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On 9 April 2025, within the framework of WindEurope 2025, Europe’s premier wind energy event, a strategic session titled “Denmark, the Netherlands & Ukraine: A United Front for Wind Energy” brought together key representatives from the wind industry and investment communities of Denmark, the Netherlands, and Ukraine. Supported by WindEurope, the session marked a new chapter in the trilateral dialogue among national wind energy associations, aiming to enhance Ukraine’s energy resilience, scale up wind energy deployment, and attract foreign capital for the reconstruction of its energy infrastructure.
The session held added significance as it took place just one day after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the UWEA and GreenPower Denmark, formalizing a new stage of strategic cooperation between the Ukrainian and Danish wind sectors. This followed a similar Memorandum signed with NedZero in November 2024, strengthening the foundation for a united and coordinated international effort to support Ukraine’s energy future.
The session was expertly moderated by Maryna Ilchuk, Counsel at the international law firm CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang — a member company of UWEA.
Participants engaged in a deep and practical discussion on:
The session featured high-level speakers: Bert van der Lingen, Vice Chairman, NedZero (Netherlands), Camilla Holbech, VP Renewable Energy, PtX & International Collaboration, GreenPower Denmark (Denmark), Peder Anker Larsen, Associate Director, Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO), Kresten Ørnbjerg, VP, Head of Global Public Affairs, Vestas (Denmark), Wim Robbertsen, Managing Director, Business in Wind (Netherlands).
In a dynamic and forward-looking dialogue, the speakers shared real-world lessons from their respective markets, insights into entering new jurisdictions, and a nuanced analysis of the opportunities and challenges in Ukraine’s wind energy landscape. Among the key recommendations, speakers emphasized the importance of:
A recurring theme of the discussion was solidarity — understood not only as a moral obligation, but as a strategic imperative. Supporting Ukraine in its recovery is no longer viewed as a risk but rather as a joint investment in regional security, economic stability, and a shared sustainable energy future. Cooperation with Ukrainian partners is now seen as a strategic entry point into one of Europe’s most dynamic emerging energy markets.
In her closing remarks, the moderator stressed: “The energy transition is not only about producing more green electricity — it’s about consuming it effectively. In Ukraine, demand is already present. Decentralised energy generation is no longer a ‘nice to have’ — it is a critical necessity. We cannot wait for ideal conditions. We must act now.”
The UWEA extends its sincere gratitude to all international partners, speakers, and participants for their commitment, professionalism, and shared vision for real cooperation. Ahead lies a new phase of collaboration — one defined by joint projects, tailored technical solutions, and innovative financial models that will not only help rebuild, but fundamentally transform Ukraine’s energy system toward decentralisation, resilience, and full integration into the European energy market.
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