The reconstruction of Ukraine and the development of decentralised generation require not only new technologies, but also strong human resource capacity. That is precisely why, on 6 April, a UWEA delegation visited Ternopil to meet with the leadership of the Ivan Puluj Ternopil National Technical University.
The Memorandum of Partnership and Cooperation, signed by UWEA Board Chairman Andriy Konechenkov and TNTU Rector Mykola Mytnyk, cements our shared goal – the development of human capital in the field of wind energy.
“Energy independence begins with people. The most modern wind technologies require strong specialists capable of bringing them to life. Our partnership with TNTU is a bridge between education and the real sector of the economy. We invest in human capital and share advanced expertise, forming a team of professionals who are ready, even today, to build Ukraine’s ‘green’ future”, – emphasised UWEA Board Chairman Andriy Konechenkov.
The Memorandum of Partnership and Cooperation between UWEA and TNTU defines the following areas of cooperation:
- The joint development of educational programmes and training courses in wind energy.
- Holding lectures, seminars and practical classes with the participation of experts in the field of wind energy.
- Encouraging interaction with companies in the renewables sector to involve students in renewable energy projects.
- Participation in organising excursions to wind farms to familiarise students with their operation.
- Popularising wind energy among young people 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”, a member company of the association – discussed with the educators the challenges of the “green” transformation and the European integration of Ukraine’s energy sector.
UWEA representatives also had the opportunity to meet with the heads of local communities who are already making a significant contribution to the country’s energy security. In particular, meetings took place with the heads of the Pidvolochysk and Skalat communities. Noting the active role of the communities in the development of wind energy in the region, UWEA Board Chairman Andriy Konechenkov presented them with official letters of appreciation from UWEA. It is precisely 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 of our resilient and “green” future!
UWEA extends its sincere gratitude to TNTU and the communities of the Ternopil region for their readiness to innovate and their openness to dialogue. We continue working for the development of wind energy and a free Ukraine!
