RenewableUK has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association at the international Ukraine Recovery Conference in London.
In a joint letter to businesses participating in the conference, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Secretary James Cleverly and the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba stated that it is “more important than ever” for the global community to come together to show the strength of support for the recovery effort, enabling Ukraine to plan ahead.
The MoU sets out a series of objectives promoting collaboration, economic growth and shared commitments to decarbonise the energy sectors of Ukraine and the UK.
RenewableUK’s commercial director Vicky Mant, who signed the MoU, said: “Showing solidarity with the people of Ukraine is vitally important right now.
“We’ll be collaborating closely by exchanging information on the latest developments in clean technology, renewable energy policy and best practice, so that we can roll out projects faster in both countries, backed by international investors.
“It’s extraordinary to see that even during this period of intense conflict, Ukraine is still managing to build onshore wind farms, with a 19-turbine project just 60 miles from the front line being officially opened just last month.
“That level of tenacity speaks volumes about the level of commitment in Ukraine to ramp up its renewable energy capacity and we stand ready to help them to deliver even more.”
The other signatory is the vice chairman of Ukrainian Wind Energy Association Oleksandr Podprugin, who said: “By partnering with RenewableUK, we are taking a bold stride towards harnessing the potential of renewable energy.
“The MoU sets the foundation for a fruitful collaboration focused on economic growth, knowledge exchange and energy market development in both countries.”