PROBLEMS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGY IN UKRAINE: LEGAL ASPECTS

The article analyzes the essence of the term «sustainable development» in the context of the development and further formation of the alternative energy sector, the relevance of implementation (renewable energy), aspects of the strengths and weaknesses of this energy segment in the legal dimension. Today, it cannot be said that this area of the industry does not have a foundation for further development, international cooperation with the EU, China and other states provide directions for the development of Ukraine's energy independence. The experience of EU countries in the transition from traditional energy sources to renewable ones indicates not only the use of energy-saving technologies, but also shows that the so-called «green energy» is a powerful tool in the energy supply of industrially developed countries, competing with coal, oil and gas and nuclear power plants. Ukraine has a significant potential for renewable energy, which should be used to stimulate the country's economic activity, improve its trade balance, which allows not only to update fixed production assets in the energy sector, but also to create new jobs and reduce dependence on energy imports using the diversification of energy supply sources. The strategy of further development of alternative energy in Ukraine requires the creation and legislative provision of favorable investment conditions and appropriate state support, the development of competitive technologies and equipment samples, and their introduction into production. State support for alternative energy production should also consist in providing benefits and stimulating investments directed to the development of various alternative energy sectors, including through the conclusion of relevant international agreements. The lack of its own energy resources and dependence on energy imports is the main threat to the national security of any country. In this connection, energy policy is the basic condition for the existence and development of the state.