Energy Independence as a Business Opportunity: Key Takeaways from the SUP Meeting

In-house energy generation and active consumer status are changing the rules of the game for good, transforming businesses from mere kilowatt buyers into fully-fledged, independent market players. We discussed trends, investments, and innovative solutions at the Union of Ukrainian Entrepreneurs (SUP) offline event, “Ukrainian Energy: Challenges and New Opportunities.”

Together with leading market experts, we broke down exactly how to turn current energy challenges into real business opportunities:

• Svitlana Babych, Head of the Service Department at DIAM, along with Olha Sydorchuk, Head of Construction Practice at Altelaw & Sempra, provided a step-by-step breakdown of all legal and construction processes involved in installing SPPs (solar power plants), CHPs (combined heat and power units), and energy storage systems for business needs.
• Tetiana Gorkusha, Deputy Head of the Market Analysis Department at JSC “Market Operator,” and Olha Savchenko, Head of Energy Practice at Altelaw & Sempra, discussed the practical nuances of grid connection and real monetization opportunities within the market.
• Oleksandr But, CEO of Gecko, and Serhiy Zinkevych, CEO of SUNSAY NRG, shared real-world case studies and innovative technical solutions. They highlighted actual equipment delivery timelines, ROI models, and aggregation as the main driver of electricity market transformation.

We sincerely thank our speakers for their deep analysis and business insights, and the participants for their powerful energy and engaging questions. Special thanks to the SUP team for providing an excellent platform for offline networking and partnership building.

More relevant topics and useful meetings are on the way! Stay tuned for announcements, and feel free to join our discussions and new projects.