Synergy of Energy Efficiency and Industry 4.0 in the Post-War Modernization of Ukraine
Sydorenko O. M.

Sydorenko, Oleksandr M. (2024) “Synergy of Energy Efficiency and Industry 4.0 in the Post-War Modernization of Ukraine.” The Problems of Economy 4:108–116.
https://doi.org/10.32983/2222-0712-2024-4-108-116

Section: Economics and national economy management

UDC 330.341.1(477):620.9:004.9

Abstract:
The article is aimed at substantiating the strategic importance and practical mechanisms of synergy between energy efficiency and Industry 4.0 in the post-war modernization of Ukraine. The prospects for the use of AI technologies, cloud computing, big data, industrial Internet of Things, cyber-physical systems and their impact on reducing energy consumption, improving performance indicators and increasing the level of energy security are considered. It is proved that the combination of energy-efficient solutions with digital platforms and resource management systems contributes to the formation of transparent and reliable production processes, which are characterized by a noticeable reduction in negative impact on the environment. The importance of the transition to renewable energy sources is emphasized, as their integration into industry and the utility sector can be strengthened by digital tools for tracking and forecasting consumption indicators, which helps to shape efficient business models and accelerate post-war modernization. As a result of the study, it is found that the synergy of energy efficiency and Industry 4.0 acts as a catalyst for sustainable development, as it allows you to simultaneously reduce energy costs, limit greenhouse gas emissions and open up new areas of attracting investments. It is substantiated that the introduction of 5G technologies, satellite Internet, unmanned systems and solutions based on virtual and augmented reality complements the digital potential, especially in the context of large-scale infrastructure destruction and the need for rapid recovery. A matrix of the impact of Industry 4.0 on energy efficiency and sustainable development is built, proposing a practical tool for analyzing and prioritizing technologies that have the biggest potential for the development of energy efficiency, and allowing for determining strategic directions for investments. Prospects for further research are the development of integrated models for the implementation of energy-efficient solutions with the maximum use of digital technologies and the determination of optimal interaction between the public and private sectors. At the conceptual level, it is advisable to deepen the study of the economic efficiency of the use of Industry 4.0 tools, as well as the mechanisms for their stimulation through the relevant legislative and financial instruments. The implementation of such measures will make it possible to strengthen national competitiveness, increase social and environmental sustainability, as well as accelerate Ukraine’s integration into the global processes of forming a smart economy and ensuring energy security.

Keywords: energy efficiency, Industry 4.0, post-war modernization, digital technologies, sustainable development, energy security.

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Sydorenko Oleksandr M. – Candidate of Sciences (Economics), Associate Professor, Department of International Management, Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman (54/1 Beresteiskyi Ave., Kyiv, 03057, Ukraine)
Email: o.sydorenko@ukr.net

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