Since 2020
Strengthening Ukraine’s Energy Security and EU Integration in Times of War
- Supported the Ministry of Energy in preparations for the European Union (EU) accession screening process
- Strengthened Ukraine’s regulatory alignment with EU energy acquis
- Mobilised German and European private sector interest in renewables
- Enhanced resilience and technical capacity under wartime conditions
Energy security
Decarbonisation
Foreign Trade Promotion
In 2025, the Ukrainian-German Energy Partnership continued to support Ukraine’s energy sector under extraordinary wartime conditions. Technical assistance focused on three main areas: strengthening energy system resilience, advancing EU integration, and supporting a conducive regulatory framework for investment opportunities in renewable energy and storage.
Advancing EU integration
The Partnership provided expert support to the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine in preparing for bilateral EU screening talks, specifically focusing on chapters 15 (energy) and 21 (trans-European networks) of the EU acquis. To strengthen regulatory convergence and operational readiness for deeper European integration, the Partnership conducted analytical work on electricity distribution grid code compliance with EU standards. The Partnership also gave practical guidance to the National Power Company “Ukrenergo” on the Electricity Balancing Guideline.
Expert discussions on market coupling, dispatch and redispatch, congestion management, and capacity mechanisms strengthened institutional capacity and laid the groundwork for EU-aligned reforms.
Unlocking investment and business cooperation
To promote foreign trade and private sector engagement, three assessments – focusing on wind, solar, and storage – were developed specifically targeting new market entrants. Additionally, a high-level business roundtable in Kyiv and the “Ukraine Reimagined” Investment Forum in Berlin enabled direct dialogue between Ukrainian and German stakeholders, particularly German and European companies.
Donation campaign
The donation campaign for Ukraine’s energy sector, implemented under the Energy Partnership and funded by the “Power 4 Just Transition” project, significantly bolstered Ukraine’s energy resilience. By delivering over 34,000 critical energy supplies – including transformers, solar panels, and generators – the campaign helped restore access to energy and heating for roughly 1.4 million Ukrainians since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
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1. What has been the most tangible outcome or impact of your partnership activities in 2025?
Concrete support provided to Ukraine’s EU screening process
Practical advancement towards the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity balancing platform integration
Increased visibility of Ukraine’s renewable sector among German and EU investors
2. Which focus areas were particularly relevant for your country in 2025?
- EU acquis alignment;
- RES market development;
- system stability & energy security under continued infrastructure attacks;
- investment mobilisation for RES and storage.
3. What were the main challenges in implementing activities in 2025, and how were they addressed?
- Challenges: war-related security risks; infrastructure damage and system instability; regulatory complexity
- Response: flexible event planning; targeted technical advisory formats; high-level political dialogue and technical expertise
4. How did your activities contribute to the selected overarching goals (energy security, decarbonisation, foreign trade promotion)?
Energy security: The Partnership provided practical guidance to the National Energy and Utilities Regulatory Commission of Ukraine (NEURC) and the transmission system operator National Power Company “Ukrenergo” on electricity balancing reforms, distribution grid regulation, and congestion management. These activities strengthened system stability and operational resilience.
Decarbonisation: Wind, solar, storage market assessments and renewable investment promotion supported the long-term green transition. Additionally, the Energy Partnership conducted analysis on obstacles to importing Ukrainian biomethane to Germany. The study identified regulatory, certification, and market barriers and provided concrete recommendations to enable cross-border trade. This work supported Ukraine’s and Germany’s decarbonisation efforts while opening new export opportunities.
Foreign Trade Promotion: The business roundtable (Kyiv) and the Investment Forum (Berlin) directly connected Ukrainian actors with German companies and investors.
5. What concrete activities are planned for 2026?
German-Ukrainian Energy Day 2026 in Kyiv
Distribution system operator study trip to Germany
Workshop in Moldova on cybersecurity and physical resilience in the energy sector with stakeholders from Ukraine, Germany and Moldova
Market assessment on district heating, hydrogen, potentially others
