New Episode of the Podcast “Pump Up Your Energy” Now on YouTube
The guest for this episode is Oleksii Savin, Director of the Sustainable Banking Department at UGB Ukrgasbank.
This is a discussion about how businesses and citizens can invest in energy independence today, and why commercial banks are becoming pivotal players in the development of sustainable energy in Ukraine. We cover practical case studies, tangible financial instruments, and the bank’s rationale when investing in “green” projects.
Key Discussion Points:
Credit programs for households: Achieving energy autonomy for private homes and available compensation mechanisms.
Sources of business financing: Ranging from the state-backed “5-7-9” program to international guarantees and cashback schemes.
Bank evaluation of energy projects: Analyzing risks, financial models, collateral, and the ESG approach.
Determining optimal investment: When Solar Power Plants (SPPs) are favored, and when Energy Storage Systems (ESS) take priority.
Why energy storage currently represents a “window of opportunity” for the coming years.
Preparing energy infrastructure for long-term wartime risks and subsequent reconstruction.
