Problem setting. The scientific work is devoted to the study of issues of regulation of innovation activity in the sphere of alternative energy sources. The article clarifies the difference between alternative and renewable energy, analyzes strategic documents of the state level and national legislation on innovative development of the sphere of alternative energy sources. It is revealed that despite the urgent need to stimulate and support innovation activity in the field of alternative energy sources, state policy and state regulation of innovations in Ukraine are still absent. Analysis of recent researches and publications. Summarizing the results of recent research, key aspects of global experience in state regulation are highlighted. The lack of coverage of the features of regulation of innovation activity in the alternative energy sector and achieving its effectiveness in countries with systemically vulnerable economies is revealed. Purpose of the research is to develop theoretical principles of state regulation of innovation activity in the sphere of alternative energy sources and to substantiate practical recommendations for improving the legal and regulatory framework of this sector in Ukraine. Article’s main body. The essence of state regulation of the economy, its goals, objectives, legal, administrative and economic methods of regulation, the connection of state policy with state regulation are considered. It is proved that the regulation of innovative development of the sphere of alternative energy sources is a separate direction of state regulatory activity within the energy industry. The instruments of direct and indirect influence on innovation activity in the sphere of alternative energy, which are most common in world practice, are singled out. It is substantiated that information, professional education, as well as strategic planning, control and institutionalization should be attributed to the state regulation instruments. The importance of qualitative goal-setting when developing an innovation policy in the sphere of alternative energy sources and the connection of its goals and objectives with economic, energy, environmental, innovation and digital strategies are argued. Recommendations are proposed for the introduction of state regulation of innovative activities in the field of alternative energy sources in terms of amending the Law of Ukraine "On Alternative Energy Sources" and improving other regulatory legal acts related to strategic goals and directions of state policy. In Ukraine, it is recommended to take a balanced approach to the formation of strategic goals and provisions of regulatory documents, taking into account limited resources, military risks, financial and technological dependence on developed countries, giving preference to a rational approach and national interests. Conclusions and prospects for development. In a systemically vulnerable economy, the development of strategic policy goals should focus on highly effective solutions, and regulation should focus on establishing a well-defined regulatory framework and the responsibility of the authorities for the implementation of goals and objectives and the targeted use of funds. The state is obliged to ensure transparency in the formation and implementation of policy. Only targeted, effective and honest actions of state bodies can become a driver of innovative development of the economy and restore the lost public trust. An important direction for further research into the problems of state regulation of innovative activity in the field of alternative energy sources is the legal support for the implementation of digital innovations.
Olena Korvat (Wed,) studied this question.