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Vestas and DTEK officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at COP28 today, solidifying their collaboration on the development of the second phase of the Tyligulska wind project in southern Ukraine. This agreement delineates the terms and mutual commitment to construct the 384 MW second phase of the Tyligulska wind project. The initial phase, boasting 114 MW, was effectively commissioned in the spring of 2023.
The combined first and second phases of the wind project will boast a total capacity of 498 MW, featuring a fleet of 83 wind turbines, specifically the V162-6.2 MW models operating in 6.0 MW mode. This development positions it as the largest wind energy project in the country. The collaboration between Vestas and DTEK dates back to 2021, marked by the initial announcement of the second phase of the Tyligulska project. The onset of conflict led to a temporary halt in the wind project. However, with the signing of the MOU, both parties reaffirm their shared commitment and resilience to advancing the renewable energy sector in Ukraine.
“We are very pleased to be expanding our partnership with DTEK again and build the Tyligulska project to support the reconstruction of Ukraine’s energy sector and show that Ukraine is open for business. The project is becoming a reality under extraordinary circumstances, and we look forward to working with DTEK on the final steps towards financial closure. Infrastructure projects of this size in Ukraine currently require additional risk guarantees, and we believe supporting a project as ambitious as this can re-emphasise the EU‘s support to Ukraine. I want to recognise the visionary leadership of DTEK – thank you for the trust you have shown in Vestas”, said Henrik Andersen, CEO of Vestas.
DTEK CEO Maxim Timchenko added, “We are delighted to once again be working with Vestas at Tyligulska on this ground-breaking project and I would like to thank Henrik Andersen and the team at Vestas for their unwavering support as well as the European Commission and governments of Denmark and Ukraine for their inspiring leadership. Today’s memorandum of understanding is a declaration of confidence in DTEK and Ukraine, and a signal that we and our partners will not wait for the end of the war to invest in a greener future. Today, we are busy restoring not only what the occupier is destroying, but also building a new energy system. The Tyligulska windfarm will significantly increase the stability of our energy system, help strengthen the country’s energy security, and enable Ukraine to become a decarbonisation leader that can act as an energy hub for Europe”.
