It was discussed at the round table "Current state and prospects of wind energy development in Ukraine" organized by the SAEE jointly with Ukrainian League of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (ULIE) and Ukrainian Wind Energy Association (UWEA).

"Today wind energy has become an industry that has 500 MW installed capacity, as of October 1, 2014. The dynamics of its development is one of the best among the European countries", said the Deputy Chairman of the Agency Sergiy Dubovyk.

The Deputy Chairman of the Agency drew attention to the adoption of the National Renewable Energy Action Plan by 2020. "Although we are not very satisfied with 11% share of energy from renewable energy sources in final energy consumption of the country, because we can achieve more, the adoption of the Plan is a serious signal to investors that the State is interested in developing renewable energy", said S. Dubovyk.

The Chairman of the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association Andriy Konechenkov stressed that the introduction of wind power had great advantages and potential. "It means energy independence and energy security, investments in the national economy, job creation, and of course the environment", - said A. Konechenkov.

At the end of the round table the Director of Renewable Energy Development Department of the Agency Igor Kovalyov said, "The State's policy is Ukraine's membership in the European Union. And Europe strongly intends to develop renewable energy, including wind power".

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