Despite Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine, the DTEK Group is completing construction of the first phase of the Tyligulska wind power plant, with a capacity of 114MW out of the total declared 500MW.
In spring 2023, 19 wind turbines will start generating electricity to support Ukraine’s energy balance, DTEK said.
The implementation of the project, in the Mykolaiv region in southern Ukraine, is another step towards achieving the ambition of the “30 to 2030” initiative, with the aim of 30GW of installed renewable energy capacity in Ukraine by 2030.
The DTEK Group is planning to complete the Tyligulska wind power plant, to reach its full design capacity of 500MW.
The company is seeking options for the further implementation of the project, including negotiations with international donors and partners.
Maxim Timchenko, chief executive of DTEK, said: “Despite all the challenges of this year of war, DTEK has constructed an additional 114MW of green power generation for Ukraine.
“It has been a difficult task, but thanks to the high levels professionalism and bravery of the company’s employees, the new wind farm with 19 turbines will start operating this spring.
“DTEK is building new energy facilities because we believe in the victory of Ukraine.
“And we are sending a signal to international partners that it is possible to invest in Ukraine today without waiting for the end of the war.”
Timchenko expressed his gratitude to all the energy professionals who bravely put on body armour to continue the construction of Tyligulska WPP, as well as all the partners for their support and help in this difficult time.
Ukraine’s current installed renewable energy capacity, including the temporarily occupied facilities in the south of the country, is about 10GW.
An increase in green power generation to 30GW would mean renewables make up 50% of Ukraine’s power generation.