Driving forward the Ukrainian energy transition together

Context

In August 2020, the German and Ukrainian governments consolidated their cooperation on energy efficiency, modernising electricity and heat generation, expanding renewable energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by signing a joint declaration of intent. Through the German-Ukrainian Energy Partnership, the two countries are aiming to make their cooperation on energy and climate issues more effective.

The outbreak of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine in February 2022 shifted the focus for the Energy Partnership. Since then, the central topics have been:

• Driving forward the energy transition and decarbonisation
• Providing emergency assistance for the Ukrainian energy infrastructure and security of supply
• Fast-tracking Ukraine’s integration into the European transmission grid
• Developing prospects for reconstruction and foreign trade promotion

Objective

Support is being provided to assist with repairing and maintaining the energy infrastructure as effectively as possible in light of Russian attacks. The Energy Partnership serves as a platform for decentralising the Ukrainian energy system and for facilitating Ukraine’s integration into the European grid. At the same time, it is helping to guide the process of sustainable reconstruction in the energy sector, laying the foundations for a long-term energy transition in Ukraine.

Approach

The energy partnership serves as a platform for the topics of energy efficiency, integration of renewable energies, hydrogen, coal transformation and decarbonisation.

The Energy Partnership is supporting Ukraine during Russia’s war of aggression by running a fundraising drive and a procurement campaign to supply the materials and equipment required to maintain and repair Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

To this end, it promotes political and professional dialogue on these issues through events, scientific studies, delegation missions, and public relations activities.

Last update: April 2024