Ukraine Smart Solar System

“Solar power plants can help Ukrainian society,” Sokolovskyi says, by giving energy independence to private citizens and businesses. Moreover, support for critical infrastructure like hospitals, clinics and schools – the kind of work Semenyshyn's Repower Ukraine does – often comes from PV and energy storage combined.

Following three years of bombardments and damage to its energy infrastructure, Ukrainian businesses are turning to self-consumption solar PV systems to keep the lights on.

Figures from the Solar Energy Association of Ukraine (SEAU) earlier this year showed that the country added around 850MW of solar PV capacity in 2024, the majority of which came from self-consumption systems installed by businesses. It's “become a trend”, Semenyshyn says.

Ukraine's desire during the post-war recovery to modernise the economy, decarbonise industries and increase the supply of renewable energy to Europe aims to accelerate this process. One of its key elements is the development of a Smart Grid. What does this technological innovation entail? Who does its benefits for consumers?

This partnership with Octopus Energy combines the strength of two national energy champions and is a step towards that future. By combining investment, technology and international support, we can help Ukrainian businesses and communities take control of their energy needs and lay the foundation for lasting energy independence.

“This investment will provide the Kyiv province with a world-class Smart Grid infrastructure that will help the country achieve its energy transition and prepare Ukraine to become a powerful centre of clean energy in the European Union,” explained Maksym Timchenko, CEO of DTEK.