Science, Technologies, Innovations №1(37) 2026, 12-21 р

https://doi.org/10.35668/2520-6524-2026-1-02

Osadcha A. B. — Senior Researcher of State Scientific Institution “Ukrainian Institute of Scientific and Technical Expertise and Information”, 180, Antonovycha Str., Kyiv, Ukraine, 03150; +38 (044) 521-00-29; osadcha@ukrintei.ua; ORCID: 0000-0001-5151-2901

ANALYSIS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION STATUS OF PRIORITY AREAS OF SCIENTIFIC AND INNOVATION ACTIVITY IN THE ENERGY SECTOR

Abstract. The energy sector plays a critical role in ensuring the economic security and sustainable development of the state. In the context of integration into the European energy space, infrastructure modernization, and increasing energy efficiency, the role of research and development (R&D) in the energy sector is becoming increasingly important.
The article presents the results of the author’s study of the implementation of priority areas of scientific and innovation activity in the energy sector approved by the Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated April 30, 2024 No. 476 and December 28, 2016 No. 1056 (as amended) for the period until December 31 of the year following the termination or cancellation of martial law in Ukraine.
A comprehensive analysis was carried out of the state of funding and performance of R&D within the priority area of science and technology development “Energy and Energy Efficiency” was carried out in the context of priority thematic areas of scientific research and scientific-technical developments, as well as within the strategic priority area “Development of new energy transportation technologies, implementation of energy-efficient and resource-saving technologies, and development of alternative energy sources” in the context of medium-term priority areas at the national level.
In addition, a bibliometric analysis of publications on energy and energy efficiency indexed in the international scientometric database Web of Science was conducted, which confirmed the stable international presence of Ukrainian researchers despite the impact of martial law. The study revealed a concentration of scientific activity in leading research and educational centers and the dominance of interdisciplinary studies focused on the development of renewable energy sources, digitalization, improved energy efficiency, and decarbonization of the energy sector.
Based on the results of the analysis, key trends in the development of the energy and energy efficiency sector were identified.

Keywords: energy, energy efficiency, priority thematic areas, medium-term priority areas, research (scientific and technical) works, scientific (scientific and technical) output.

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