Minister of Energy German Galushchenko believes that the development of both nuclear and alternative energy is necessary to ensure Ukraine's energy security. He said this at the Energy of Business Forum organized by Forbes Ukraine.

“Both nuclear and alternative energy should be developed, because this is about progress. Nuclear energy provides basic generation, while alternative energy covers peak loads and is responsible for consumption in certain periods of time,” the Minister emphasized.

German Galushchenko also noted the importance of nuclear energy for industry, as it should cover basic consumption, especially in the context of economic growth and the reconstruction of Ukraine after de-occupation. According to him, the rest of the energy needs, including peak loads, should be met by alternative energy or hydroelectric generation. “This is the energy mix that we see in our development strategy,” he said.

In addition, the Minister reminded that during the COP28 Climate Conference, Ukraine supported the declaration on tripling nuclear power capacity by 2050.