Knowledge and Innovation Management for Transforming the Field of Renewable Energy

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AbstractThe article examines the features of renewable energy development at the macro and micro levels in Ukraine. The role of knowledge and innovation management in the field of renewable energy has been defined. The subject of the research is the processes of knowledge and innovation management at renewable energy enterprises. The purpose of the article is to identify key factors in the development of renewable energy and approaches to knowledge and innovation management at renewable energy enterprises. General scientific methods have been used, the main of which are: system analysis – application of a comprehensive two-level approach to the analysis of the role of knowledge in the field of renewable energy and correlation and regression analysis. The following results have been obtained: based on the conducted analysis, the expediency of forming an innovation infrastructure for developing such a high-tech sector as renewable energy has been justified. The application of methods and tools of knowledge and innovation management at renewable energy enterprises has been substantiated. Recommendations concerning the formation and development of a knowledge and innovation management system at renewable energy enterprises in Ukraine have been made, as this system will increase the competitiveness of renewable energy in relation to traditional one. Conclusions: the role and features of knowledge and innovation management in renewable energy enterprises are shown. Prospects for the development of renewable energy in Ukraine on the basis of knowledge and innovation management are identified.KeywordsKnowledge managementRenewable energyInnovations