Maxim Timchenko: The renewable energy revolution happening in Ukraine

The renewable energy revolution happening in Ukraine

What's it like keeping the lights on during war? Ukrainian energy executive Maxim Timchenko shares how his company has diversified Ukraine's power structures to survive Russian attacks, highlighting the resilience of renewable energy. Hear more about Ukraine's present-day challenges, how it's become a testing ground in the global fight against climate change and the transformative path towards sustainable energy independence.

Ukraine’s struggle for survival has revealed a powerful connection between energy security and climate action. After more than 10,000 attacks on energy infrastructure, Ukrainians turned to renewables like wind farms built just miles from the front line, supplying clean power to hundreds of thousands. Distributed, renewable energy sources have proven harder to destroy and more resilient in crisis. Ukraine’s transition shows how a rapid shift to green power can support both national independence and the global fight against climate change.

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