In the Rada’s latest red light to green energy

In the Rada’s latest red light to green energy, the parliament did not approve a bill exempting imported renewable energy equipment from the 20% VAT tax. In 2014, Ukraine approved a 2020 target for deriving 11% of energy from renewable resources. Although the total capacity of green power installations has increased by 20% this year, to 1,643 MW, Ukraine’s total renewable capacity adds up to only 1.4% of electricity consumption. Next year, the Rada is expected to exchange the lucrative ‘green energy’ tariff rates for a less profitable auction system.