Estonia increases its contribution to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, bringing its total grant to EUR 620,000.00 

Estonia's increased contribution exemplifies the solidarity needed to sustain Ukraine’s energy system amid ongoing attacks

Estonia has officially made its new contribution of EUR 150,000.00 to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund (the Fund), reaffirming its strong commitment to assisting Ukraine in restoring its energy infrastructure amid targeted and escalating Russian attacks. With this new support, total contributions to the Fund from Estonia have now reached EUR 620,000.00, a sum that underscores the Fund's role as one of the most efficient mechanisms of maintaining Ukraine's energy resilience. 

The additional funds from Estonia will finance emergency measures for repairs, replacement of damaged equipment, and the deployment of solutions to ensure decentralisation of Ukraine's energy system.  

"Estonia’s continued support strengthens our joint efforts to keep Ukraine's energy system operational under unprecedented pressure. Each new contribution helps to repair damages while simultaneously accelerating the transition towards a sustainable energy system. In the light of recent attacks on Ukraine's critical energy infrastructure, I call on all our partners to follow Estonia's example and to extend their contributions to the Fund", said Artur Lorkowski, Director, Energy Community Secretariat.  

Since the Fund's establishment, its agile response to growing attacks on Ukraine's energy system was enabled by record contributions from 33 donors mobilising over EUR 1.5 billion. To date, over 900 contracts have been concluded worth over EUR 770 million, with over half a billion euros worth of essential energy equipment, services and passive protection measures delivered in line with priorities defined by the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine. The "Ray of Hope" initiative has also expanded under the Fund, installing sustainable energy solutions in healthcare facilities across Ukraine to guarantee uninterrupted power, even during the recent blackouts.  

Despite unprecedented donor support to the Fund, a funding gap of over EUR 400 million remains between the required assistance approved by the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine and the resources currently available. This gap does not take into account the latest wave of attacks and damage. We urge all partners to affirm their solidarity and reinforce their support to the fund, ensuring Ukraine’s energy system can withstand and recover from continued assaults.