Record 324 MW of Wind Power Built in Ukraine in 2025: Here’s Where the New Farms Are.

Ukraine’s Wind Energy Sector Continues to Expand

According to Espreso.tv: Despite the ongoing war, Ukraine’s wind energy sector is experiencing significant growth. In 2025, the country added 324.4 MW of new wind farm capacity, marking a major step forward. For comparison, 146.3 MW were installed in 2023, and only 20 MW in 2024. The total installed wind capacity in Ukraine now stands at 2.2 GW. However, 1.3 GW of that capacity is located in temporarily occupied territories, and an additional 138 MW of wind farms had already been seized before 2014. According to Andriy Konechenkov, physical losses to wind energy infrastructure during the war have been less than one percent.

New Projects and Emerging Challenges

Western Ukraine leads the way in new wind energy projects. For instance, Turkish company Atlas Global Energy has commissioned 63 MW in the Prykarpattia region, while Norway’s Emergy plans to develop a 300 MW project in Lviv Oblast. Construction of turbine foundations on the Polonyna Runa highland began in spring 2025, but this has sparked protests from environmental activists. The European Parliament expressed concern over high-altitude wind farm development on July 8, 2025. Local communities have also proposed 10 additional potential wind sites in Zakarpattia.

Andriy Konechenkov urged developers to consider community sentiment and comply with the law, stressing the importance of engaging with local residents.

The planning scheme for Zakarpattia Oblast is still under development and has not yet been adopted as a binding document. Key companies involved in the Polonyna Runa project include:

• LLC 'UK Wind Parks of Ukraine'
• LLC 'Friendly Energy'

The continued expansion of wind energy in Ukraine, despite the challenges, reflects the country’s drive to transition toward renewable energy sources.

The growth of wind power in Ukraine amid wartime conditions highlights the increasing role of renewables in strengthening the nation’s energy independence. Despite numerous obstacles, investors are still funding new projects, which supports both the economy and environmental goals. However, given local protests and ecological concerns, it is crucial to strike a balance between infrastructure development and preserving natural landscapes.