Kyivstar Acquires Six Solar Power Plants to Boost Renewable Energy Capacity
VEON's Kyivstar Expands Renewable Energy Portfolio with Acquisition of Six Solar Power Plants
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VEON Ltd.'s subsidiary, Kyivstar Group Ltd., has acquired six solar power plants in Lviv, Ukraine, for $80.8 million, increasing its renewable energy capacity to 118 MW. This acquisition aims to enhance energy efficiency and support Ukraine's energy sector development.
- 01Kyivstar's acquisition includes six solar plants with a total capacity of 105 MW.
- 02The plants generated approximately 113 GWh of electricity and UAH 596 million in EBITDA in FY 2025.
- 03Kyivstar's renewable energy portfolio now stands at 118 MW, up from 13 MW acquired in December 2025.
- 04The company plans to sell all produced electricity to Ukraine's unified energy system, benefiting from green energy tariffs.
- 05Kyivstar aims to hedge against rising electricity costs while maintaining connectivity for millions of customers.
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VEON Ltd. announced that its subsidiary, Kyivstar Group Ltd., has successfully acquired six solar power plants in the Lviv region of Ukraine for $80.8 million (UAH 3.6 billion). This acquisition adds 105 megawatts (MW) to Kyivstar's renewable energy portfolio, which now totals 118 MW following its earlier purchase of a 13 MW solar facility in December 2025. The newly acquired plants produced about 113 GWh of electricity and contributed UAH 596 million in EBITDA for FY 2025. By selling 100% of the generated electricity to Ukraine's unified energy system, Kyivstar aims to leverage green energy tariffs, thus enhancing operational efficiency and providing a hedge against rising electricity costs. Kaan Terzioglu, CEO of VEON, emphasized the strategic importance of this investment in Ukraine's infrastructure and energy sector, while Oleksandr Komarov, President of Kyivstar, highlighted the company's commitment to sustainable energy solutions. This acquisition reflects Kyivstar's long-term vision for building a safe and efficient infrastructure in Ukraine.
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Kyivstar's investment in renewable energy is expected to enhance energy efficiency and reduce electricity costs for its operations.
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