On 29 April 2026, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted Draft Law No. 14271 in principle, which aims to reform the renewable energy sector in line with European standards and to simplify conditions for investors and local communities.
In particular, the Draft Law provides for the modernisation of permitting procedures for renewable energy projects:
- shortening the timeframes for obtaining permits;
- designating special zones for the accelerated development of renewable energy and legalising new forms of collective energy consumption;
- simplifying procedures for investors, namely by creating a “single window” mechanism in the form of a contact body that will provide support for projects at all stages of implementation.
The Draft Law also introduces European requirements regarding sustainability and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, compliance with which is necessary for participation in international trade.
These changes will enable large businesses to significantly reduce the time taken to commission new facilities and strengthen energy independence at the local level.
We will closely monitor further developments in this area and report on them in the future Legal News.
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