LocationsUNDP and EDB Help Belarusian Businesses Invest in Energy Efficiency
August 31, 2026
Improving energy efficiency is an increasingly important priority for the modernization of Belarusian businesses and energy infrastructure. UNDP and the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), with the support of the Department of Energy Efficiency of the State Committee for Standardization of the Republic of Belarus, are joining forces to expand the use of electric energy storage systems (EESS) in Belarus. As part of the partnership, business plans will be developed for investment projects using these technologies in industry, the energy sector and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
Modern technologies can help businesses manage energy consumption more effectively, reduce costs and improve the reliability of power supply. Energy storage systems allow to store electricity and make it available when it is most needed, while also enabling more efficient use of renewable energy.
On 28 August in Minsk, more than 100 representatives of government, business, academia and the expert community discussed international experience and the prospects for deploying EESS in Belarus.
“Energy efficiency contributes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by helping us use resources more wisely, improve economic efficiency and reduce our carbon footprint. UNDP has been supporting Belarus in this area for more than 20 years. Together with EDB, we want to help create the conditions for energy-efficient technologies to attract investment and generate new opportunities for businesses and the country’s development,” said Renfei Liu, UNDP Resident Representative in Belarus.
International experts will help Belarusian businesses assess where energy storage systems can deliver the greatest benefits, how much their installation would cost and what economic returns they could generate. For interested companies in industry, the energy sector and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, feasibility studies and business plans will be prepared. A digital tool will also be developed to help businesses independently assess the viability of such investments.
“Belarus has already taken the first steps towards developing energy storage systems: a dedicated Concept has been developed, an Action Plan has been approved, and a 700 kW pilot project has been implemented in Minsk. The next step is to move from individual pilots to systematic deployment. With the support of UNDP and EDB, we will help businesses assess the economic viability of energy storage systems and develop well-grounded investment projects. Importantly, the feasibility studies and business plans will be prepared for businesses free of charge, funded through the project,” said Vitali Kretski, Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for Standardization and Director of the Department of Energy Efficiency.
Experts will also work on the regulatory requirements and approaches needed for the design, construction and operation of energy storage systems.
Businesses interested in participating in the initiative can contact the Department of Energy Efficiency to be considered for inclusion in the list of organizations for which feasibility studies and business plans will be developed. Contact details are available on the Department’s official website.
The partnership between UNDP, EDB and the Department of Energy Efficiency brings together international expertise and national experience in energy efficiency. This approach will help lay the practical foundation for solutions that support sustainable energy development and long-term economic growth in Belarus.
