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From April 9 to 10, 2025, Shentai New Energy team rushed to the Kiev International Exhibition Center in Ukraine to deeply participate in the Ukrainian Green Energy Exhibition (GREEN:EXPO). This industry event focusing on alternative energy and distributed power generation, energy-saving technology and sustainable development is not only an important platform for global energy companies to show their strength and exchange and cooperation, but also an excellent window for Shentai New Energy to gain insight into the dynamics of the photovoltaic energy market after the war in Ukraine.
Analysis of Ukraine's post-war energy market, opportunities and challenges coexist
War Trauma: Severe Infrastructure Damage
The Russian-Ukrainian conflict has brought devastating blows to Ukraine's energy infrastructure. As of 2024, 80% of Ukraine's thermal power generation capacity has been destroyed, nuclear power plants and substations have been frequently damaged, and only 2 of the nine operating reactors are operating at full capacity, and the whole country is facing a normalized power outage crisis. This situation highlights the vulnerability of Ukrainian energy systems and provides an opportunity for the development of photovoltaic energy. The instability of traditional energy supply has made all sectors of Ukrainian society increasingly urgent for stable and clean energy. With its advantages of fast deployment and low cost, photovoltaic energy has become an important choice for post-war reconstruction of the energy system.
Policy support: Promote the development of the photovoltaic industry
The Ukrainian government attaches great importance to the development of renewable energy and has introduced a series of favorable policies. In terms of tax reductions and subsidies, imported photovoltaic modules, energy storage equipment and inverters are exempt from value-added tax (the policy is valid until 2026), distributed photovoltaic projects enjoy a fixed on-grid electricity price (FIT) of 0.15 euros/kWh, and the subsidy period for industrial and commercial projects is extended to 2030. The government also included renewable energy into the "National Reconstruction Plan", prioritizing the approval of photovoltaic power plants, energy storage systems and smart grid projects, and providing 50% government loan guarantee. These policies provide solid policy guarantees for the development of the photovoltaic industry, reduce the investment costs and risks of enterprises, and attract the attention of many domestic and foreign companies.
Market demand: explosive growth
The war has led to the vulnerability of traditional power grids, and household photovoltaic energy storage systems have become a necessity for emergency power in households. In 2024, Ukraine's household energy storage installed capacity increased by 300% year-on-year, and the market size is expected to reach US$250 million in 2025. Industrial electricity prices rose by 45% (2024 data), enterprises turned to self-initiated and self-use mode, and industries such as food processing, logistics and warehousing have strong demand for 10-100kW roof photovoltaic systems. In addition, cities such as Kiev and Odessa plan to add 5,000 new public charging piles within three years, and the government provides a 30% cost subsidy for the construction of charging stations, and Chinese companies can output "optical storage and charging integration" solutions. The power supply in rural areas is unstable. The government bids for the construction of 200 off-grid microgrid projects, giving priority to the use of photovoltaic energy storage diesel generator hybrid systems, with a single project budget of US$500,000-2 million.
Insight into trends and seize opportunities
At the exhibition site, there are a wide range of photovoltaic technologies and products. From high-efficiency photovoltaic modules and tracking systems, to distributed photovoltaic power stations, rapid deployment of solar energy systems in war zones, to containerized battery energy storage (BESS), diesel-solar hybrid power supply systems and other energy storage and microgrid solutions, it fully demonstrates the diversified development and wide application prospects of photovoltaic energy technology. The Shentai New Energy team conducted in-depth exchanges and discussions with energy companies, experts and scholars from all over the world, absorbed cutting-edge technical concepts and innovative ideas from the industry, and provided useful reference for the company's technology research and development and product upgrades.
Increase R&D investment and enhance product competitiveness
Faced with the huge opportunities in Ukraine's post-war photovoltaic energy market, Shentai New Energy will continue to increase its R&D investment in the new energy field and continuously improve its technical level and product quality. In response to the low temperature environment in Ukraine in winter, the company will further optimize the product's cold resistance and the explosion-proof design of energy storage batteries to ensure that the product can adapt to harsh usage environments.
Expand market channels and strengthen localized operations
Shentai New Energy will actively expand Ukrainian market channels and strengthen cooperation with local enterprises. By establishing strategic partnerships with local distributors, quickly establish a complete after-sales network to improve product market coverage and customer satisfaction.
Respond to policy calls and promote energy transformation
Shentai New Energy will actively respond to the Ukrainian government’s energy policy call and participate in Ukrainian energy reconstruction work. The company plans to expand Ukraine to carry out a series of photovoltaic energy projects, including household photovoltaic power generation systems, industrial and commercial rooftop photovoltaic power stations, and off-grid microgrid projects, etc., to provide Ukraine with a stable and clean energy supply and help Ukraine achieve energy independence and sustainable development goals.
The Ukrainian Green Energy Exhibition (GREEN:EXPO) provides Shentai New Energy with a valuable opportunity to understand the photovoltaic energy market after the war in Ukraine. Through the exhibition, Shentai New Energy deeply realized the huge potential and development opportunities of the Ukrainian photovoltaic energy market.
