Renewables accounted for 11% of Ukraine's electricity generation in 2025 – regulator

Renewables accounted for 11% of Ukraine's electricity generation in 2025 – regulator

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In 2025, renewable energy sources provided 11% of Ukraine's total electricity generation.

That is according to the National Commission for State Regulation of Energy and Public Utilities, Ukrinform reports.

"In 2025, electricity produced from renewable energy sources (RES) accounted for 11% of the total electricity generation structure in Ukraine. During the analyzed period, the share of RES facilities in installed generating capacity increased to 20.4%, taking into account the capacities of private households," the statement said.

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Last year, private households installed 748 MW of new distributed generation capacity.

In the structure of electricity production from renewable sources, solar power plants traditionally hold the largest share – 78%. The share of wind power plants is 12%, facilities generating electricity from biogas and biomass – 8%, and small hydropower plants – 2%.

During 2025, 101 generating units with a total capacity of 658 MW switched to the market premium mechanism, which is 40% more compared to 2024.

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