INFRASTRUCTURAL SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF DISTRIBUTED GENERATION IN THE CONTEXT OF STRENGTHENING THE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES OF ENERGY SECURITY FOR THE NATIONAL ECONOMY
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https://doi.org/10.37332/Keywords:
infrastructure provision, competitive advantages, distributed generation, energy security, renewable energy sources, national economy, local energy hubs, Smart Grid, centralized energy system, integration, energy resilience, energy resources, post-war reconstructionAbstract
Putsenteilo P.R., Shevchuk S.D., Verbitska I.I. INFRASTRUCTURAL SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF DISTRIBUTED GENERATION IN THE CONTEXT OF STRENGTHENING THE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES OF ENERGY SECURITY FOR THE NATIONAL ECONOMY
Purpose. The purpose of this article is to justify the role of distributed generation in strengthening the energy security of the national economy, to identify the key elements of its infrastructure, and to develop approaches for the further development of distributed generation in Ukraine based on competitive advantages.
Methodology of research. The methodological foundation of this study is the dialectical method of scientific inquiry and the systems approach. The research employs a range of scientific methods to analyze the development of distributed generation, including analysis and synthesis, as well as analytical methods – specifically, when reviewing literature and online sources; statistical analysis – when assessing the dynamics of distributed generation development based on the provided data, identifying trends and key directions in the implementation of distributed generation and renewable energy sources. The application of trend analysis made it possible to identify the main factors influencing the development of distributed generation globally and in the EU. Graphical methods were used to visualize statistical data and trends, providing a clearer representation of the dynamics of RES development and simplifying the interpretation of the results obtained.
Findings. The nature, structure, and operational characteristics of distributed generation have been examined. The role of renewable energy sources in its development has been considered, and the main technical characteristics of distributed generation sources have been identified. The theoretical and applied aspects of distributed generation development in modern energy systems and its role in transforming energy infrastructure and enhancing the resilience of power systems have been analyzed. The key elements of the infrastructure supporting the operation of distributed generation systems have been identified, and their significance in strengthening the energy security of the national economy has been clarified. The necessity of integrating centralized and decentralized energy sources within the modern energy system is substantiated. Conceptual approaches to forming an infrastructure model for the development of distributed generation, aimed at increasing the flexibility, energy efficiency, and reliability of the energy system’s operation, are proposed.
Originality. A concept for a hybrid architecture of Ukraine’s energy system has been developed, based on the multi-level integration of centralized and distributed generation. Unlike existing centralized models, the proposed concept enables two-way energy exchange between local and national systems, enhances the resilience of the energy infrastructure, and optimizes energy flows. Approaches to the operation of distributed generation have been improved through the creation of local energy hubs that integrate the production, storage, and consumption of various types of energy, including renewable sources. This will contribute to the development of a scalable, flexible, and resilient energy system capable of operating in a market-based environment and ensuring the energy security of the national economy.
Practical value. The findings of this study have important practical implications for the development of Ukraine’s energy system. The proposed concept of a hybrid architecture and local energy hubs makes it possible to enhance the resilience of the energy infrastructure, ensure the integration of centralized and distributed generation, and optimize the use of renewable energy sources. The results can be used in the development of energy policy, planning investments in distributed generation, and the formation of a resilient, multi-vector energy system.
Key words: infrastructure provision, competitive advantages, distributed generation, energy security, renewable energy sources, national economy, local energy hubs, Smart Grid, centralized energy system, integration, energy resilience, energy resources, post-war reconstruction.
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