On 8 April 2025, as part of the annual industry conference WindEurope, UWEA and GreenPower Denmark signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at launching a new phase of cooperation between Ukraine and Denmark in the field of wind energy. Subsequently, the parties had the opportunity to publicly announce the signing of the Memorandum at the Ministerial session, with which the WindEurope event is traditionally opened every year and in which the ministers of energy, climate and infrastructure of EU countries take part. The official announcement of the strengthening of bilateral cooperation between the parties took place in the presence of the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to Denmark Andrii Yanevskyi and the CEO of WindEurope Giles Dickson.
The aim of the concluded cooperation is to create a strategic partnership between UWEA and GreenPower Denmark for the development of renewable energy in Ukraine, with a special emphasis on:
- Offshore and onshore wind energy;
- Increasing Ukraine’s energy security;
- The integration of innovations, the attraction of investment and the strengthening of expertise.
Kristian Jensen, CEO of GreenPower Denmark, a signatory of the Memorandum: “Ukraine has set an extremely ambitious goal — to significantly increase the share of “green” and energy-independent generation, in particular wind energy, by 2030. We have the necessary tools and knowledge to help achieve this goal. There is neither time to delay nor any reason to wait for the war to end. By strengthening cooperation right now, we provide Ukraine with the best starting position for a long-term “green” transition”.
In accordance with the provisions of the Memorandum, the parties will focus on such areas of cooperation as:
- The exchange of experience and technical expertise;
- Conducting training programmes and trainings for Ukrainian developers and engineers;
- The organisation of visits to onshore and offshore wind farms in Denmark;
- Support for policies and regulatory initiatives favourable to the development of the industry;
- The creation of conditions for attracting foreign investment;
- The development of the market for second-hand and refurbished wind turbines in Ukraine, etc.
Andriy Konechenkov, Chairman of the UWEA Board, a signatory of the Memorandum: “This Memorandum is a symbol of our commitment to cooperation, innovation and a clean energy future. The war has caused serious damage to our energy system, but it has not broken our will. Danish experience, technologies and investment are capable of helping Ukraine in the development of both onshore and offshore wind energy. The support from GreenPower Denmark is a powerful signal: despite all the challenges, Ukraine is ready to continue moving forward”.
The Memorandum complements the intergovernmental Ukrainian-Danish Energy Partnership Programme (UDEPP), combining its strategic direction with practical implementation at the industry level.
It is also worth noting that on 7 April 2025, on the eve of the signing of the strategic document, an expert discussion on the “Ukraine – Denmark” wind energy partnership took place at the office of State of Green — Denmark’s national platform with more than 600 members, which unites business, government agencies, scientific institutions and expert organisations that jointly promote the global transition to a sustainable, low-carbon, resource-efficient society. The event was attended by representatives of GreenPower Denmark, the Danish Energy Agency, the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO), as well as business players of the wind energy market from both countries, including, in particular, Vestas and DTEK Renewables, who shared their experience of cooperation within the framework of the Tyligulska wind farm project.
UWEA and GreenPower Denmark will act as conductors of transformation, combining national ambitions with leading European experience. UWEA extends its sincere gratitude to GreenPower Denmark and WindEurope for their comprehensive support, organisational assistance and constant solidarity with the Ukrainian wind energy sector. Thanks to the platform provided and the openness to cooperation, Ukraine’s voice rings out loudly, and our partners get the opportunity to learn more and more about the potential of Ukraine’s energy transformation.
