Ukraine Boosts Energy Resilience with Dutch Wind and Solar Equipment
Ukraine has started deploying refurbished wind turbines and solar panels supplied by the Netherlands.
The Gaze reports this, referring to Dutch public broadcaster NOS.
Several turbines previously in operation in the Netherlands and Belgium are already generating power in western Ukraine. Solar panels have also been installed at critical sites, including hospitals, to ensure resilient electricity supply during outages.
Dutch renewable energy firms involved in the effort say the refurbished equipment offers a rapid, affordable way to add generation capacity at a time of acute need. While deliveries are currently limited, companies plan to scale up operations in Ukraine and contribute to long-term reconstruction once hostilities end.
The initiative is underpinned by a cooperation agreement signed by the industry association NedZero and 12 companies with the Dutch government, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency.
The framework aims to support grid development in Ukraine, simplify imports of wind turbines, solar panels, batteries, and related equipment, train local specialists, and eventually localize component manufacturing inside the country.
Ukrainian companies involved note that refurbished turbines are reliable and quick to deploy. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, Ukraine has lost a significant share of its generating capacity, resulting in frequent, sometimes prolonged power cuts.
Energy experts say dispersing wind and solar assets across multiple locations reduces the risk of large-scale losses from attacks and enables faster restoration of supply.
Despite wartime risks, renewable projects continue to advance, even near frontline areas, highlighting the resilience of Ukraine’s energy system and its strategic pivot toward a more decentralized, future-oriented energy mix.
As The Gaze previously reported, the outgoing Dutch government has approved an additional €700 million in support for Ukraine next year.
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