Ukrainian Wind Energy Association (UWEA) welcomes the adoption of
feed-in tariffs in Ukraine. Today, on September 25th, 2008, the Law “On
Amendments to the Laws of Ukraine “On Electricity” and ”On Alternative
Sources of Energy” was approved by Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (359
parliamentarians out of 426 registered in the Hall of Session said
“Yes” to “green” tariff in Ukraine).
According to the law
“Green” tariff is “a special tariff for electricity generated at the
power plants with use of alternative energy sources (except
blast-furnace and coking gases; concerning hydro energy plants - at the
SHPP with capacity less 10 MW)”.
The Law obliges wholesale
electricity market of Ukraine to purchase electricity generated at the
power plants with use of alternative sources of energy through special
“green” tariffs which are to be adopted by the National Electricity
Regulatory Commission of Ukraine. “Green” tariffs are available for 10
years period.
Meanwhile Ukrainian Wind Energy Association hopes
that the appropriate methods for calculating renewable energies “green”
tariffs will be developed and considering the successful experience of
wind technologies development gained by the acknowledged world leaders
– Germany, Spain, Denmark , the “green” tariffs validity period will be
prolonged for 15-20 years. Such decisions that ensure fruitful
investment attraction will make renewable energy market of Ukraine
favorable and attractive for investors.
According to WWEA
modern wind industry with global installed capacity of about 100 000
MW, generates nowadays more than 200 bln kWh per year, equalling 1,3%
of the global electricity consumption, while in some countries wind
energy contributes to 40% and more. The wind industry employs today
350.000 people worldwide.
Adoption of “green” tariff in Ukraine
has made a significant step forward for strengthening energy security
and independence of Ukraine, sustainable economic development of the
country. Transition of national energy sector towards local renewable
energy sources will improve the energy supplies of these regions and
directly contribute to their fast economic and social development.
Ukraine with one of the best wind energy potential in Europe finally
has got a chance to use it. Renewable energy is a key tool to solve
problems related with current ever growing deficit of energy carriers;
renewables give us a real possibility to combat climate change on the
planet.
Source:
Ukrainian Wind Energy Association
