STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS TRANSFORMATION IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

The article provides a comprehensive substantiation of the conceptual foundations and strategic priorities for the transformation of power supply systems in the agricultural sector amid contemporary global challenges. It is demonstrated that the traditional paradigm of energy supply in the agro-industrial complex has exhausted its potential, necessitating a transition to a qualitatively new management model based on the principles of decentralization, decarbonization, and intellectualization. A thorough diagnosis of the critical state of obsolete network infrastructure has been conducted, and an algorithm for its systemic reengineering is proposed. Particular attention is paid to the development and implementation of the Microgrid concept as a key tool for ensuring local energy resilience. The mechanisms for transitioning agricultural enterprises to autonomous operating modes are investigated, guaranteeing the continuity of critical technological processes even under conditions of destabilization of the national power system. The scientific novelty of the study is expanded through the substantiation of the synergistic effect resulting from the integration of phytotechnologies and renewable energy sources. The role of energy crops and the bioconversion of agricultural waste are described as a basis for forming a closed-loop energy consumption cycle, allowing agribusiness to act as an active subject of energy generation. The specifics of the “green transition” are detailed, where carbon footprint management is considered not merely as an environmental standard but as a strategic asset. The shift in the structure of capital and operating expenditures is analyzed, a methodology for the life cycle assessment of energy facilities is substantiated, and a direct correlation between the decarbonization of power supply and the investment attractiveness of enterprises is identified. The article emphasizes the social and organizational aspects of this transformation. The role of human resources and the necessity of forming new professional competencies among personnel in the context of power facility modernization are highlighted. The advantages of energy cooperation as a form of collective resource management, contributing to the socio-economic revival of rural areas, are substantiated.