http://repository.ukd.edu.ua/xmlui/handle/123456789/1264 2026-04-25T21:07:59Z http://repository.ukd.edu.ua/xmlui/handle/123456789/1269 HEI-Led Innovative Green Transition in SMEs and Start-ups Lahdesmaki, Bailey; Corina Nita (Danila), Andreea; Jonsson, Vilho; Nastase, Carmen Eugenia; Lucaci, Ancuta; Lukminė, Diana; Lapkovskaja, Joana; Boghean, Carmen; Karpash, Maksym; Vasechko, Valentyn; Neykov, Nikolay This paper aims to understand how higher education institutions (HEIs) can support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups to become more sustainable through aligning more closely with the ISO 56002:2019 standard on Innovation Management Systems. The paper utilises an international study with data gathered through semi-structured interviews with eight (n=8) case companies from five (n=5) countries across numerous industries. Preliminary results show HEIs can greatly support and play a large role in facilitating the green transition and sustainability activities of SMEs and start-ups. Results indicate understanding a company’s innovation management system by both the company and the HEI involved improves the effectiveness of the provided support and its resulting impact on increasing the innovative sustainability capacity. Lahdesmaki, Bailey, et al. "HEI-Led innovative green transition in SMEs and Start-ups." ISPIM Innovation Symposium. The International Society for Professional Innovation Management (ISPIM), 2024. 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.ukd.edu.ua/xmlui/handle/123456789/1268 Analysis of solar photovoltaic module parks in Ukraine: forecasting their further operation and end-of-life management Karpash, Maksym; Yavorskiy, Andriy; Zhovtulia, Liubomyr; Vasechko, Valentyn This article examines solar energy’s rapid growth and evolving role in Ukraine, focusing on the challenges and opportunities presented by the end-of-life management of photovoltaic (PV) modules. Despite only actively developing over the past decade, solar energy accounts for over 5% of Ukraine's total electricity generation, ranking it 8th in Europe for installed PV capacity. The war in Ukraine has further underscored the importance of solar energy for the country's energy security and resilience. However, with the majority of PV capacity installed only recently and with a finite lifespan, Ukraine will soon face significant volumes of decommissioned PV modules requiring processing, utilization, or reuse. The article highlights the urgency of developing a robust PV module recycling sector, as current practices involve landfilling most components. A comprehensive analysis of Ukraine's PV module park, conducted as part of the EU-funded Retrieve project, represents a crucial first step towards effective PV waste management, aligning with Ukraine's energy strategy and commitments under the Paris Agreement on climate change. Analysis of solar photovoltaic module parks in Ukraine: Forecasting their further operation and end-of-life management / M. Karpash та ін. E3S Web of Conferences. 2025. Т. 608. С. 1001. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z