The Ukrainian Wind Energy Association (UWEA) and the Swedish Wind Energy Association (SWEA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in the development of the national wind energy sectors. This agreement is aimed at using Sweden’s experience and its investment potential to support Ukraine’s energy transition and its post-war recovery.
Recognising the key role of wind energy in ensuring energy security and achieving sustainable development goals, the Memorandum defines the main areas of cooperation, including the exchange of knowledge, joint research, support for regulatory policy and the facilitation of attracting investment. The partnership will focus on the development of both onshore and offshore wind energy – important components for ensuring Ukraine’s long-term energy independence.
Andriy Konechenkov, Chairman of the UWEA Board: “The signing of this Memorandum is an important milestone in strengthening Ukrainian-Swedish cooperation in the field of wind energy. Sweden has long been a leader in the field of renewable energy, and its experience, technological expertise and investment support are of critical importance for Ukraine’s post-war recovery and its energy transition. Despite the challenges of the war, wind energy has proven its resilience, ensuring Ukraine’s energy security and laying the foundation for a sustainable future. Expanding cooperation with Sweden will make it possible to accelerate the development of both onshore and offshore wind energy, strengthening Ukraine’s energy independence.
Swedish investors played an important role in Ukraine’s renewable energy sector even before the war, bringing not only capital, but also high standards of project implementation. We highly value our previous experience of cooperation with Swedish partners and are confident that this cooperation will continue to grow, contributing to innovation and strengthening Ukraine’s position on the European energy market”.
Daniel Badman, CEO of the Swedish Wind Energy Association: “Energy security today is a key issue on Europe’s agenda and a common interest for all of us. Breaking free from dependence on Russian energy resources is both a driving force behind and a consequence of the expansion of European renewable energy. We are already observing a number of initiatives from member companies that are transferring equipment to the Ukrainian market, and we hope that this initiative will strengthen the ties between us, contributing to further cooperation in the future”.
The Memorandum will contribute to the implementation of joint initiatives, in particular the organisation of working visits, industry events and research projects focused on the development of Ukraine’s wind energy sector.
Both associations will cooperate closely to align policies and strategies that promote the attraction of investment and the implementation of innovations. This agreement is another confirmation of the growing support for Ukraine from the European wind energy community. In the process of restoring the country’s energy infrastructure, such partnerships will play a decisive role in accelerating the transition to a sustainable and energy-independent future.
We are sincerely grateful to our Swedish partners for their unwavering support, trust and commitment to Ukraine’s energy transformation in this difficult time. Their dedication to the development of clean energy and their faith in Ukraine’s potential are invaluable. We deeply appreciate their steadfast cooperation, which plays a key role in accelerating Ukraine’s “green” transition.
