Project description:

Challenge: The business centre, located on Kharkivske highway in Kyiv, experiences high daily energy use and rising utility costs. That has created a significant financial burden and increased dependency on the central power line. Moreover, the consumption of conventional energy leads to higher CO₂ emissions, negatively affecting the environment, and does not meet the current sustainable development requirements.

Solution: The project envisions the installation of a grid-tied hybrid solar power plant with a capacity of 30 kW to partially replace the business centre’s energy consumption. The power plant will provide for up to 74% of daily consumption, reducing electricity costs and decreasing dependence on tariff fluctuations. The use of renewable energy will help increase energy efficiency and reduce the negative impact on the environment.

Result: The project implementation will ensure an annual generation of 16.9 MWh, savings of over USD 2,200, a reduction in CO₂, NOx, and SOx emissions, as well as the conservation of resources equivalent to hundreds of trees and thousands of litres of fuel. The investment payback period is projected to be less than 10 years. The business centre will gain a stable source of clean energy, enhancing its competitiveness and improving its environmental reputation.

esponse to tightening EU environmental standards, the company offers packaging solutions that already meet future requirements: a closed-loop production cycle, certified plastic-free materials, and eco-focused private label technologies. The company has become a trusted partner for retailers, fuel networks, HoReCa, and distributors in Ukraine and Europe. In 2025, Univest plans to export to 18 countries and has received inquiries from the UK, France, and Switzerland. UniCup™ is not a reaction to a trend, but rather a vision of the future of sustainable packaging.

Partners:

Atmosfera, LLC

Category: Environment & Climate Action

Company: BDO, LLC

About the company: 

BDO, LLC (BDO in Ukraine) is a part of the international BDO audit and consulting network that has been successfully operating in Ukraine since 1997. The company has offices in Kyiv, Dnipro, and Lviv and currently employs around 230 specialists. BDO offers a wide range of professional services: audit, accounting outsourcing, tax and legal consulting, valuation (including valuation of war-related losses), corporate finance, business and IT consulting, cybersecurity, training and other advisory services.

The company is an approved auditor for EBRD, World Bank, and European Investment Bank, a member of the Forum of Firms, and is ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified.

BDO is a strong supporter of the principles of sustainable development, through its participation in the UN Global Compact, implementation of eco-projects, conducting first aid training, promotion of cultural and educational initiatives, and support for Ukraine’s reconstruction.