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Abstract
Digital transformation has emerged as a pivotal lever for reshaping macroeconomic strategy in the energy sector, particularly in transition economies pursuing structural diversification. This study examines the mechanisms through which digital technologies — including smart grids, artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, and blockchain — influence the formation and implementation of macroeconomic energy strategies. Using a mixed-methods approach that integrates quantitative modelling with comparative policy analysis, the research evaluates the digital transformation trajectory of Uzbekistan's energy sector from 2019 to 2023 against regional benchmarks. The results reveal that digital integration reduces technical losses by up to 34%, enhances energy system efficiency by 25%, and contributes an estimated 1.2–1.8% increment to GDP. A four-pillar institutional mechanism is proposed: regulatory modernisation, digital infrastructure investment, human capital development, and cross-sectoral data governance. The findings provide actionable policy guidance for economies seeking to leverage digitalisation as a core driver of sustainable energy macroeconomics.