During a conference at the Ukrainian Entrepreneurs Association (SUP) office in Warsaw, Kateryna Glazkova, the director of the organization, highlighted the potential for business collaboration between Poland and Ukraine.
She said that Polish and Ukrainian companies could together be “building small power plants in Ukraine and ongoing reconstruction after wartime destruction.”
Glazkova explained that Ukraine’s energy sector has suffered significant damage, with an 80% loss of production capacity due to wartime destruction.
This damage includes not only nuclear power plants but also a major hydroelectric power plant and numerous combined heat and power plants, leading to severe electricity shortages in cities.
“Cities are increasingly suffering from blackouts. In Kyiv, electricity is turned on for two hours every six hours during the day and at night. Generators have become the primary source of power in Ukraine, used by both residents and Ukrainian businesses,” she said.
She further emphasized the shift towards decentralized energy systems to mitigate susceptibility to missile strikes, presenting an opportunity for Polish companies to engage in the establishment of small power plants.
Furthermore, Glazkova highlighted that ongoing reconstruction efforts in Ukraine provide avenues for Polish companies to participate in various construction projects through online platforms. She underscored the importance of recognizing the current reconstruction phase as a viable opportunity for collaboration between Polish and Ukrainian businesses.
She mentioned that communities, similar to Polish municipalities, are announcing tenders for construction works, where Polish companies can also participate through online platforms.
The SUP, representing over 1,200 Ukrainian small and medium enterprises, has been operational for 8 years, generating significant employment and tax contributions (€2 billion annually) to the Ukrainian economy.
The international office in Warsaw aims to facilitate European support for Ukrainian businesses, foster international partnerships, and attract investments into the Ukrainian market.
Glazkova explained that Ukraine’s energy sector has suffered significant damage, with an 80% loss of production capacity due to wartime destruction.
This damage includes not only nuclear power plants but also a major hydroelectric power plant and numerous combined heat and power plants, leading to severe electricity shortages in cities.
“Cities are increasingly suffering from blackouts. In Kyiv, electricity is turned on for two hours every six hours during the day and at night. Generators have become the primary source of power in Ukraine, used by both residents and Ukrainian businesses,” she said.
She further emphasized the shift towards decentralized energy systems to mitigate susceptibility to missile strikes, presenting an opportunity for Polish companies to engage in the establishment of small power plants.
Furthermore, Glazkova highlighted that ongoing reconstruction efforts in Ukraine provide avenues for Polish companies to participate in various construction projects through online platforms. She underscored the importance of recognizing the current reconstruction phase as a viable opportunity for collaboration between Polish and Ukrainian businesses.
She mentioned that communities, similar to Polish municipalities, are announcing tenders for construction works, where Polish companies can also participate through online platforms.
The SUP, representing over 1,200 Ukrainian small and medium enterprises, has been operational for 8 years, generating significant employment and tax contributions (€2 billion annually) to the Ukrainian economy.
The international office in Warsaw aims to facilitate European support for Ukrainian businesses, foster international partnerships, and attract investments into the Ukrainian market.
Source: TVP World, PAP
