Ukraine’s Tyligulska wind power plant, which was built during the ongoing conflict with Russia, has started generating clean energy to power about 200,000 homes according to DTEK, an investor in Ukraine’s energy industry.
The plant, which is based just 60 miles (96.5km) from the frontline in the southern region of Mykolaiv, has 19 turbines providing an installed capacity of 114MW.
Since the start of 2023, Wales has provided a capacity of 3.2MW through four mini turbines.
In England, 8.3MW has been created since a 2015 ban on onshore wind was lifted in July.
RenewableUK Cymru said it wants “urgent action” to speed things up, after decisions on three wind farms – capable of powering 170,000 households annually – were delayed.
It wants a “four nations renewables team” to ensure Wales does not miss out on opportunities from the UK government’s GB Energy initiative, external.
It said one wind farm at Garn Fach, Powys, has been awaiting approval for more than two years.
The UK government wants to double onshore wind, triple solar power and quadruple offshore wind by 2030, and for all electricity to come from zero-carbon generation by 2035.
Most decisions on large projects in Wales rest with the Welsh government.
RenewableUK Cymru director Jess Hooper said: “Without timely action there is a real risk that Wales will miss this investment opportunity and fall behind in the UK’s race to meet the 2030 clean power target.”
The Welsh government said it would support a collaborative approach across the UK for “renewable energy opportunities”.
However, it added that green jobs and growth were at the very top of the agenda with energy, economy and planning all in the same department to make sure projects are considered as a matter of urgency.
