RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES AND PROSPECTS FOR INCREASING ENERGY EFFICIENCY

This scientific article analyzes the prospects for increasing renewable energy sources and energy efficiency in response to the growing demands of the global energy system. The article emphasizes that the depletion of traditional sources and their environmental damage are forcing humanity to switch to clean energy such as solar, wind, water, biomass and geothermal. The crucial role of power engineering in these processes is highlighted, in particular, the issues of controlling energy flows and increasing efficiency through the use of modern technologies such as Smart Grid, IoT sensors and artificial intelligence. Al-Qayd noted that Uzbekistan is implementing large-scale strategic reforms to modernize the energy system and develop solar/wind energy.