Zelenskyy Highlights Carpathian Wind/Solar/Storage Potential as EU Energy Contributor
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At the first Carpathian Economic Forum in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast (18–20 Sept), President Zelenskyy stated that the Carpathian region can become a supplier of electricity to the EU through solar, wind, energy storage and new interconnectors, reducing reliance on Russian energy. He referenced a proposed 1.5 GW Carpathian wind cluster and launched the ‘Carpathian Eight’ cooperation format with seven EU/neighbouring states plus the EU. Agreements worth €1 billion were expected to be signed.
Why it matters
Elevates western Ukraine (safer for construction/operation) as priority zone for utility-scale and distributed RE + flexibility. Creates political cover and potential cross-border offtake/interconnector support for 5–100 MW solar, wind and hybrid projects. Useful for investor pitch and site selection in Carpathian oblasts where grid connection demand has already surged.
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Source & evidence
Office of the President of Ukraine / Ukrainska Pravda ↗
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