During the Solar Agro Conference, organized by the Solar Energy Association of Ukraine (SEAU), an important statement was made regarding the future of customs exemptions for the import of equipment for solar power plants (PV systems) and energy storage systems (ESS).
Andriy Gerus, Head of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Energy and Housing and Communal Services, emphasized that the continuation of these exemptions beyond January 1, 2026, is currently in question:
“All decisions regarding the granting of exemptions are extremely difficult, given the significant financial needs of the security and defense sector. At this point, I cannot promise anything – the final decision lies with the Tax Committee. Therefore, I encourage taking advantage of the current exemption while it is still in place.”
Mr. Gerus also stressed that market-based electricity pricing is key to stimulating the development of flexible generation and energy storage, and announced the preparation of a draft law to synchronize Ukrainian energy market rules with European ones (market coupling) – a step expected to boost new investments.
In turn, SEAU Chairman Vladyslav Sokolovskyi reminded that the customs exemptions introduced in July 2024 have already significantly boosted equipment imports:
“Last year, approximately 1,200 MW of solar panels were imported into Ukraine. A significant increase began precisely after the exemption was introduced. In 2025, we expect no less – and this year, the installation of solar power plants must be accompanied by energy storage systems.”
According to SEAU forecasts, the deployment of ESS could stabilize the power system within the next three years, which is especially critical under wartime conditions.
As a reminder, at the end of May 2025, SEAU submitted an official request to the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Finance Committee, Danylo Hetmantsev, regarding the extension of the preferential import regime for renewable energy equipment beyond January 1, 2026, and the retention of the cash accounting method for VAT for renewable electricity producers.