Solar Energy Association of Ukraine

What Solar Energy Association of Ukraine does

The Solar Energy Association of Ukraine (ASEU) is a Kyiv-based non-profit industry association founded in 2017 that represents more than 90 member companies, 400+ residential solar owners, and a community of 9,000+ solar professionals across Ukraine. Its core products and services include an Installer Catalog, policy and regulatory publications, an events platform anchored by the annual Solar & BESS Invest Forum and Intersolar Europe participation, the EU-backed RETRIEVE project (2025) covering distributed PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and mini-grids, and membership tiers for enterprises, installers, and homeowners. Underlying technology engagement spans solar PV, BESS, and distributed generation, with formal research collaboration via an MoU with NTU KhPI.

ASEU's business model is non-commercial: revenue is derived from membership dues, paid event ticket and sponsorship income, publication sales, and project grants (notably EU-funded initiatives such as RETRIEVE). Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, channeled through partnerships with equipment vendors (Huawei, GoodWe, SOLARKIT Europe) and international associations (SolarPower Europe, Global Solar Council). The association also functions as the Public Council under Ukraine's Ministry of Energy and co-founded the 100 RE Ukraine Coalition (2019), giving it a quasi-regulatory role in feed-in tariff, net-billing, and tax policy formulation. Operationally it is lean, with 9 employees, and is governed by Chairman Vladyslav Sokolovskyi alongside committee heads covering legal, investment, electricity markets, and digitalization.

Name

Solar Energy Association of Ukraine

Legal name

ГС «Асоціація сонячної енергетики України»

Website

https://aseu.org.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Solar Energy Association of Ukraine is a Kyiv-based non-profit founded in 2017 that represents 90+ member companies, 400+ residential solar owners, and 9,000+ solar professionals, delivering advocacy, events, and the EU-backed RETRIEVE reconstruction project.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Energy Trade Association

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar Quality, Testing, Certification & Standards (Lab Testing, Inspections, Compliance) (EUAMABAN)

Keywords

• Solar energy association
• Renewable energy advocacy
• Solar PV market intelligence
• Installer directory services
• Energy storage policy

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Association membership dues from 90+ energy companies and business groups in the solar sector
2. Event Tickets and Registration: Sale of electronic tickets for conferences, forums, and professional events organized by the association
3. Professional Services: Legal consulting, committee services, and specialized advisory services for members through partner organizations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Solar Energy Association of Ukraine is a non-profit civil association (громадська спілка) that represents Ukraine's solar energy sector. It delivers membership-based services including a national installer catalog, the RETRIEVE solar-market research initiative, industry conferences and events, and analytical publications covering solar PV and battery energy storage. It also conducts legislative and regulatory advocacy for its member companies, household solar owners, and the broader Ukrainian solar-energy professional community.

Product overview

Solar Energy Association of Ukraine (ASEU) is a professional industry association, not a product company. It operates as a unified association offering a portfolio of member services: an installer directory platform, industry conferences and events, policy advocacy through specialized committees, and research publications. The association also participates in the European RETRIEVE project for solar panel recycling. These services work together to support the Ukrainian solar energy ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Membership of the Solar Energy Association of Ukraine An annual tiered membership for Ukrainian solar PV and BESS companies (developers, EPCs, distributors, equipment vendors, O&M providers) granting access to legislative and regulatory advocacy, the vetted installer catalog, the RETRIEVE research platform, industry events, and publications.
• National Installer Catalog of the Solar Energy Association of Ukraine

