Proceedings of the International scientific and practical conference ―Science, Technology and Culture: From Tradition to Digital Future‖ (December 8-10, 2025) / Publisher website: www.naukainfo.com. – Vienna, Austria, 2025. – 183 p.

137 Ukraine's transition to a modern energy model is increasingly based on the logic of decentralized electricity generation, centered on the active deployment of renewable energy installations of various scales. This approach avoids critical dependence on large power plants and enhances the flexibility of the energy system in the face of constant external challenges. Therefore, the development of local generation sources is considered one of the highest priorities in the modernization of the Ukrainian energy sector. An important aspect of developing a decentralized energy system is ensuring investment support. Economic incentives—tax benefits, partial cost reimbursement, or guaranteed energy buyback—can stimulate households, businesses, and local communities to participate in electricity generation. This creates a financially feasible environment for those planning to install solar panels or develop microgeneration. Equally important is the modernization of the technical infrastructure, which must be capable of handling the variable nature of renewable energy production. This includes both the transmission capacity of grids and energy storage systems that enable load balancing. Without such solutions, the transition to a more decentralized model will remain limited, as existing grids are not designed for a large number of small generators. The legislative framework also requires substantial refinement. This is not only about defining energy purchase and sale mechanisms, but also about protecting the rights of market participants, simplifying grid-connection procedures, and regulating relations between producers and grid operators. Clear and stable rules help avoid barriers that hinder the development of local energy generation. The introduction of a decentralized structure with extensive use of renewable energy generation creates new economic opportunities for the regions. The expansion of the installation services market, the development of component production, and the growing demand for technical maintenance contribute to the creation of jobs and increased economic activity. Thus, energy transformation becomes a catalyst for local business development.