ANALYSIS OF PROSPECTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF HEAT AND POWER PLANTS IN UKRAINE IN THE CONTEXT OF INTEGRATION INTO THE EUROPEAN SPACE

Modern heat and power plants (HPPs) face numerous challenges related to energy efficiency, the integration of renew-able energy sources, and environmental sustainability. The article examines the possibilities and prospects for the de-velopment of HPPs taking into account current trends and challenges. The main directions of HPP development include the integration of renewable energy sources (RES), the decentraliza-tion of energy systems, a focus on environmental sustainability, and the development of legislative and regulatory frameworks. These measures will contribute to the sustainable development of the energy infrastructure, ensuring en-ergy security, and improving environmental quality. Bibl.7, fig. 4, table. Keywords: heat and power plant, energy efficiency, renewable energy sources, environmental sustainability, decentrali-zation of energy systems, energy security, sustainable development.