BESS Insider: Фінансування та банківські програми для систем накопичення енергії

Following the success of our first “BESS Insider” session—where we broke down economics, technical challenges, and the equipment landscape—we are moving to the most critical question facing investors today: where to secure funding and under what conditions?

While the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) market in Ukraine is growing rapidly, high CAPEX remains the primary barrier. To help Club members navigate available financial instruments, we are bringing together business leaders and representatives from Energy Club member banks on a single platform.

Who is this meeting for?

Owners, CFOs, and top managers of member companies who:

Are seeking debt financing to install BESS at their own facilities.
Are developing commercial projects (arbitrage, ancillary services) and require credit leverage.
Are suppliers or EPC contractors looking to offer turnkey financial solutions to their clients.

Key Discussion Points (Practice-Oriented):

Lending Terms: Current interest rates, financing durations, and equity contribution requirements.
Collateral: Can BESS equipment itself serve as “hard collateral” for banks? Exploring alternative security options.
Financial Model Requirements: What does a credit committee look for? Specific cash flow expectations and ROI indicators.
Risk Assessment: How banks and insurers evaluate war-related risks and regulatory shifts (specifically regarding long-term contracts in the ancillary services market).
State and International Programs: The applicability of the “Affordable Loans 5-7-9%” program for storage systems, plus grant components from the EBRD/IFC.
Market Case Studies: Real-world examples of why some projects get a “yes” while others face rejection.

This is a unique opportunity to ask direct questions to the banking sector, stress-test your business plans, and find the right partners for your project’s financing.