The annual “Energy of Business” Forum took place in Kyiv, bringing together more than 300 participants — representatives of leading energy companies, investors, and regulators. The central theme of the discussions was Ukraine’s readiness for the 2025–2026 winter and the search for new models of business resilience under wartime conditions.
The forum highlighted several key priorities shaping the further development of the energy market:
• the shift toward own generation and energy efficiency
• the development of energy storage systems as a response to balancing challenges
• the need for stable regulation to attract private capital
• strengthening the course toward green transformation as a strategic direction for the entire economy
“The future lies in green transformation, and this vector remains strong across all sectors,” said Iryna Beresnieva, CEO of Tolk Ukraine, who took part in the forum. “The main thing is to remain independent. Today it’s important to rely on a cold mind rather than emotions or criticism. We must be prepared for the worst scenarios, but not lose hope — and do our job at 100%.”
Ukraine’s energy sector enters another wartime winter with greater maturity, experience, and confidence in its capabilities. Businesses have learned to act despite challenges — and this resilience is now their defining strength.
Energy is becoming more than just a production sector — it is a field of systemic solutions where bold technologies, responsible choices, and a sincere belief in a peaceful future come together.
Iryna Beresnieva, Tolk: The Formula for Resilience — Stay Rational and Hold on to Hope