Currently, Ukraine has about a dozen state programmes aimed at supporting the development of renewable energy. This was stated by Minister of Energy of Ukraine German Galushchenko in a video address to the participants of the Atlantic Council Regional Conference on Clean and Secure Energy.<\/p>\n
German Galushchenko noted that despite the loss of more than 9 GW of capacity due to the war, Ukraine had implemented legislative measures to develop renewable energy: PPAs, net-billing, self-consumption solutions and guarantees of origin. Also, a contracts for difference (CfD) model for auctions and a market-based system for producers at a preferential tariff have been introduced.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn 2024, the Government approved the National Energy and Climate Plan and the National Renewable Energy Action Plan with the aim of reaching a 27% share of renewable energy in total consumption by 2030. This means that the existing 10 GW of renewable energy sources need to be doubled in 5 years,\u201d the Minister added.<\/p>\n
German Galushchenko reminded that the Government of Ukraine had approved the Strategy for the Development of Distributed Generation until 2035 and the corresponding action plan for its implementation until 2026.<\/p>\n
The first pilot renewable energy auction is scheduled for October-November 2024 with 110 MW of the total quota, including wind, solar, bioenergy and small hydropower technologies.<\/p>\n
In addition, an electronic Register of Guarantees of Origin has been launched, which is fully compliant with European rules and practices. \u201cDuring the first month of the Register\u2019s operation, 800 accounts were created and 300 renewable energy facilities were registered,\u201d the Minister said.<\/p>\n
The Head of the Ministry of Energy also focused on Ukraine\u2019s success in the development of the biomethane industry: \u201cBefore the full-scale invasion, there were no biomethane production modules in Ukraine. Now four companies can produce about 10 million cubic metres of biomethane annually.\u201d<\/p>\n
In conclusion, the Minister stressed the importance of strengthening mutual solidarity and developing infrastructure that would allow for the integration of more renewable energy sources and strengthen the energy independence and resilience of the countries in the region.<\/p>\n