PRESS RELEASE | COPENHAGEN, MARCH 27, 2025
This week, Denmark reaffirms its strong commitment to supporting Ukraine’s green reconstruction and energy independence by hosting a high-level delegation of Ukrainian decision-makers working with district heating modernization. The visit is jointly organized by the Danish Board of District Heating (DBDH) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, in close collaboration with the Danish Embassy in Kyiv.
The delegation includes 16 senior Ukrainian representatives from government, municipalities, and energy companies. Over three days, they will engage in an intensive program of knowledge exchange, site visits, and strategic dialogue with Danish authorities and district heating experts. The program showcases Danish solutions for sustainable, efficient, and resilient district heating — including visits to leading plants in Copenhagen, Køge, Albertslund, Roskilde, and Stenløse.
Green Energy as a Pillar of Reconstruction
Ukraine’s heating infrastructure has been severely damaged by the ongoing war. It is estimated that 90% of major district heating facilities are either destroyed or in urgent need of repair, and that up to 30% of energy is lost through outdated networks. Rebuilding Ukraine’s energy systems with green and modern technologies is critical both for national resilience and to align with European climate standards. The total investment needed for district heating reconstruction alone is estimated at USD 2.5 billion.
The Danish-Ukrainian partnership promotes a transition to renewable energy sources, including biomass, solar heat, heat pumps, and geothermal energy, along with system integration, energy storage, power-to-heat technologies, and the utilization of surplus heat from industry.
Building Long-Term Partnerships
The study tour creates a platform for practical collaboration between Ukrainian stakeholders and Danish companies, technology providers, and utilities. A central objective is to support Ukraine’s efforts to adopt EU-aligned, future-proof energy infrastructure that reduces dependence on fossil fuels and enhances local energy security.
“This visit reflects Denmark’s commitment to not only humanitarian and reconstruction aid, but to sustainable and long-term cooperation. We believe that Danish district heating expertise can play a key role in helping Ukraine build back better and greener,” says Lesia Logvynenko, Senior Project Manager at DBDH.
