Articles tagged with "Ukraine"
Ukraine’s startups keep building
Despite the ongoing war following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian startups have not only survived but continue to build and grow. Companies like edtech firm Preply maintain significant operations in Kyiv, with a substantial portion of their engineering teams based in Ukraine. Startups across various sectors, including defense technology and mental health, leverage local engineering talent to support both the country’s resilience and its population’s needs. For example, a startup originally founded in the U.S. pivoted to develop Luminify, a tool aiding Ukrainians in coping with wartime trauma, collaborating with military units and clinics to provide mental health support. Kyiv remains the primary startup hub despite frequent missile strikes and power outages, with offices and coworking spaces adapting to harsh conditions by using generators and serving as warm refuges for employees. Western cities like Lviv have also become important centers for displaced tech workers, benefiting from proximity to the Polish border and hosting international tech events such as IT Arena 2025. Venture capital firms
energystartupsUkrainepower-gridgeneratorstechnologyinnovationUkraine — 39% BEV Share! - CleanTechnica
In November, Ukraine achieved a remarkable 39% market share for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) despite the ongoing war and its relatively small new vehicle market of 7,910 registrations. Over 3,000 new BEVs were registered that month, making Ukraine one of the global leaders in EV adoption. A key factor behind this surge is the absence of VAT on EVs, similar to Albania, combined with a steady influx of Chinese-made EVs, particularly from BYD, which commands 20% of Ukraine’s overall vehicle market. The local government plans to introduce VAT next year, prompting a surge in purchases in late 2025, though efforts are underway to extend the VAT exemption. The November top 10 best-selling vehicles in Ukraine included three BYD models, with five out of ten being either fully BEV or predominantly BEV variants. Legacy automakers are largely missing from the BEV wave, with Volkswagen’s China-made ID.Unyx (a rebadged Cupra T
energyelectric-vehiclesBEVbattery-electric-vehiclesclean-energyautomotive-marketUkraineHow Solar Power Is Helping In Ukraine - CleanTechnica
The article from CleanTechnica highlights the critical role solar power is playing in supporting civilians affected by the conflict in Ukraine, particularly those living near frontline areas who face severe energy insecurity. Millions of people in regions such as Sumy, Dnipro, Zaporizhia, and Kherson lack reliable access to electricity, making daily survival challenging. Many rely on burning firewood for cooking and heating, which not only exposes them to health risks but also makes them vulnerable to attacks, as Russian drones detect smoke and target these locations under the assumption they are military sites. To address this, the humanitarian organization Hope for Ukraine is distributing portable solar power kits that include a 200-watt solar panel and a smoke-free electric cookstove. These kits enable families to cook safely without producing smoke, reducing the risk of drone strikes, and provide electricity for other essential needs such as lighting, heating, and charging laptops for remote learning. So far, 80 kits have been distributed, with plans to deliver an additional
energysolar-powerrenewable-energyhumanitarian-aidUkraineclean-energyelectric-cookstoveUkraine's Reconstruction Will Be Green, Transport Must Play Its Part - CleanTechnica
energysustainable-mobilitygreen-reconstructiontransport-infrastructureenergy-efficiencyUkrainerailway-lawUkraine plans a small nuclear reactor in Chernobyl exclusion zone
nuclear-energysmall-modular-reactorsChernobylenergy-needsUkrainepower-generationradiation-managementDrone Swords Into Ploughshares: How Ukraine’s Wartime Expertise Can Reshape Farming
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