EVA, part of TERWIN, has installed a solar power plant on the roof of its distribution center in Lviv
19.03.2025
The new power plant consists of 1,239 solar panels, covers an area of 7,400 m², and has a capacity of 718 kW. EVA invested over UAH 18 million in this project.
The EVA retail chain is part of TERWIN, a corporation established to scale the successful experience of businesses through strategic projects for Ukraine’s development.
The solar plant will serve as an additional energy source for the company, significantly reducing dependence on the city power grid. Under stable electricity supply conditions, it will help optimize utility costs. In the event of outages, it will partially offset the load on the diesel generator, reducing fuel consumption and overall energy expenses.
“We expect that in the summer months, the solar station will cover 75–80% of daytime energy consumption at the Lviv warehouse. This will not only save resources but also make the company more eco-friendly and energy-independent,” said Mykola Leonov, Chief Energy Engineer at EVA and EVA.UA.
The project started in 2024 and was completed in early 2025. The total investment amounted to over UAH 18 million. In 2025, the company plans to scale the initiative by installing solar power plants at its distribution centers in Dnipro and Brovary, allocating around UAH 34 million for these facilities.
“We aim to make the company more resilient to external factors and to reduce the load on the national power system. Expanding the project to Dnipro and Brovary is another step towards implementing sustainable energy solutions,” added Mykola Leonov.
Looking ahead, EVA does not rule out the possibility of increasing the capacity of the Lviv solar power plant. The warehouse roof has enough space to double current output. However, efficient solar energy storage technologies are not yet available in Ukraine.
Implementing such solutions not only helps businesses optimize costs but also contributes to the overall stability of the country's energy system by reducing peak loads on the grid and ensuring more predictable energy consumption.