Quantifiable outcome

• 800-850 MW of new solar capacity installed in Ukraine in 2024
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• RETRIEVE Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025ASEU joined the European RETRIEVE project (Reintegration of Photovoltaic Panel Waste Back into Manufacturing as High-Value Products) under EU Horizon Europe framework, focusing on circular economy solutions for solar panel recycling in Ukraine. Consortium includes 16 partners from 10 countries including research organizations, scientific centers, and industry associations from Norway, Germany, Spain, France, Lithuania, Türkiye, Belgium, Switzerland, Romania, and Ukraine.
• Global Solar CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021ASEU joined the Global Solar Council, the worldwide solar energy association, participating in international policy dialogue and representing Ukrainian solar interests globally.
• SolarPower EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020ASEU became a member of SolarPower Europe, the European solar industry association, enabling access to European best practices, market intelligence, and international networking opportunities for Ukrainian solar energy sector.
• 100 RE Ukraine (Global 100% Renewables Ukraine)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019ASEU is a co-founder of the Global 100% Renewables Ukraine platform, working collaboratively with other renewable energy associations to advance Ukraine's energy transition and policy development.
• Huawei UkrainemajorTechnology or IntegrationHuawei is a partner of ASEU, presenting BESS solutions and energy storage controllers at association events and conferences. Huawei received the Smarter E AWARD 2026 as an ASEU partner.
• GoodWemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGoodWe, together with distributor Nota Trade, partners with ASEU to conduct Installer Academy training programs in Kyiv for solar installers, EPC companies, and renewable energy professionals.
• SOLARKIT EuropemajorTechnology or IntegrationSOLARKIT Europe partnered with ASEU to conduct open committee meetings on BESS solutions and best practices from European markets for Ukrainian energy storage implementation.
• Nota TrademajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNota Trade serves as distribution partner for GoodWe products and co-organizer of Installer Academy Kyiv training events in partnership with ASEU.
• DTEK VDEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDTEK VDE is a member and partner of ASEU, representing one of Ukraine's largest energy companies focused on renewable energy development.
• Public Council under Ministry of Energy of UkrainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASEU is an official member of the Public Council under the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine, providing direct engagement with government on energy policy development.
• National Technical University Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute (NTU KhPI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASEU signed a Memorandum of cooperation with NTU KhPI for joint research, education, and development of human capital in the solar energy sector.
• Sokolovskyi and Partners Law FirmmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSokolovskyi and Partners serves as Chief Legal Advisor to ASEU, providing legal counsel and support for the association's Legal Committee activities and member services.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA): The US national solar industry trade association. Most direct functional peer to ASEU: member-driven advocacy, installer directories, industry events, regulatory engagement with federal/state authorities, and market analytics for the solar value chain.
• Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA): Canada's national clean energy association covering solar, wind, and storage. Comparable in function: member-driven advocacy, events, and policy work on renewable energy deployment, similar in scale to ASEU within a single national market.
• Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft (BSW-Solar): Germany's national solar industry association. Closely comparable in scope: advocates for solar PV at national level, runs events and policy engagement, and supports members across the full solar value chain, mirroring ASEU's role in Ukraine.
• Smart Energy Council (Australia): Australia's national solar and storage industry association. Directly comparable in function: membership services, policy advocacy, industry events, and installer engagement, with a similar PV+BESS focus to ASEU's mandate in Ukraine.
• Solar Energy UK: The UK national solar industry association. Highly comparable in mandate: member services, policy advocacy on tariffs and grid access, industry events, training programs, and installer engagement, paralleling ASEU's structure in Ukraine.
• 100 RE Ukraine (Global 100% Renewables Ukraine): A multi-renewable industry coalition co-founded by ASEU. Directly comparable as a Ukrainian renewable advocacy platform, but with a broader renewables scope (not solar-only) and coalition structure rather than single-sector association.

Broad incumbents

• Global Solar Council: The worldwide solar industry body of which ASEU is a member. Operates as a global umbrella for national associations, directly comparable in advocacy and international representation function, but at a worldwide rather than country level.
• SolarPower Europe: The European solar industry association of which ASEU is a member. Directly comparable in mandate (sector advocacy, market intelligence, events, policy work) but operates at pan-European scale, serving a much broader membership and policy footprint.

Regional players

• Ukrainian Wind Energy Association (UWEA): A Ukrainian renewable energy industry association focused on wind. Operates in the same country and adjacent sub-sector to ASEU, sharing the regulatory engagement mission but specializing in wind rather than solar PV and BESS.

Emerging players

• Energy Storage Association (ESA / American Clean Power Association): A US-focused energy storage advocacy body. Comparable to ASEU's BESS committee work in promoting storage policy, grid integration, and industry standards; differs in being storage-only and US-jurisdiction rather than Ukrainian PV+BESS.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC2L-h1NaXMEMFmn9enQFf4w/about
• Facebookfacebook.com/aseuofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aseu

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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