The European Commission has granted Cross-Border Renewable Energy (CB RES) status to the 650 MW Poltavska Wind Farm, developed by DTEK Renewables, part of our energy company DTEK. The wind farm is expected to generate around 2 TWh of electricity a year. The project is expected to strengthen renewable energy cooperation between Ukraine and the European Union and to become eligible for further support under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Energy Programme. DTEK Renewables plans to start construction of the €1.2 billion wind farm in 2027.
What has the European Commission decided?
The European Commission has granted CB RES status to three new projects, including the Poltavska Wind Farm. With a capacity of 650 MW, the wind farm is expected to produce around 2 TWh of electricity each year. As a result, the project is expected to become eligible for further support under the EU's Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Energy Programme.
What is the CB RES mechanism and why does it matter for Ukraine?
The CB RES mechanism supports joint renewable energy projects between EU Member States and countries outside the EU. For Ukraine, it provides a framework for exporting renewable electricity to the European market and makes it easier to access dedicated EU funding.
How is DTEK Renewables expanding wind energy in Ukraine?
DTEK Renewables continues to drive the growth of Ukraine's wind sector. In the first half of 2026, the company commissioned 228 MW of new wind capacity, more than any other developer in the country. It is now preparing to start construction of the €1.2 billion, 650 MW Poltavska Wind Farm in 2027.
Why is wind power a priority for DTEK during the war?
Wind power offers high electricity output per megawatt and resilience to wartime risks, according to Oleksandr Selyshchev, CEO of DTEK Renewables. In an interview with Forbes Ukraine, Mr Selyshchev said that for these reasons wind power remains the company's strategic priority.
What does the decision mean for Ukraine's renewable energy sector?
The European Commission's decision shows continued international confidence in Ukraine's renewable energy sector, despite ongoing russian attacks on critical infrastructure. It also reflects DTEK's commitment to investing in large-scale clean energy projects during the war. According to the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association, a further 765 MW of wind capacity is expected to be connected to the grid in 2026, and 1,424 MW in 2027.
The project is part of the strategy of our shareholder Rinat Akhmetov to work with international partners to support Ukraine's energy security and green transition.
