Denmark And Ukraine To Collaborate For Energy Security

Green Power Denmark and the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association (UWEA) have signed a memorandum of understanding that will see the 2 countries collaborate on improving energy security and rebuilding energy infrastructure in Ukraine.

Prior to the Russian invasion in 2022, Ukraine relied heavily on imported energy from coal, gas and nuclear power. Furthermore, much of the existing energy infrastructure has been damaged over the last 3 years by Russian attacks. UWEA see a clear opportunity while rebuilding this infrastructure to transition the country to more renewable sources of power, while also increasing energy security. Chairman of UWEA, Andriy Konechenkov highlighted this saying, ‘Wind power is not only about energy – it is about resilience, independence, security, and peace.’

Demark and Ukraine will work together on sharing knowledge though training programmes and workshops. This collaboration will begin immediately despite the continuing invasion.

‘Green Power Denmark is ready to share our world-leading expertise, as well as that of the Danish wind energy sector, in the development and deployment of wind power – because the potential for renewable energy is enormous, and a comprehensive green transition of Ukraine’s energy system is the only viable path to securing the country’s future energy supply. I am pleased that this agreement will strengthen co-operation between Danish and Ukrainian energy companies and contribute to enhancing Ukraine’s energy independence and security.’

– Kristian Jensen, Chief Executive of Green Power Denmark

Ukraine joins many countries across the world who have pledged to work towards a global energy transition; it hopes to have 24GW of renewable energy capacity installed by 2030. You can read more about the importance of collaboration in the global energy transition in the Renewable Energy Institute’s article here.

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