Greenpeace and SolarPower Europe have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate solar installations in Ukraine.
The agreement was formalised on 27 March at the SolarPower Summit in Brussels by Nina Schoenian, Managing Director at Greenpeace Germany, Illia Kuksenko, Junior Campaigner at Greenpeace Ukraine, and SolarPower Europe CEO Walburga Hemetsberger.
The collaboration aims to support Ukraine’s sustainable reconstruction and strengthen its energy resilience amid the ongoing war.
“Solar power, as a decentralised and easily deployable clean energy technology, plays a crucial role in Ukraine’s energy security,” said Hemetsberger.
“Today, solar PV projects in Ukraine are essential for combatting energy outages, ensuring hospitals and schools can continue operating, and keeping critical infrastructure functional.”
By prioritising solar energy, the initiative seeks to create quality employment, enhance energy security, and drive economic sustainability. The partners will also explore EU-Ukraine Facility opportunities and reinforce EU-Ukraine solar cooperation.
Schoenian emphasised the role of renewables in Ukraine’s future, stating, “Renewable energy should be the future for Europe and Ukraine. With the ‘Solar Energy Marshall Plan for Ukraine,’ Greenpeace has outlined a roadmap for expanding Ukraine’s solar energy capacity.
“Embracing solar energy is a double opportunity for Ukraine to overcome its energy challenges and boost economic development, and the EU’s support will play a crucial role in making this vision a reality.”
[Image credit: Greenpeace]
