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The German-Ukrainian Energy Partnership

Germany and Ukraine work jointly on enhancing energy efficiency, promoting modernisation of energy infrastructure and expanding the use of renewable energy. The Energy Partnership addresses vital issues like the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the energy sector transformation. Since the start of the Russian invasion it also provides the Ukrainian energy sector with emergency help.

About the Energy-Partnership

The German-Ukrainian Energy Partnership (EP) provides a general framework for political dialogue in the energy sector on both sides to make cooperation on energy and climate issues even more effective.

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Facts & Figures

Population

Germany and Ukraine are among the 10 most populated countries in Europe. Ukraine is also the largest state whose borders lie entirely within Europe.

38 million
Ukraine
84 million
Germany

Sources:
Ukraine: Weltbank 2022
Germany: destatis – Statistisches Bundesamt, 2022

Share of RES generation (of gross electricity generation)

As a leading country of energy transition, Germany is sharing its lessons learned with Ukraine and supporting it with recommendations on the integration of the renewable energy sources into the system and power grids. Considering the good geographical conditions for wind and solar energy in the south of the country, the Ukrainian government is actively working on increasing the renewable energy generation.

 

17 %
Ukraine
46 %
Germany

Sources:
Ukraine
Germany

What can we do for you

Support Political Dialogue

The German-Ukrainian Energy Partnership is a platform supporting a high-level intergovernmental dialogue on energy matters. We prepare and facilitate high-level meetings. We organize the exchange between relevant institutions in Germany and Ukraine.

Promote Best-Practice Exchange

Nobody is forced to repeat the mistake of the other. To learn from one another is therefore key to the German-Ukrainian Energy Partnership. We arrange and accompany expert delegations. We organize workshops and trainings-on-the-job. All for the sake of promoting what is already there: best-practice.

Connect Business and Politics

We build bridges between politics and business, facilitate access to decision-makers and help you make your position being heard in the partnership countries.

Enhance Energy Transition Communication

Clear communication translates undertakings into understanding. As ambassadors of the energy transition we communicate the Energiewende through various channels. Here and there. Online and offline.

Milestones

Through the joint efforts of Ukrainian and German actors, our partnership continues to enhance bilateral exchanges and supports the transformation of our energy systems.

Events

Partners

An Initiative by

Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK)

The central task of the BMWK is to reinvigorate the social market economy, allowing it to stay innovative in the long term and strengthen Germany’s…

Ministry of Energy of Ukraine

The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine is the main body in the system of central government responsible for realization of electric power-generating state…

Implemented by

GIZ

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) provides international cooperation services for sustainable development and…

In Cooperation with

Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)

The Ministry is responsible for a range of government policies that are reflected in the name of the ministry itself. The ministry has been working…

Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)

Founded in 1961, the Ministry works to encourage economic development within Germany and in other countries. It cooperates with international…

The German-Ukrainian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK Ukraine)

Founded in 1961, the Ministry works to encourage economic development within Germany and in other countries. It cooperates with international…

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