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State Ecological Inspectorate ignores violations during construction of wind farm in Runa valley – UPG
State Ecological Inspectorate ignores violations during construction of wind farm in Runa valley – UPG

But another inspection considered the complaint about the illegal work

Zakarpattia court refuses to protect Runa valley from illegal windmill development – EPL
Zakarpattia court refuses to protect Runa valley from illegal windmill development – EPL

Environmental activists, ecologists and human rights activists report active work on the construction of a wind farm without the necessary permits

Wind power is gaining momentum: in 2024, a record 117 GW of new wind farms were installed worldwide
Wind power is gaining momentum: in 2024, a record 117 GW of new wind farms were installed worldwide

Last year the industry updated several records at once

In 2024, the world generated a record 41% of electricity from clean sources
In 2024, the world generated a record 41% of electricity from clean sources

China has become the leader in clean energy growth

OKKO raises €157 million from Western banks to build a wind farm in Volyn
OKKO raises €157 million from Western banks to build a wind farm in Volyn

The company's own investments will amount to €68 million

Kramatorsk-based company plans to triple production of wind turbines
Kramatorsk-based company plans to triple production of wind turbines

For this purpose, investments, own and credit funds will be attracted

Ukrainian titanium producer Velta invests $10 million in renewable energy
Ukrainian titanium producer Velta invests $10 million in renewable energy

The high price of electricity in Ukraine significantly affects the export potential of products

In 2024, the share of RES in Ukraine's energy balance amounted to almost 11%.
In 2024, the share of RES in Ukraine's energy balance amounted to almost 11%.

This corresponds to a value of 11 million MWh

Global warming threatens wind energy in Europe, – scientists
Global warming threatens wind energy in Europe, – scientists

Capacity in this sector continues to grow globally

Renewable energy sources have caused a boom in storage in the EU: capacity is expected to increase 5 times by 2030
Renewable energy sources have caused a boom in storage in the EU: capacity is expected to increase 5 times by 2030

Now renewable energy sources provide approximately a third of Europe's energy balance