INVESTMENTS IN SOLAR ENERGY IN A DECENTRALIZED ENERGY SYSTEM AS A FACTOR IN STRENGTHENING THE ENERGY SECURITY OF UKRAINE DURING WARTIME

• Дата: 2024
• Автор: Diachenko , O.
• Формат: Стаття
• Мова: Ukrainian
• Опубліковано: Institute of Renewable Energy National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine 2024
• Теми: solar energy; decentralized energy system; energy independence; investments.; сонячна енергетика; децентралізована енергосистема; енергетична незалежність; інвестиції.
• Онлайн доступ: https://ve.org.ua/index.php/journal/article/view/457
• Назва журналу: Vidnovluvana energetika

Energy is a strategically important sector for Ukraine's economy, upon which the efficient functioning of all areas of the country's life depends. In this article we focus on the significance of investments in solar energy within the context of developing a decentralized energy system as a key factor in strengthening Ukraine's energy security, particularly during wartime and in the post-war recovery process. At the center of our attention are the investments in the development of the solar sector, which play a critical role in strengthening the country's energy independence. We analyze the potential of these investments in terms of reducing dependence on imported energy resources and their impact on ensuring stable and long-term energy supply. A review of global trends highlights the dynamic development of renewable energy, with governments around the world setting long-term goals to increase the share of "green" energy and stimulating the production of energy from renewable sources. Green technologies that utilize local resources play an important role in achieving energy independence and decarbonizing the economy. The current state of Ukraine's energy sector requires immediate investment in modernization and development to create a maximally independent national energy system. Military actions have intensified this need, especially in the context of lost renewable energy capacities. With a unique opportunity to create a new, modern national energy system that meets the challenges of the times and ensures energy independence, Ukraine faces the task of finding optimal conditions for investment. This will allow the development of an independent and resilient energy system, utilizing the potential of solar energy to ensure the security and stability of the country's future energy supply. The war acts as a catalyst for the development and rethinking of Ukraine's energy complex, prompting rapid and strategic changes in the industry. This extraordinary situation requires not only urgent restoration of damaged infrastructure but also a profound revision of approaches to production, distribution, and energy consumption, opening a window of opportunity for the implementation of innovative solutions, particularly in the field of renewable energy, which can become the foundation for a sustainable and independent energy future of the country.