Ukraine and the UK are launching the first 13 innovative energy projects under the InnovateUkraine program.

UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron announced the successful launch of projects aimed at restoring Ukraine's energy system during a meeting with Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko in Kyiv on May 2. He noted that it is green technologies and green energy that can ensure energy independence of countries in the context of russia's attempts to use energy to create dependence.

German Galushchenko, in turn, thanked the UK for supporting Ukraine in its fight against the aggressor and emphasized the effective cooperation between the countries in the energy sector. In particular, the Minister emphasized the importance of the UK's contribution to the Energy Support Fund in the amount of EUR 27.5 million. The parties are currently negotiating to increase this contribution during the current year.

"Today we have a chance to demonstrate that in the fight for energy independence we are fighting for the future. After all, the green transition is not just about the environment or decentralized generation. For Ukraine, it is a matter of national security. I strongly believe that the implementation of the green technology project is of great importance for the future cooperation between Ukraine and the UK in the energy sector," said German Galushchenko.

It is worth noting that the Government of the United Kingdom will provide funding for projects under the program in the amount of GBP 16 million.

Among the projects selected for investment are those in the areas of energy efficiency and heat supply, the introduction of innovative battery solutions for renewable energy sources, and innovative technologies to optimize and increase biogas production. The projects are planned to be implemented over the next two years and will be supported to further seek investment and enter the market. The InnovateUkraine program, implemented by the UK Innovation Agency, will also attract an additional GBP 5 million from the private sector and envisages cooperation between more than 50 UK and Ukrainian organizations.

The agreements on the partnership were signed by the Minister of Energy of Ukraine German Galushchenko and the Minister of State for Armed Force in the British Ministry of Defence Leo Docherty during the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London.