In a move driven by the necessities of war, Ukraine is accelerating its transition to renewable energy, according to Maxim Timchenko, DTEK CEO, in an interview with AFP at the World Economic Forum. The russian war has transformed green energy from an environmental choice to a critical national security strategy.
DTEK has announced a landmark €450 million euro investment in wind energy, purchasing 64 turbines from Danish company Vestas to expand the Tyligulska wind farm on the Black Sea coast. This strategic expansion aims to create 500 megawatts of capacity by 2026, potentially powering approximately 900,000 homes while enhancing Ukraine's energy resilience.
The project underscores a crucial shift in Ukraine's energy infrastructure. By developing decentralised renewable sites, the country aims to reduce vulnerability to russian attacks. Currently, wind and solar generate 10% of Ukraine's energy needs, with the goal of increasing this proportion to create a more robust and secure power system.
"Building wind farms is not only about decarbonisation. It's about energy security and resilience," Timchenko emphasised, highlighting how renewable installations are harder to completely disable compared to traditional power plants.
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