2025 2(49) 26

Analysis of the investment potential of the energy sector of Ukraine in the conditions of post-war reconstruction

Shevchuk O. A.,
Doctor of Economics, Professor,
ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4117-1474
e-mail: shevchuk-oa@ukr.net;
Kolesnikov M. O.,
Master’s student,
ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6264-1225
e-mail: vityaz147@gmail.com
National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”, Kyiv

Citation Format
Shevchuk, O. A., & Kolesnikov, M. O. (2025). Analysis of the investment potential of the energy sector of  Ukraine in the conditions of post-war reconstruction. Vіsnyk ekonomіchnoі nauky Ukraіny, 2(49), 226-234. https://doi.org/10.37405/1729-7206.2025.2(49).226-234

Language
 Ukrainian

Resume
The research emphasizes that Ukraine’s energy sector has become a decisive factor for national resilience and long-term economic stability in the post-war recovery period. The destruction of critical infrastructure has turned the restoration of energy capacities into both an economic and security priority, requiring the attraction of large-scale domestic and foreign investments. The study highlights that the transition from a centralized, fossil-fuel-based model to a decentralized, innovative, and low-carbon system is not only a technological challenge but also a strategic opportunity to rebuild the country on new sustainable principles. Special attention is paid to the integration of European energy standards, improvement of regulatory mechanisms, and expansion of public-private partnerships as tools to mobilize capital and accelerate modernization. The study is devoted to a comprehensive analysis of the investment potential of the energy sector of Ukraine in the conditions of post-war recovery caused by unprecedented military aggression. As a result of targeted attacks, more than 40 GW of generating capacity was lost, which requires a fundamental transformation of the system. Particular attention is paid to identifying key investment priorities: increasing energy efficiency, large-scale development of renewable energy sources (RES), modernization of networks and creation of energy storage systems. The work first carried out a systematic analysis of multi-faceted risks (political, economic, technical and social) that accompany the implementation of these ambitious projects. Based on the analysis, a model of transition to a decentralized, low-carbon energy system with a potential of up to 40% “green” generation by 2030 is substantiated. Practical recommendations have been formulated to strengthen investment security by expanding international guarantees (ECA, MIGA, DFC) and completing regulatory modernization to attract private capital.

Keywords
investment potential, energy sector, post-war recovery, decentralization, renewable energy sources, systemic risk analysis, energy security.

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Received: 29.10.2025
Accepted: 02.12.2025
Published: 29.12.2025