Equal Conditions for Green Energy: Ukraine Restores Tax Incentives for Wind Power

Wind Energy Returns to the Preferential List

Amid renewed Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy system, the country is taking an important step toward restoring energy resilience. The Verkhovna Rada has registered draft laws No. 14089 and No. 14090, which reinstate wind turbines and components in the list of goods eligible for preferential import. The initiative is the result of cooperation between the industry and the Parliamentary Committee on Energy and Utilities, after previous exemptions from VAT applied only to solar panels, generators, and batteries.

As noted by Andriy Konechenkov, Chairman of the Board of the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association, this decision restores equal conditions for all renewable energy technologies and rebuilds investor confidence. The previous imbalance in tax policy had slowed sectoral growth and created risks for international capital.

European and Global Context

Tax incentives have long been one of the key instruments of the global energy transition.

• The United Kingdom introduced a 0% VAT rate on energy-saving technologies, including wind turbines, until 2027.

• Portugal applies a reduced 6% VAT rate for equipment used in wind, solar, and geothermal energy, with plans to make the measure permanent.

• Turkey stimulates renewable investments through an Investment Incentive System, which exempts equipment imports from VAT and customs duties.

• China combines import tax relief for turbine components with domestic support for manufacturers and refunds up to 50% of the VAT paid on electricity sales.

Such examples show that tax incentives are not privileges but mechanisms for accelerating the energy transition. They help lower capital costs, make projects more attractive, and create a competitive field for investors.

Ukrainian Context: A Strategy of Equal Opportunities

Wind energy is particularly significant for Ukraine — it provides the highest electricity generation in winter, when system loads peak. Therefore, restoring VAT exemptions for wind turbines is not merely a technical revision but a strategic decision for grid stability.

This move is not only about reintroducing the relevant customs code but also about rebuilding investor trust. Equal rules for all renewable technologies send a clear message to international partners that Ukraine is forming a predictable and investment-friendly environment.

For Global 100 RE Ukraine, the adoption of these draft laws is a key milestone: Ukraine demonstrates that the green course is not a declaration but a consistent policy.

Restoring tax incentives for wind equipment is not only a step toward energy security, but also recognition of wind power as a core technology of the new energy paradigm.

In the global context, this decision proves that even amid war, Ukraine continues to align with EU-level renewable energy standards, creating conditions for sustainable investment in clean generation.

This is yet another step toward a fully renewable, resilient, and competitive energy future.