ELECTRICITY MARKET OF REGIONS OF UKRAINE IN THE CONTEXT OF MODERNIZATION CHANGES

Electricity market of regions and Ukraine in the context of modernization changes The article considers the importance, structure and electricity in the fuel and energy complex of the country and regions. It was found that in the production of electricity used (TPP), hydraulic (HPP) and hydroaccumulative (PSP), nuclear (NPP) stations. The connection of electric power industry with industry is shown. The largest power plants of the regions of Ukraine were inspected. The mechanism of operation of condensing and thermal power plants is clarified. The defining principles of development and location of electric power of Ukraine are noted. The place and role of nuclear power plants in ensuring the principles of energy security of the country are described. The peculiarities of the problem of the electric power industry are highlighted, which are primarily the use of lowrisk nuclear reactors, as well as the still current import of uranium ores as raw materials from Russia. Utilization of NPP waste remains an unresolved problem. Large power plants have been structured into integrated power systems, which locally form a unified state energy system. Alternative power plants are listed as centers of economic electricity, their advantages in comparison with traditional types of energy are highlighted, and the disadvantages are also emphasized.