VEON’s Kyivstar Extends Energy Resilience of Network
VEON's subsidiary Kyivstar is enhancing its network resilience in Ukraine by deploying an additional 848 industrial generators and 61,766 batteries. This investment aims to ensure service continuity during extended power blackouts caused by attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Kyivstar has already deployed 2,322 generators and 115,000 four-hour duration batteries at base stations.
The company has invested over USD 24 million in energy resilience over the past two years. This new deployment is part of Kyivstar's strategy to support critical connectivity across Ukraine, including facilities requiring at least three days of generating capacity during comprehensive power outages.
VEON and Kyivstar have committed to invest USD 1 billion in Ukraine over a five-year period from 2023 to 2027. Kyivstar was recently recognized as Ukraine's largest foreign investor in 2022 and 2023 by Forbes Ukraine and received the GSMA's Global Mobile Award for its Network Resilience Project at MWC 2024.
- Kyivstar is investing in 848 additional industrial generators and 61,766 batteries to enhance network resilience
- The company has already invested over USD 24 million in energy resilience over the past two years
- VEON and Kyivstar have committed to invest USD 1 billion in Ukraine from 2023 to 2027
- Kyivstar was recognized as Ukraine's largest foreign investor in 2022 and 2023 by Forbes Ukraine
- Kyivstar received the GSMA's Global Mobile Award for its Network Resilience Project at MWC 2024
- Extended power blackouts in Ukraine due to attacks on energy infrastructure pose challenges to network operations
Insights
The decision by Kyivstar to add 848 industrial generators and 61,766 batteries amid ongoing blackouts is a significant capital expenditure aimed at ensuring network continuity. This move demonstrates Kyivstar's commitment to maintaining critical services despite adverse conditions.
Financially, the over
This level of investment also suggests that VEON is prioritizing its Ukrainian operations, which could be seen as a strategic move to strengthen its market position during turbulent times. Retail investors should consider the implications of these capital outlays on both the company's financial resilience and its capacity to generate sustained returns.
From a market perspective, Kyivstar's enhanced energy resilience strategy can be seen as a significant differentiator in the Ukrainian telecom landscape. The ability to maintain service continuity during extended blackouts positions Kyivstar as a reliable service provider, potentially attracting more customers and retaining existing ones who value uninterrupted connectivity.
The deployment of backup power systems throughout the country also aligns well with the company's recognition at the MWC 2024. This award showcases their capability not just to respond but to thrive under emergency conditions, which can be a strong selling point in both B2B and B2C segments. As businesses and consumers in Ukraine face ongoing infrastructure challenges, the need for reliable telecom services is paramount and Kyivstar's actions could solidify its market leadership.
For investors, this strategy highlights the company’s forward-thinking approach and can be indicative of future market performance. It suggests that Kyivstar is not just reacting to current challenges but is also planning for sustainable long-term growth.
Kyivstar addresses power blackouts with industrial-grade generator fleet
Amsterdam and Kyiv, 17 July 2024: VEON Ltd. (NASDAQ: VEON, Euronext Amsterdam: VEON), a global digital operator that provides converged connectivity and online services, announces that its wholly owned subsidiary Kyivstar continues to invest in resilient connectivity for Ukraine, with plans to deploy and additional 848 industrial generators and 61,766 batteries to enable service continuity during the extended blackouts caused by attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
From the outset of the war, resilience has been a major focus of Kyivstar’s strategy to maintain crucial communication services and safeguard digital operations. Kyivstar has deployed 2,322 generators and 115,000 four-hour duration batteries at base stations to provide backup power during blackouts. Today’s announcement that Kyivstar plans to deploy an additional 848 stationary industrial generators and 61,766 new batteries is a further investment building on the earlier efforts to support the business continuity of the operator’s network.
"Energy resilience and preparedness against blackouts have been at the centre of our investment priorities since the end of 2022. Consistent and significant investment of over USD 24 million over the last two years has helped us improve energy resilience. However, the changing nature of threats to Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and extended blackouts now necessitate a reinforcement in our strategy. This second wave of focus on energy resilience will enable Kyivstar to support critical connectivity with even further resources dedicated to energy resilience," explains Oleksandr Komarov, CEO of Kyivstar.
The power backup systems will be deployed throughout the country, including at critical facilities that require at least three days of generating capacity in the event of a comprehensive power outage.
VEON and Kyivstar, which was recently named Ukraine’s largest foreign investor in 2022 and 2023 by Forbes Ukraine, announced their commitment to invest USD 1 billion in Ukraine over a five-year period from 2023 to 2027 at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Belin. Kyivstar was recognised at MWC 2024 with the GSMA’s Global Mobile Award for “Best Mobile Innovation Supporting Emergency or Humanitarian Situations” for its Network Resilience Project that has overcome significant challenges to keep Ukraine connected through voice, data and digital services.
About Kyivstar
Kyivstar is the largest telecommunications operator in Ukraine with 24 million mobile subscribers and over 1.1 million home internet subscribers. As Ukraine’s market-leading operator, Kyivstar maintained network availability above the
About VEON
VEON is a digital operator that provides converged connectivity and digital services to nearly 160 million customers. Operating across six countries that are home to more than
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