Energy transition: the future of energy on the base of smart specialization

Purpose. To justify the prerequisites of energy transition as a necessary condition for implementation changes in sector and importance concept smart specialization potential generating investments measures within framework transition. Methodology. The method calculating average annual rate growth renewable capacities was used. substantiate regions, compound interest used, an investment forecast made based on rates foreign Ukraine global low-carbon energy. Findings. necessity Ukrainian industry is substantiated, it proposed to implement policy changes. An example coal-mining regions considered, attention drawn development coal ensure security, while priority sources emphasized. Originality. relationship between regional taking into account provisions content modern regulatory acts transition, well familiarizing with experience countries. Practical value. expediency considering issue together specializations at level substantiated. This will make possible focus explore attract additional investments, world investing