“Light Doesn’t Wait” — How Ukrainian Business Is Becoming Energy Independent During the War

As missiles destroy power plants, Ukrainian businesses are not just surviving — they’re generating their own energy. Companies are changing the rules of the game: instead of relying on the grid, they’re building solar power plants, installing batteries, and setting up seamless switching systems to stay operational even during outages.
This isn’t just about saving money — it’s about ensuring the country’s stability.

☀️ Building a New Energy Resilience

After the wave of blackouts in 2022, it became clear: diesel generators are not a strategy — they’re a temporary lifeline. True energy independence means local generation, backup systems, and smart energy management.
Businesses implementing these solutions can seamlessly switch between the grid, their own solar power, and backup sources — keeping operations running even in the most critical moments.

🏢 Leaders of Corporate Energy Independence: EVA, Avrora, VARUS, Epicenter and OKKO

Avrora and VARUS have already become symbols of Ukraine’s green transition. They’re investing tens of millions of hryvnias in solar plants that cover up to 90% of daytime consumption — with surplus power fed back into the grid.

Epicenter is also rapidly developing its own generation. The company currently operates nine solar power plants with a combined capacity of 15 MW, and plans to expand this to 108 MW by 2030. Construction is already underway for another 30 MW, with total investments estimated at $44 million — making Epicenter one of Ukraine’s largest private investors in solar energy.

OKKO has now equipped 244 of its more than 400 gas stations with rooftop solar plants — adding 40 new stations in just six months, as well as one on the building of its transport division.
The network’s total solar capacity has reached 5.9 MW. In 2025, the company is investing ₴30 million (including VAT) to install solar systems at 100 additional stations, wherever technically possible.

Most installations have capacities between 15–25 kW, while some reach 50–65 kW. They cover 15–55% of daily electricity demand at each gas station during peak generation.
Even in the retail fuel sector, a new standard of energy independence is emerging — local solar generation as a core part of infrastructure.

🔋 Resilience as a Competitive Advantage

• Companies with autonomous generation reduce outage risks and ensure uninterrupted production.

• During peak hours, self-generated power eases the load on the national grid, freeing more electricity for households.

• The key is seamlessness — automatic switching between energy sources without power loss or equipment failure.

Global 100% RE Ukraine supports companies that bet on energy independence and uninterrupted operation.
We believe that businesses must be ready for any challenge — with their own energy sources, seamless switching systems, and the ability to keep working without pause.
These are the kinds of initiatives we aim to promote and expand worldwide.