ANALYSIS OF THE ENERGY SUPPLY STATUS IN UKRAINE

Abstract

The existence of humans and human civilization requires energy and sources of this energy (energy resources), which are understood as substances that contain energy suitable for practical use.Each year, humanity consumes more and more energy and becomes increasingly dependent on fossil fuels.However, while in the past the growing demand could be met by increasing fossil fuel extraction (using traditional sources of electricity), today this is becoming an increasingly complex task, as traditional sources are gradually being depleted and will eventually be exhausted. Moreover, their extraction is becoming increasingly difficult and costly. In addition, the large-scale use of fossil fuels causes significant harm to the environment.Given that the current conditions for the functioning of all spheres of society generate an increasing demand for energy supply, humanity has begun to utilize alternative energy sources. Therefore, one of the priority directions of the energy sector, both globally and in Ukraine, is the transition to renewable energy sources, which, firstly, have inexhaustible resources; secondly, make it possible to enhance energy and environmental security; and thirdly, reduce the anthropogenic impact on the natural environment (NE).