Talking Infrastructure
Ukraine: Europe’s new green energy hub?
In the face of adversity, Ukraine is setting an inspiring example of resilience and ambition.
Despite the ongoing war and the destruction of nearly half its power infrastructure since the start of the Russian invasion in 2022, Ukraine is determined to emerge stronger and greener. This episode delves into Ukraine’s bold vision to become Europe’s new green energy hub.
Remarkably, Ukraine constructed more onshore wind turbines in 2022 than England, showcasing its commitment to renewable energy even amidst conflict.
The Tyligulska wind farm, for example – the first to be built in a conflict zone – is now generating enough clean energy to power around 200,000 homes just 60 miles from the frontline.
Tune in to hear more about on the radical reshaping of Ukraine’s energy landscape and the lessons it can teach us.
Our host James Banks is joined by special guests:
- Ievgeniia Kopytsia, Research Fellow at the Faculty of Law, University of Oxford, Associate Professor at Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University, and co-author of the Post-War Green Economic Recovery working paper
- Steven Whyte, AECOM’s Grid Modernisation Lead for Europe & India
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