On 25 February (Tuesday), NATO's Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme held a high-level launch of a multinational scientific research project, "Operational Energy Efficiency."
The multi-year project aims to monitor energy consumption and develop simulation tools to support military planners in assessing and optimising energy effectiveness.
Co-led by Canada and Ukraine, this project brings together a large scientific and academic team, with an additional eight NATO Allies also participating - Belgium, Denmark, France, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Slovenia, the UK, and the USA.
At the launch event, NATO Assistant Secretary General for Innovation, Hybrid and Cyber, Ambassador Jean-Charles Ellermann-Kingombe said: "This technology project demonstrates NATO's commitment to Ukraine and to rapid technology adoption. We will find innovative solutions together and boost interoperability. This collaborative project involving nine Allies and Ukraine will enhance operational energy management and improve strategic planning, increase mission endurance and operational readiness and effectiveness, while reducing costs and logistical risks. Through the exploitation of digital twin technology, it will also help identify suitable power systems in the rebuilding of Ukraine."
The project is part of NATO's Science for Peace and Security Program. On average, Ukrainian scientists are involved in 30% of proposals submitted to the SPS Programme each year. As of January 2025, Ukraine is participating in 50 ongoing SPS activities.
