10 Facts About How Ukrainian Businesses Secure Their Energy Supply Despite Russian Strikes

31/ 10/ 2025

russia has carried out more than 600 attacks on Ukraine’s energy system between 2022 and the first half of 2025 — and continues to do so. Ukrainian companies are doing everything possible to stay connected to the grid and create backup power sources. Access to electricity has become a matter of business survival. Between June and September 2025, the visual communications agency Top Lead, in partnership with Raiffeisen Bank Ukraine and supported by Forbes BrandVoice, conducted a large-scale survey of Ukrainian companies on how they are strengthening their energy efficiency and independence. The results were presented in the infographic report “Energy Shift” and showcased at the Forbes conference “Energy of Business.” Here are the key figures from the survey that illustrate the energy transformation of Ukrainian businesses. Impact of Strikes on Energy Infrastructure. 76% of Ukrainian companies have been affected by power outages — with industrial businesses suffering the most. Steps Toward Energy Independence and Efficiency. 95% of companies are implementing solutions to use energy more efficiently or become energy independent. Moreover, 44% of businesses began their energy transformation even before the full-scale invasion. The most widespread steps include installing backup power sources (74%), switching to LED lighting (60%), and setting up own generation facilities (59%). Self-Generation as a Trend. 59% of companies have installed their own generation facilities — with solar panels and power plants being the most popular solutions. 97% of companies that installed generation facilities use the electricity they produce for their own needs. 40% sell or plan to sell part of it. Results of the Shift. 68% of companies have reduced their energy costs. The main factors behind this are installing own generation facilities, using energy-efficient equipment, and modernizing production processes. Main Barriers to Change. The high cost of technologies is the biggest obstacle to energy transformation — noted by 49% of survey participants. More than a quarter believe that the lack of government support is also a problem. Finances: Businesses Rely on Their Own Resources. 94% of companies are financing their transformation with their own funds, while only 5% have received government support. Explore more results from the business survey on energy transformation and learn about the measures that enhance energy resilience — download the “Energy Shift” report via the link. The study was conducted by the visual communications agency Top Lead in partnership with Raiffeisen Bank Ukraine and supported by Forbes BrandVoice. Patrons — Atmosfera, Helios Strategia, IDS Ukraine, Baker Tilly, XP Group, MCL Group, British American Tobacco Ukraine; Analytical Partner — DiXi Group; Media Partners — Ua War Infographics, Aggeek; Communication Partners — Global Compact Network Ukraine, European Business Association, IT Ukraine Association, Energy Act for Ukraine Foundation.

Between June and September 2025, the visual communications agency Top Lead, in partnership with Raiffeisen Bank Ukraine and supported by Forbes BrandVoice, conducted a large-scale survey of Ukrainian companies on how they are strengthening their energy efficiency and independence.

The results were presented in the infographic report “Energy Shift” and showcased at the Forbes conference “Energy of Business.”

Here are the key figures from the survey that illustrate the energy transformation of Ukrainian businesses.

Impact of Strikes on Energy Infrastructure

76% of Ukrainian companies have been affected by power outages — with industrial businesses suffering the most.

Steps Toward Energy Independence and Efficiency

95% of companies are implementing solutions to use energy more efficiently or become energy independent.

Moreover, 44% of businesses began their energy transformation even before the full-scale invasion.

The most widespread steps include installing backup power sources (74%), switching to LED lighting (60%), and setting up own generation facilities (59%).

Self-Generation as a Trend

59% of companies have installed their own generation facilities — with solar panels and power plants being the most popular solutions.

97% of companies that installed generation facilities use the electricity they produce for their own needs.

40% sell or plan to sell part of it.

Results of the Shift

68% of companies have reduced their energy costs. The main factors behind this are installing own generation facilities, using energy-efficient equipment, and modernizing production processes.

Main Barriers to Change

The high cost of technologies is the biggest obstacle to energy transformation — noted by 49% of survey participants. More than a quarter believe that the lack of government support is also a problem.

Finances: Businesses Rely on Their Own Resources

94% of companies are financing their transformation with their own funds, while only 5% have received government support.

Explore more results from the business survey on energy transformation and learn about the measures that enhance energy resilience — download the “Energy Shift” report via the link.

The study was conducted by the visual communications agency Top Lead in partnership with Raiffeisen Bank Ukraine and supported by Forbes BrandVoice.
Patrons — Atmosfera, Helios Strategia, IDS Ukraine, Baker Tilly, XP Group, MCL Group, British American Tobacco Ukraine;
Analytical Partner — DiXi Group;
Media Partners — Ua War Infographics, Aggeek;
Communication Partners — Global Compact Network Ukraine, European Business Association, IT Ukraine Association, Energy Act for Ukraine Foundation.