Denmark has helped Mykolaiv's energy sector by at least 20 million euros

Solar panels installed on the roof of a multi-storey building in Mykolaiv. Photo: NikVesti

The Danish government has provided more than €20 million in assistance to the utility company «Mykolaivoblteploenergo». The money was spent on the purchase and installation of solar panels, cogeneration units, etc.

This is described in the article NikVesti «There should be many different sources of electricity». How is Mykolaiv region preparing for blackouts?».

Denmark is currently providing support to Mykolaiv in the energy sector through the Energy Community Fund, Jakob Hansen, head of the Danish Embassy's office in Mykolaiv, told us in a commentary.

«More than €20 million has been spent on solar panels, cogeneration units, etc. for «Mykolaivoblteploenergo» alone, as well as on heating and boiler houses. And it is still being spent.

We also helped Mykolaiv CHP a lot in various ways: heating mains, energy efficiency, and various projects,» explained Jakob Hansen.

Denmark is currently studying the power distribution system in Mykolaiv region, says Jakob Hansen.

«We understand that the Russians will continue and, unfortunately, strike. We are currently working with «Mykolaivoblenergo», as there are certain vulnerabilities in the electricity distribution system. That is, we are talking about electricity distribution networks, because the Russians are striking at transit networks. Even if a lot of electricity is generated, for example, from wind farms or the South Ukrainian NPP, the enemy destroys substations «Ukrenergo» in the region,» he explained.

As a reminder, Mykolaiv City Council has signed a grant agreement with the Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO) worth more than €14 million.