POLICIES

Campaign Updates

1 February 2026

Law of Ukraine No. 4213-IX was adopted with the aim of improving the investment attractiveness of the renewable energy sector, stimulating the installation of renewable energy generating facilities by private households and enterprises, extending the validity of technical conditions, simplifying financial payment terms and technical connection requirements, and reducing barriers to the implementation of RES
The market premium mechanism has been operationalised in practice through the adoption of procedures for determining, on a monthly basis, the cost of services purchased by the state-owned enterprise “Guaranteed Buyer” and the cost of services to increase the share of electricity production from alternative energy sources. and the rules for the purchase/sale, and the accounting, of electricity by active consumers have been stabilised. As a reminder, the market premium mechanism is a system for stimulating the production of electricity from alternative energy sources, under which a guaranteed buyer pays entities that have been granted a “green” tariff and to business entities that have acquired the right to support as a result of an auction, the difference between the green tariff or auction price, taking into account the surcharge to it, and the calculated price determined in accordance with the procedure established by the Law of Ukraine “On the Electricity Market.”
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a roadmap for the phased separation of the renewable energy surcharge from the electricity transmission tariff. This is the first systematic step towards a transparent model for financing green generation. Until January 1, 2030, support for existing renewable energy producers will remain part of the transmission tariff, but from July 1, 2026, new participants, in particular the winners of “green” auctions, will receive payment through a separate surcharge. The mechanism is administered by the transmission system operator, which collects funds and transfers them to the Guaranteed Buyer and universal service providers for settlements with producers.
The first reading of the draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Certain Laws Regarding the Implementation of EU Legislation in the Field of RES” has been adopted, which provides for the harmonization of terminology and rules for supporting RES with EU law, clarification of national targets for the share of RES, and standardisation of licensing procedures for RES projects in accordance with EU requirements.
Mandatory registration, monitoring, and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions (MRV) has been reinstated after being temporarily suspended due to martial law.
The adopted NEEC reflects Ukraine’s commitment to achieve ~27% renewable energy and reduce methane emissions by 30% by 2030.
The Ukraine Renewable Energy Risk Mitigation Mechanism (URMM) has been developed, on which the EUEA worked together with the UEA, GDU, EBRD, and the European Commission, is designed to ensure stable incomes for renewable energy producers and attract up to €1.5 billion in private investment to create 1–1.4 GW of new capacity, wind farms, and solar power plants, most likely in combination with energy storage facilities. The URMM provides for competitive auctions and the introduction of a stabilization price: if the market price is lower than the reference price, producers receive compensation; if it is higher, part of the income is returned to the fund, creating a financial buffer for possible future payments. The mechanism is designed for 15 years and is intended to ensure stability during the war and recovery. The mechanism is being implemented in cooperation with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the World Bank. Funds will pass through an independent administrator that is reputable and donor-supported. The URMM is scheduled to launch in the second half of 2026.
The European Commission has announced the launch of a European flagship fund to support Ukraine’s reconstruction. The initiative is being implemented jointly with France, Germany, Italy, and Poland, with the participation of leading European development banks: the European Investment Bank, France’s Proparco, Germany’s KfW (Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau), Italy’s CDP (Cassa Depositi e Prestiti), and Poland’s BGK (Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego). The fund aims to mobilize up to €500 million by 2026 to support Ukraine’s economy through private investment. An initial contribution of €220 million is provided as “catalytic capital” to reduce investor risk.
A digital register of renewable energy facilities has been launched in Ukraine. The register contains an interactive map with up-to-date information on renewable energy facilities: type of generation, year of commissioning, installed capacity, location, and operating status.
On July 1, 2025, Ukraine officially began a phased transition to the European 230/400 V voltage standard. The new standard complies with European Union regulations (EN 50160) and is intended to ensure the stable operation of household appliances, reduce technical losses in networks, increase energy efficiency, and facilitate the integration of distributed generation. The transition will contribute to the harmonisation of Ukrainian energy practices with those of the European Union, which is part of the commitments under the Association Agreement with the European Union.