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The Solar Energy Association of Ukraine, together with its partner and Chief Legal Advisor, the law firm Sokolovskyi & Partners, held a closed meeting of the SEAU Legal Committee dedicated to the increasingly important topic of criminal prosecution risks for participants in Ukraine’s energy market. The meeting was moderated by Ivan Balytskyi, Head of the …

SEAU Legal Committee Discusses Criminal Law Risks for Energy Market Participants Читати далі »

Ukraine’s agricultural sector is increasingly investing in its own power generation and battery energy storage systems. At the same time, the successful implementation of such projects requires not only sound technical solutions but also a clear understanding of the current legal framework and the available business models within the electricity market. Ivan Balytskyi, Head of …

Ivan Balytskyi, Head of the SEAU Legal Committee: Legal Mechanisms for Implementing Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Projects for Agricultural Businesses Читати далі »

On 25 June, the Solar Energy Association of Ukraine (SEAU) held a closed meeting of its Legal Committee, dedicated to the latest developments in international taxation and cross-border payments to non-residents. The meeting was moderated by Ivan Balytsky, Head of the SEAU Legal Committee. The keynote speaker was Natalia Kurilenko, Head of Tax Practice at …

SEAU Discusses New International Taxation Rules: How to Preserve Tax Benefits When Making Payments to Non-Residents Читати далі »

Ukraine’s solar energy and battery energy storage market continues to evolve rapidly. Alongside the emergence of new business models, technologies, and financing instruments, the expectations of international investors toward new projects are also changing. What defines a project’s investment attractiveness today? Why is high-quality project development becoming a distinct professional competency? What role will investment-ready …

Dmytro Lukomskyi, Head of SEAU’s Investment Committee: Investment-Ready Projects Are Becoming the New Competitive Advantage of Ukraine’s Renewable Energy Market Читати далі »

On May 19, 2026, the Solar Energy Association of Ukraine (SEAU) held an open meeting of its Legal Committee on the topic: “Dividends, Interest, and Royalties: How to Properly Make Payments Abroad.” The event was held via Zoom and brought together business representatives, CFOs, accountants, tax consultants, lawyers, investors, and companies working with foreign partners …

SEAU Held an Open Meeting of Its Legal Committee: How Businesses Can Safely Make Payments to Non-Residents in 2026 Читати далі »

Ivan Balytskyi, Chair of the Legal Committee of the Solar Energy Association of Ukraine (SEAU) and partner of SEAU’s chief legal advisor – the law firm Sokolovskyi & Partners, outlined the key changes for the energy market introduced by Law No. 4777-IX in an op-ed for the media outlet Energoreforma. The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine …

Five Rules Changed by Law No. 4777-IX for the Energy Market Читати далі »

On 19 February 2026, the Solar Energy Association of Ukraine (SEAU) held an open meeting of its Legal Committee dedicated to the practical aspects of judicial appeals against tax assessment notices following the completion of the administrative appeal procedure. The meeting was part of SEAU’s series of events aimed at supporting renewable energy market participants …

SEAU: Judicial appeals of tax decisions require a clear strategy and an active position from businesses Читати далі »

Between 2022 and 2024, Ukraine imported approximately 10 GW of power capacity and more than 20 GWh of energy capacity in battery energy storage systems. The vast majority of these solutions have been installed in private households and at enterprises exclusively for their own energy independence needs. According to Serhii Ruchko, Head of the Energy …

10 GW of ESS capacity: how decentralized energy storage can support the power system Читати далі »