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Government approves draft law on implementation of EU acquis in renewable energy

Ministry of Energy of Ukraine, posted 28 November 2025 19:52

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a draft law of Ukraine "On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine Regarding the Implementation of European Union Acquis in the Field of Renewable Energy Sources."

This document was drafted by the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine in accordance with the Plan for Ukraine Facility and our obligations as a party to the Treaty establishing the Energy Community, and the implementation of EU acquis in terms of bringing the national regulatory framework in the field of renewable energy sources into line with the requirements of European legislation.

"Ukraine's membership in the European Union remains an unchanged priority for the Government. The adoption of this draft law is a crucial step towards implementing EU legislation under Chapter 15 Energy of the negotiation chapters on Ukraine's accession to the EU, as well as the Ukraine Facility Plan," said Artem Nekrasov, Acting Minister of Energy of Ukraine.

The draft law provides for the implementation of EU legislation in the field of renewable energy sources, in particular with regards to:

  • national terminology in the field of RES with EU terminology;
  • the specifics of calculating the share of energy from RES and setting a national target;
  • renewable energy communities and the specifics of their functioning;
  • the introduction of the basic principles of licensing procedures for RES projects, in accordance with the requirements of EU legislation;
  • the mechanism for statistical transfers with EU member states, implementation of joint projects and renewable energy support schemes;
  • the specifics of establishing special zones for the development of renewable energy, energy storage facilities and network infrastructure;
  • clarification of the provisions of current legislation regarding sustainability criteria and greenhouse gas emission reductions for biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels.

The adoption of the draft law shall result in Ukraine fulfilling its obligations, primarily in the context of preparing for EU accession.

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