Ukraine Energy Transition in Light of the EU Experience

The results of the analysis of the Ukraine’s starting positions to implement the energy transition from thermal power with fossil carbon-based and nuclear fuels as the main energy resources to low-carbon energy based on alternative, mainly renewable energy sources, are presented. The initial energy-economic conditions of this transition are considered. It is noted that Ukraine has powerful, but morally and physically obsolete energy sector with outdated indicators which do not meet modern requirements for efficiency, environmental friendliness, safety and investment attractiveness. A certain amount of attention is paid to coverage of the starting legislative conditions for the “energy transition” in Ukraine. At the same time, the particular importance of the set of regulatory documents that make up the so-called Fourth Energy Package (“Clean Energy for all Europeans” package) is indicated. Energy transition strategies features of the number of EU member-states (Germany, France, Denmark) are highlighted. The possibility of the presence in the EU member-states of significantly different models of this transition in terms of the use of nuclear generation, various renewable energy sources, etc. is indicated. The rating data of the EU member-states and Ukraine by some energy indicators are given. The analysis of the concept of the “energy transition” in the context of ensuring long-term energy security in the conditions of fulfilling the requirements of SDGs is carried out. It is noted mutual influences and links between the concepts of “energy transition” and “energy security” (at the last case also at the economic and state levels).