6 energy independence programmes for condominiums, households and business in Ukraine: up to UAH 4 million

Six state and donor programmes that help Ukrainian homes and companies get through winter on their own power: generators, solar plants, batteries and heat pumps. All six accept applications on a rolling basis, so it makes sense to apply before the cold season rather than after the first outages.

The programmes differ in mechanics as much as in amounts. Two of them pay a non-repayable compensation, three work as subsidised loans, and for business there is a separate overview of grants. Everything depends on who applies: a condominium association, a private homeowner and an entrepreneur go through different doors.

The programmes are grouped by applicant below. A comparison table follows the descriptions.

Apartment buildings and condominium associations

SvitloDIM: up to UAH 300,000 for backup power in a building

A government programme funded from the state budget and run through the Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories and the Diia portal. The amount depends on the number of floors: UAH 100,000 for buildings of up to 6 floors, UAH 200,000 for 7-16 floors and UAH 300,000 for 17 floors and more. Condominium associations, building managers and housing cooperatives apply. The programme operates in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Kyiv and Kharkiv regions for the duration of the energy emergency.

Practical tip. The amount is tied to the number of floors, not to the cost of equipment. List what must keep running without grid power (lift, pumps, heating unit) and choose equipment for that list within your amount.

More: full review in the GetGrant database.

GreenDIM: up to UAH 4 million for a solar plant or heat pump

The Energy Efficiency Fund programme compensates up to 70% of equipment costs: up to UAH 4 million for a solar power plant or energy storage system, up to UAH 2 million for a heat pump, and 50% up to UAH 1 million for a generator. Condominium associations and housing cooperatives apply. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed within five days.

Practical tip. This is a compensation, not an advance: the building has to cover the remaining cost itself. That is where the subsidised loan for condominiums in the next item helps.

More: full review in the GetGrant database.

Loan for condominiums: up to UAH 3 million for generators, solar plants and heat pumps

A subsidised loan under the Affordable Loans 5-7-9% programme for condominium associations and housing cooperatives. Up to UAH 3 million for up to three years, at 0% in the first year, 5% in the second and 7% in the third. The money goes to generators, solar power plants and heat pumps for the needs of an apartment building.

More: full review in the GetGrant database.

Private houses

Energy independence for households: loan of up to UAH 480,000 with up to 30% compensation

A state programme for owners of private houses: a subsidised loan for autonomous and backup power equipment. Loans range from UAH 10,000 to UAH 480,000, and the state compensates up to 30% of the cost. Homeowners and their first-degree family members can apply.

More: full review in the GetGrant database.

Business

0% loan for power generation equipment for business

Under the government energy support package, the Business Development Fund offers micro, small and medium-sized businesses loans at 0% a year for power generation equipment. The programme is permanent and has no deadline.

More: full review in the GetGrant database.

Energy grants for Ukrainian business in 2026: programmes of up to €300,000

A separate GetGrant overview brings together grant programmes from the EBRD, the EU and the Government of Ukraine for energy equipment at companies, with amounts of up to €300,000. Start there if a loan does not suit you and you are looking for non-repayable funding.

More: full review in the GetGrant database.

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