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Sheptytskyi coal micro-region is being prepared for mine closure and green transformation
The district, which unites 7 communities, is preparing for the planned closure of mines, so it is focusing on green transformation among its development options. The communities plan to develop activities that do not have a carbon footprint. “The Chervonohrad Industrial Park envisages a waste recycling plant, alternative energy enterprises, and solar power plants. We […]
More than 800 MW of wind power may be built in Ukraine next year
Last week, an international exhibition and conference ReBuild Ukraine Construction and Energy took place in Warsaw, with the aim of joining forces to restore Ukraine’s economy. After the conference, Economy Minister Herman Galushchenko said in an interview with Ukrinform that the ministry plans to significantly increase wind generation in Ukraine in 2025. In particular, a […]
The government is proposed to introduce a moratorium on debt collection from Guaranteed Buyer for renewable energy
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Energy, Housing and Utilities proposes to introduce a moratorium on the recovery of funds from the State Enterprise Guaranteed Buyer in enforcement proceedings on claims filed by renewable electricity producers, Energoreforma reports. The committee decided to make the corresponding amendment to the draft law No.11301-d on the distribution of funds […]
NEURC has allocated to GarPok UAH 105 million for renewable energy producers
The national energy regulator NEURC has approved the amount of payments to renewable energy producers operating under the market premium mechanism. The payments apply to electricity purchased by Guaranteed Buyer in July and August 2024. To be paid (excluding VAT): For July – UAH 59.98 million. For August – UAH 44.95 million. As a reminder, […]
Five new wind farms to be launched in Ternopil region
Ternopil region is actively working on energy independence. The local regional council has announced plans to significantly increase renewable energy capacity. This includes wind farms, small solar power plants, and cogeneration. “We plan to commission additional wind power generation capacity. We are talking about five wind farms with a capacity of 3 to 5 megawatts. […]
Iceland is preparing to use solar energy from space
The Icelandic sustainability initiative Transition Labs, with the support of Reykjavik Energy and British Space Solar, is launching a project where solar panels will be installed in orbit and energy will be transmitted to the ground wirelessly. This will ensure the production of electricity regardless of the season and weather conditions. Space Solar has already […]
Assistance with a technical feasibility study for the launch of biomethane production: tenders announced
At the end of October, the Bioenergy Association of Ukraine announced its readiness to perform a feasibility study for biomethane plants free of charge. The support will be provided under the project “Development of a Business Model for Biomethane Production in Ukraine” of the “Innovate Ukraine – Supporting Ukraine’s Energy Recovery” program. Innovate Ukraine is […]
Owners of home SPPs and WPPs can continue to receive housing subsidies, the government has decided
Owners of solar panels, wind turbines or batteries will be able to continue receiving housing subsidies if the cost of the equipment does not exceed UAH 150 thousand. This was stated by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. “We understand that the winter will be difficult, so we encourage citizens to be energy resilient in every possible […]
In 2025, energy production from renewable sources could add more than 250 GW of capacity
According to the detailed report “Energy Outlook 2025”, presented by the UWEA, significant changes in the energy sector are expected in the world to reduce emissions, strengthen energy independence and adapt to an unstable political climate. The global energy sector is facing difficult challenges: weak economic growth is holding back energy demand, which is projected […]
Artificial intelligence and new legislation: what was discussed at the European Biogas Conference
At the end of October, the European Biogas Conference 2024 took place in Brussels. This is a flagship event that brings together industry leaders and policy makers to shape the future of biogas and biomethane in Europe. The conference was attended by Anna Pastukh, legal expert of the Bioenergy Association of Ukraine. Based on the […]
The Cabinet of Ministers has improved the terms of preferential lending for households
The government has expanded opportunities for households to install their own solar and wind power plants. The Cabinet of Ministers adopted the related resolution on November 1. The amendments relate to state support for individuals who install generating facilities that produce electricity from alternative energy sources in their households: the total area of the real […]
“Guaranteed Buyer failed to hold a pilot green auction
The State Enterprise Guaranteed Buyer failed to hold a pilot online auction for the distribution of support quotas for enterprises producing electricity from alternative energy sources. “The auction did not take place. The reason: there were no participants,” the company’s website said. The auction was for guaranteed state support for solar generation of 11 MW. […]
The US invests $800 million in a solar panel superfactory
The United States of America wants to create its own large-scale solar panel production facilities. According toFocus, citing ecoticias.com, DYCM Power intends to build a giant solar panel plant. The cost of the project is $800 million. The DYCM Power plant will use tunneled oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) technology to create solar cells and assemble […]
UWEA has renewed its Board and agreed on the areas of activity for the coming years
On Friday, October 25, the Board of the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association held a meeting in a hybrid format to discuss issues important for the industry and agree on the strategic directions of UWEA’s activities for the coming years. According to the Association, the following issues were discussed during the meeting: functioning of the Commercial […]
The EU will allocate almost 5 billion euros for renewable hydrogen and carbon-free transport
Projects on the use of renewable hydrogen and zero-carbon mobility have received a grant of €4.8 billion from the European Commission’s Innovation Fund. This is reported by Ukrainian Energy with reference to Euractiv. 85 winning projects that promise to help introduce advanced clean technologies in Europe are located in 18 countries. In particular, these are […]
UWEA signed a Memorandum of Partnership with the Institute of General Energy of the National Academy of Sciences
On October 23, 2024, a Memorandum of Partnership and Cooperation was signed in Kyiv between the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association and the Institute of General Energy of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. According to the UWEA, the parties have confirmed their desire to focus joint efforts on the efficient and balanced development of […]
Through RES to cooperation: Global 100% RE Ukraine held a meeting and showed a laboratory of “green” innovations
On Friday, October 18, the board of Global 100% RE Ukraine held a meeting. It was not a simple meeting, but one with a demonstration component. The meeting was held in the new office of MHP Eco Energy. In addition to the members of the Board, Supervisory and Audit Boards, it was joined by the […]
The needs of housing and communal services in cogeneration units are covered by almost half, – Shmyhal
Ukraine continues to prepare for winter and possible blackouts at an accelerated pace. According to Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal, the work on the procurement and installation of energy equipment is ongoing in real time. The Cabinet of Ministers is prioritizing nine frontline and border regions. “Cities that depend on large thermal power plants […]
Almost every 10th megawatt of energy in Ukraine is generated from renewable sources
Forbes has presented the first ranking of companies with the largest renewable energy generation capacity. Before the rating, it gave a brief overview of the situation with green energy in Ukraine. In the first half of 2024, the share of renewable energy sources (RES) increased by 0.3 percentage points to 9.8%. The results for the […]
Legislative changes needed to stimulate wind energy were presented in Kyiv
On October 10, 2024, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ukraine hosted the official presentation of the Report “Legislative Changes to Stimulate the Development of the Wind Energy Sector in Ukraine”, which was developed by the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association. According to the UWEA, the report was prepared as part of a […]
