The UK government has invested £16m in innovations which will
support the recovery and future sustainability of Ukraine's
energy system. The programme aims to rebuild Ukraine's energy
system, displace fossil fuels, and support post-war recovery.
The programme is delivered by a UK-based innovation agency and
will leverage an additional £5m in private sector co-investment
and involves collaborations between over 50 UK and Ukrainian
organizations.
Minister of Energy of Ukraine Herman Halushchenko
said:
Today we have a chance to demonstrate that the struggle for
energy independence is a fight for the future. The green
transition goes way beyond ecology or distributed generation. For
Ukraine, this is a matter of national security. I am sure that
the implementation of the project in the field of green
technologies is of great importance for the future cooperation
between Ukraine and the UK in the energy sector.
The British Ambassador to Ukraine Martin Harris
said:
I am proud that the UK continues to support the recovery of the
Ukrainian energy sector, particularly after recent brutal attacks
from Russia. We want to see it greener and more resilient.
Our support for these 13 innovations – which bring together the
best of British and Ukrainian business, universities, and civil
society – will help Ukraine recover in a more sustainable way.
These projects showcase the depth and breadth of partnership
between our countries.
Some notable projects include developing a new space heating
technology for heat pumps, an innovative battery storage solution
for renewables, a more targeted approach to harnessing geothermal
energy in Ukraine, and work to optimise Ukraine's bioenergy
resources.
The funded projects will execute their work plans over the next
two years and receive support from an accelerator programme for
further investment and market entry.
Originally announced at the UK-hosted Ukraine Recovery Conference
in June 2023, this partnership has been designed by the UK and
Ukrainian Governments over the course of the last 12 months.
By combining the rich science, technology and innovation heritage
of both the UK and Ukraine, this competition aims to address not
only Ukraine's immediate priorities, but also wider global
challenges.
