The Ukrainian wind energy sector continues to rapidly increase its generation capacity. In the first half of 2026 alone, 70 wind turbines were commissioned. Their total capacity stands at 414.8 MW, which is more than in the whole of 2025.
This was reported by the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association (UWEA).
Outlook for the coming years
Between 2027 and 2033, Ukraine could add a staggering 10 GW of wind generation capacity. This is according to a survey of UWEA members.
New wind turbines are planned across most of the country. However, the Odesa region is set to lead the way in new generation capacity, with a project portfolio there totalling 2.56 GW. In the Zakarpattia region, wind turbines with a total capacity of 1.28 GW are planned to be commissioned by 2033; in the Ternopil region — 1.18 GW; and in the Kirovohrad region — 1.16 GW.
Source: UWEA
The peak in new wind power capacity growth can be expected in 2028 and 2029, when wind turbines totaling 1.77 and 1.97 GW, respectively, are scheduled to be commissioned.
Source: UWEA
Trend towards energy storage
Industry experts have identified a new trend – wind power plants are increasingly being built along with energy storage systems (ESS) installed directly at wind farm sites.
The construction of combined projects, where wind farms operate alongside solar panels and ESS, is also becoming increasingly common.
EcoPolitic reported earlier that 324.4 MW of wind generation was commissioned during 2025. This figure exceeds the total built in the previous three years combined.
Overall, "green" generation in Ukraine accounted for an 11% share last year. Solar power plants provided the most electricity to consumers – 78%. Wind came in second with 12%.
Conversely, in the European Union’s "green" energy segment, wind leads – in 2025, it provided 37.5% of clean generation. Overall, renewables supplied 47% of the EU’s electricity last year.
