METHODOLOGY FOR INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES IN AN INNOVATIVE ECONOMY

This article analyzes the role of renewable energy sources in the innovative economy of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the methodology for increasing their efficiency. The study studied the dynamics of energy production in 2016–2024 based on international (IEA, IRENA, World Bank) and national (Ministry of Energy) data. The economic efficiency of renewable energy sources was assessed using LCOE (levelized cost of ownership), CF (capacity utilization factor) and scenario modeling methods. According to the results, by 2030, renewable energy capacity is expected to reach 25 GW, and the volume of "green" energy production is expected to reach 64 billion kWh. The article provides an in-depth analysis of investment activity, technological development and socio-economic impacts within the framework of the "Green Economy" strategy.