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Towards a Sustainable Future: UWEA and TNTU Join Forces to Train New Specialists!

The reconstruction of Ukraine and the development of decentralized generation require not only new technologies but also a strong human capacity. That is why on 06 April the UWEA delegation visited Ternopil to meet with the leadership of the Ternopil Ivan Puluj National Technical University (TNTU).

The Memorandum of Partnership and Cooperation, signed by the Chairman of the UWEA Board Andriy Konechenkov and TNTU Rector Mykola Mytnyk, consolidates our common goal – the development of human capital in the wind energy sector.

“Energy independence begins with people. State-of-the-art wind technologies require strong professionals capable of bringing them to life. Our partnership with TNTU is a bridge between education and the real sector of the economy. We are investing in human capital and sharing advanced expertise, forming a team of professionals who are ready today to build Ukraine's 'green' future,” emphasized Andriy Konechenkov, Chairman of the UWEA Board.

The Memorandum of Partnership and Cooperation between UWEA and TNTU outlines the following areas of collaboration:

• Joint development of educational programs and training courses in wind energy.
• Holding lectures, seminars, and practical classes featuring wind energy experts.
• Stimulating interaction with RES sector companies to involve students in renewable energy projects.
• Participating in the organization of field trips to wind power plants to familiarize students with their operations.
• Popularizing wind energy among youth through information campaigns and public lectures.

During the visit, the UWEA delegation, which also included Board Member Halyna Shmidt, Head of the Analytical Department Yevhenii Kontorshchykov, and representatives of UA Renergy, an association member company, discussed the challenges of the “green” transformation and the European integration of the Ukrainian energy sector with the educators.

UWEA representatives also had the opportunity to meet with the leaders of local communities who are already making a significant contribution to the country's energy security today. In particular, a meeting was held with the heads of the Pidvolochysk and Skalat communities. Acknowledging the active role of communities in the development of wind energy in the region, Chairman of the UWEA Board Andriy Konechenkov presented them with official UWEA letters of appreciation. It is thanks to the openness, leadership, and proactivity of local self-government that large-scale energy projects are successfully implemented, local budgets are filled, and Ukraine's energy independence is strengthened at the local level. Communities are a reliable foundation for our sustainable and "green" future!

UWEA expresses its sincere gratitude to TNTU and the communities of the Ternopil region for their readiness for innovation and openness to dialogue. We continue working for the development of wind energy and a free Ukraine!