Ukraine accelerates renewable energy expansion under war conditions, faces capital access constraints (euobserver.com)

• Russian attacks destroy gas/coal plants, driving switch to wind and solar
• Eco Optima and DTEK build wind farms under war conditions with self-reliance
• Lack of capital market access impedes expansion despite technical successes

"Russian strikes on gas and coal plants are driving Ukraine's shift to wind and solar, but investor reluctance and lack of access to European capital markets severely hinder the transition. Companies like Eco Optima and DTEK built wind farms during the war, facing air raid alarms, labor shortages, and insurance difficulties. The projects demonstrate resilience but highlight the financing gap that limits broader deployment."