The Chairman of the Board of the Solar Energy Association of Ukraine, Vladyslav Sokolovskyi, participated in the final online meeting of the Energy Club titled “2025 Results and the 2026 Agenda: Ukraine’s Energy Priorities,” which brought together heads of energy associations and representatives of the professional community.
During the meeting, participants discussed the key events and decisions of 2025, their impact on the functioning of the energy market, and outlined shared priorities for 2026.
The discussion focused on the development of renewable energy, regulatory policy, European integration, and coordination between associations, businesses, and the state.
In his speech, Vladyslav Sokolovskyi focused on the results and current state of Ukraine’s solar energy sector. According to him, the sector continues to demonstrate resilient growth even under wartime conditions and remains an important component of distributed generation.
“Last year, according to our estimates, around 800 MW of solar capacity was commissioned. Already in the first half of this year, we have almost reached that figure and may reach up to 1,500 MW of installed solar generation by the end of the year,” noted Vladyslav Sokolovskyi.
He emphasized that this refers to total installed capacity — ranging from self-consumption solar power plants for businesses to industrial-scale and residential installations — confirming the systemic role of solar energy within Ukraine’s power system.
Separately, the SEAU Chairman highlighted a key joint achievement of the sector: the three-year extension of the exemption from VAT and import duties on photovoltaic modules, energy storage systems, and wind turbines.
“This is the result of the joint efforts of all renewable energy associations and the professional community. SEAU actively participated in the dialogue with the Parliamentary Tax Committee, advocating for the sector’s position and the necessity of such decisions for the development of renewable energy,” he stressed.
Among the key challenges for 2026, Mr. Sokolovskyi outlined the need to finalize legislation on the implementation of EU renewable energy law, reform the National Energy and Utilities Regulatory Commission (NEURC), and address the recognition of guarantees of origin for electricity in European Union countries. According to him, these areas require a consolidated position from associations and close cooperation with state institutions.
He also drew attention to the unique experience gained by Ukrainian energy professionals during the war, which is of significant value to European partners.
The SEAU Chairman recalled the Association’s active international engagement in 2025, including participation in Intersolar Europe in Munich and the organization of the Solar & BESS Invest Forum within the framework of ReBuild Ukraine, both of which confirmed strong interest from foreign investors in the Ukrainian market.
According to Vladyslav Sokolovskyi, SEAU’s participation in such platforms is essential for building trust in Ukraine’s energy sector, promoting the interests of the renewable energy industry, and laying the groundwork for future investments.
SEAU thanks Energy Club for the constructive discussion and emphasizes the importance of such meetings for sector consolidation and the joint shaping of Ukraine’s energy future.