Ukraine has completed its first pilot 700 MW wind auction for the allocation of state support quotas for new wind power plants. The September 30, 2026 tender made clear that investor appetite for wind generation remains strong even in wartime — with demand coming in at nearly twice the available quota.
Key figures:
- Allocated quota: 700 MW of new wind generation capacity.
- Nine companies participated, submitting 93 price bids in total.
- Combined bid volume: 1,218.1 MW — 1.74 times the available quota.
- Bid price range: 2.98–7.4 euro cents per kWh.
How the 700 MW Wind Auction Unfolded
According to epravda.com.ua, Ukraine’s Ministry of Energy reported the successful completion of the quota allocation tender for new wind farms. Against a 700 MW quota, participants filed 93 applications totaling 1,218.1 MW — meaning demand outstripped supply by 1.74 times. The price spread of 2.98 to 7.4 euro cents per kWh reflects fierce competition among investors for every megawatt of quota.
This support mechanism differs substantially from the classic feed-in tariff: winners receive a premium on top of the market electricity price rather than a fixed rate. New wind farms are therefore designed from the outset to operate in a competitive market environment.
Why This Result Matters for the Renewables Market
Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal stressed that the high level of business activity confirms sustained investor interest in developing new wind projects in Ukraine. He noted that wind energy expansion is a key pillar of strengthening the country’s energy resilience, diversifying its generation mix, and attracting private capital into the sector.
For the industry, this was the first real-world test of the updated support rules. In August 2026, the government simplified the eligibility conditions for green auctions, and in late September a series of tenders under the new model got underway. On September 25, the first auctions for solar PV plants and solar-plus-storage projects were held successfully.
What This Means for Ukraine’s Green Transition
For the Ukrainian renewables market, the outcome of this wind auction confirms that business is willing to commit capital to new generation capacity even in wartime. The next test will be whether winners can deliver the promised capacity on schedule and connect it to the national grid.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly was being auctioned?
A state support quota of 700 MW for new wind power plants. Winners receive the right to a market premium on top of the electricity spot price for a defined support period.
Why did demand exceed the quota?
Rules updated in August 2026 lowered barriers to participation, and the severe capacity shortage in Ukraine’s power system makes new wind projects attractive despite wartime risks. That intensity showed up directly in the competitive price range of 2.98–7.4 euro cents/kWh.
Sources: epravda.com.ua, UWEA