METHODOLOGICAL APPROACHES TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT IN MODERN ENERGY SYSTEMS

Abstract

The article reveals the theoretical and methodological foundations of sustainable development management in the energy sector amid global challenges related to decarbonisation, energy security, and  digital transformation. It analyses contemporary models and approaches to energy systems management, including systemic, risk-oriented, process-oriented and life cycle management. International practices for ensuring sustainability are examined and recommendations are outlined for  improving the management of Ukraine's energy development based on existing models for forecasting sustainable development in EU countries and at the international level, including: the announced commitments scenario (APS), the net-zero emissions by 2050 scenario (NZE scenario), and the stated policy scenario (STEPS). The work aims to develop scientifically sound approaches to improving the long-term sustainability of energy systems by improving the concept of energy management and identifying the potential for sustainable development of Ukraine's national economy in the energy sector. Particular attention is paid to the integration of economic, environmental and social components into the system of management decisions in the energy sector, and an improved energy management model is proposed, which includes elements of standardised risk-oriented approach methodologies. The general conceptual model for ensuring sustainable development of the energy sector covers three key areas: energy security, energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. The feasibility of using comprehensive methodological  tools to assess the efficiency and adaptability of energy systems in conditions of uncertainty is justified. The results obtained can be used in strategic planning, state regulation and the development of sustainable development programmes for the energy sector.