Iryna Beresnieva Tolk: The Formula for Resilience is Staying Rational and Not Losing Hope

The annual “Energy of Business” forum was held in Kyiv, bringing together over 300 participants—representatives of leading energy companies, investors, and regulators. The main topic of discussion was the country’s preparedness for the 2025–2026 winter and the search for new models of business resilience amid the war.

The forum highlighted key priorities that will define the future development of the energy market and shape its strategic direction:

• The transition to self-generation and energy efficiency;
• The development of energy storage systems as a response to balancing challenges;
• The need for stable regulation to attract private capital;
• Strengthening the commitment to the green transformation—as a strategic direction for the entire economy.

“The future belongs to the green transformation, and this vector is maintained across all industries,” noted Iryna Beresnieva, General Director of Tolk Ukraine LLC, a forum participant. “The main thing is to remain independent. Today, it is crucial to stay rational, not emotional or critical. We must be prepared for the worst-case scenarios but not lose hope for the best, and do our job to the fullest—at 100%.”

Ukraine’s energy sector is entering another wartime winter with maturity, experience, and confidence in its own capabilities. Business has learned to operate in spite of challenges—and this is precisely what defines its true resilience.

The energy sector is becoming more than just a sphere of production; it is a field of systemic solutions, combining innovative technologies, conscious responsibility, and a genuine belief in a peaceful future.