The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has updated the rules governing auctions for state support of new renewable energy projects and increased the support quota for 2026. The corresponding amendments were introduced to Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 298 dated April 1, 2026.
Accordingly, in 2026 the state is prepared to support new renewable energy projects with a total capacity of up to 1 GW, including:
- 700 MW of wind generation;
- 150 MW of other renewable energy sources, including biogas, biomass, and small hydropower;
- 50 MW of solar generation;
- a separate quota of 100 MW for solar power plants combined with energy storage systems.
Such systems make it possible to store electricity during periods of surplus generation and use it during peak demand or supply shortages, thereby contributing to more efficient balancing of the power system.
As First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine – Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal noted, support for renewable energy projects will be provided through a market premium mechanism, under which the state compensates the difference between the actual market price of electricity and the price determined through the auction process.
“This will encourage the construction of new generation capacity and attract additional private investment into the renewable energy sector. It will also contribute to shaping a new energy architecture for Ukraine, where the autonomy of regions, communities, territories, and individual facilities plays a key role,” Denys Shmyhal emphasized.
This approach will allow Ukraine to:
- stimulate fair competition among producers;
- reduce the financial burden on the state and consumers;
- ensure predictability for investors;
- create conditions for attracting bank financing and international investment;
- accelerate the construction of new energy facilities.
The Government also approved an updated schedule for auctions on the allocation of support quotas for 2026, which are planned for September–October. In addition, indicative forecast annual support quotas for 2027–2030 were established, providing the market with long-term visibility and enabling investors to plan new projects in Ukraine in advance.
