build a strong sovereign nation. Today, true independence is measured not only by national borders, but also by a country&#8217;s ability to ensure its security, economic self-reliance, and energy sovereignty.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">For the wind energy community, this day carries profound meaning. Wind power in Ukraine has long surpassed the status of merely being &#8220;alternative&#8221; \u2014 today, it serves as a strategic pillar of resilience for the entire power grid. Decentralized, robust, and innovative renewable generation continuously proves indispensable to the country\u2019s endurance. Every installed wind turbine, every commissioned kilowatt of capacity, and every integrated energy storage solution represents a direct investment into an advanced, modern, and energy-autonomous Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">The Ukrainian Wind Energy Association bows in deep gratitude before the defenders of Ukraine. Thanks to your courage, we are able to live, work, and build the energy system of tomorrow. We extend our sincere appreciation to all power sector workers, developers, investors, and international partners whose faith in Ukraine and dedicated efforts bring our shared energy independence closer every day.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">May the Ukrainian wind always blow free and powerful, energizing our resilient nation.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wishing you victory, fortitude, successful realization of ambitious projects, and lasting peace on our native land!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Heroes! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>35 years ago, the Ukrainian people made an irreversible choice: to live in freedom, shape their own future, and build a strong sovereign nation. Today, true independence is measured not only by national borders, but also by a country&#8217;s ability to ensure its security, economic self-reliance, and energy sovereignty. 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