Demand for generators in Ukraine has more than quadrupled

Amid Russian attacks on energy infrastructure and prolonged power outages, Ukrainians are increasingly purchasing equipment for off-grid power. In just the first eight days of November, sales of generators at the Foxtrot chain more than quadrupled, while sales of charging stations increased 2.2-fold.

• During the first eight days of November, sales of charging stations rose by 125% compared to the first week of October, while sales of generators increased by more than 320%. In October, 70% more charging stations were purchased than last year.
   
• The average receipt for charging stations over the year rose by 43% to 45,000 UAH. Buyers are shifting from compact models to higher-capacity ones that can provide backup power for their homes. Sales of stations with a capacity of 2,001–2,500 Wh saw the largest increase: in October, 7.8 times more were purchased than last year. In contrast, sales of units with a capacity of 601–1,000 Wh
   are down 62%, and those with a capacity of up to 600 Wh are down 20%.
   
• This year, the Marstek brand “burst onto the market,” taking first place at Foxtrot in terms of the number of units sold, the company added. The top three remain unchanged: Ecoflow, Bluetti, and Anker.
   
• In October, generator sales rose by 59% compared to September, and the average receipt for the year increased by 33%—to 28,000 UAH. The most popular models are those with a power output of 3–5 kW, and there is growing interest in inverter-type generators.
   
• In September–October, sales of inverters and backup power systems rose by 145%, while sales of rechargeable batteries more than tripled. Among inverters, demand for Deye equipment is particularly strong.
   
• Inventory levels in the main categories are sufficient, but there is a shortage of compact charging stations with a capacity of up to 1 kW and dual-fuel generators rated at around 3 kW.
   
• The company accounts for 35–50% of sales of officially imported charging stations, noted Foxtrot CEO Yuriy Polishchuk. They began preparing for the increased demand back in the summer—planning deliveries and building up inventory, he added.

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As a reminder, the government is providing Kyiv with additional generators for the water utility’s operations, according to Koretsky.

Kyivvodokanal has received over 100 generators to keep operations running during power outages.