The definition of the concept “bioenergy resources” is improved, the classification of the main types of biofuels and the sphere of their use is generalized and systematized. Given the variety of interpretations and approaches to understanding alternative and renewable energy resources, the concept of "sustainable renewable energy" is taken as a basis, where in addition to the criterion of renewables is taken into account compliance with sustainable development (environmental impact, inexhaustibility, social impact).
The methodological bases of research of formation of the mechanism of stimulation of development of bioenergy direction in agricultural enterprises by substantiation of system of principles, methods and methodological approaches of stimulation of development of bioenergy direction of agricultural enterprises, isolation of algorithm of research and definition of the basic tendencies of publications concerning bioenergy in scientific databases are improved.
According to the results of a sociological survey, it was found that there are a number of problems in the development of bioenergy in agricultural enterprises and obstacles to its active development. In general, workers in areas that are potentially related to the bioenergy market positively assess the development potential of the industry. They are aware of the main problems and obstacles and are ready to innovate to stimulate the development of the direction.
The method of complex assessment of the potential of bioenergy development on the basis of crop and livestock waste of agricultural enterprises, as well as the cultivation of energy crops is specified. To this end, the definition of theoretical, technical, energy, economic and environmental potentials has been improved. The methodology focuses on the criterion of sustainability, which is based on ensuring a rational combination of the development of the agricultural sector with the conservation of natural resources and food security.
A methodical approach to assessing the prospects and problems of bioenergy development in agricultural enterprises by ranking crops and waste depending on the level of energy potential is proposed.
Economic and mathematical modeling of the forecast of biofuel production is developed, using multiple regression equations and correlation analysis of the main indicators of the bioenergy sector, as well as trends in other renewable and traditional energy sources, inflation, changes in the market price of traditional energy sources and energy consumption. According to the research results, the strategic directions of development of bioenergy activity of agricultural enterprises and the “green” road map are substantiated, which is based on a combination of two additional directions of development: ecological and energy. The end result should be the creation of environmentally friendly and waste-free agricultural production, which will allow Ukraine to become less dependent on energy imports and significantly strengthen economic, energy and political security.
