The Wind Returns: How the EU and Denmark Helped Revive a Ukrainian Wind Farm

September 30, 2025.

    On one of Ukraine’s most advanced wind farms, the steady hiss of air is back as rotors pick up speed. Three new turbine blades — purchased and installed through the Ukraine Energy Support Fund under the Energy Community Secretariat — have brought green megawatt-hours back to the grid after Russian attacks. Total package value: €3.23 million.
    
    The delivery was made possible thanks to the support of the European Union and the Kingdom of Denmark via Denmark’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Behind the technical story lies policy and security: our right not to freeze in winter.
    
    “As we restore Ukraine’s generation, we do more than bring back power. We support the fight for freedom and build a more resilient Ukraine and Europe,” said Lars Aagaard, Denmark’s Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities. From the EU side the message was pragmatic: “Each repaired blade adds megawatt-hours for households, hospitals, schools and businesses,” noted Jocelyn Corne, Head of Reconstruction, Energy, Infrastructure and Environment at the EU Delegation to Ukraine.
    
    For Ukraine, wind power is real diversification: each turbine reduces reliance on fossil fuels and strengthens resilience to attacks. Decentralised generation is harder to knock out than large central assets.
    
    “EU and Denmark are helping bring clean energy back to Ukraine. With donors’ support the new blades are already spinning, and together with the Ministry of Energy we are moving toward a more resilient, decentralised model,” said Artur Lorkowski, Director of the Energy Community Secretariat. Ukraine’s Minister of Energy Svitlana Hrynchuk added: “Renewables are vital for energy independence and recovery. New equipment increases capacity and the share of clean energy in the mix.”
    
    Since 2022 the Fund has financed 800+ supply contracts, signed €682 million in agreements, supported 59 Ukrainian energy companies and approved requests for 72; projects span 21 regions. With winter 2025/2026 approaching, the gap between needs and available funds exceeds €500 million — the Secretariat calls on partners to join and top up contributions.
    
    For people this means fewer blackouts and more normal life. For business — a steadier schedule. For hospitals — uninterrupted power for equipment. For schools — lessons in classrooms, not in the dark. The wind has returned — and you can hear it not only in the field but on the grid.