Zelensky Launches Carpathian Eight with 1.5 GW Wind Cluster and €40 bn Regional Energy Portfolio
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At the inaugural Carpathian Economic Forum in Bukovel (Ivano-Frankivsk) on 18 September 2026, President Zelensky announced the Carpathian Eight (C8) format and a joint 95-project investment portfolio of ~€40 billion, of which roughly half is energy. Key elements include a proposed 1.5 GW Carpathian wind-energy cluster, solar, storage, new interconnectors and use of Ukrainian gas storage. Over 50 agreements worth more than €1 billion were prepared for signing; Ukraine contributes dozens of projects from its Carpathian regions.
Why it matters
Direct western-Ukraine origination signal. Proposed 1.5 GW Carpathian wind cluster plus solar, storage and interconnector projects in safer rear area create concrete pipeline for 5–100 MW+ RE/hybrid developers. Political cover from C8 format and €1 bn+ deals prepared for signing lowers perceived political risk for western/central RE investment.
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Source & evidence
Ukrinform / Office of the President / Kyiv Post ↗
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