As part of the memorandum of understanding and cooperation signed between the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association and the Ivan Puluj Ternopil National Technical University on 6 April 2026, the very first practical step has already been taken – a training seminar was held for lecturers of the Department of Electrical Engineering, the Department of Computer-Integrated Technologies and the Department of Road Transport and Logistics.
It was delivered by the world leader in the manufacturing of wind turbines — Vestas. Over the course of six hours, the university’s lecturers had the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of wind energy technologies – from the evolution of wind energy installations and the technical specifications of various platforms, to the main components of a turbine, safety systems, hydraulics, control and SCADA communications.
The seminar was led by Alfredo Jose Martinez, an instructor at the Vestas MED Service & Construction academy — a specialist with many years of experience in the maintenance and construction of wind farms.
Andriy Konechenkov, Chairman of the UWEA Board:
“The development of wind energy in Ukraine is impossible without the high-quality training of specialists. The signing of the memorandum with TNTU is our joint contribution to the industry’s human capital. When leading global manufacturers, such as Vestas, pass on their knowledge directly into university classrooms, we lay the foundation for an entire generation of Ukrainian specialists in the field of wind energy.”
Anzhela Pradun, Director of Vestas Ukraine, noted:
“The development of Ukrainian human capital is one of Vestas’s strategic priorities. In partnership with the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association, Vestas has taken an important first practical step towards achieving this goal.
The company was inspired by the considerable interest demonstrated by the university community and by the high level of engagement during the seminar, which was reflected in the thorough and substantive questions from the participants.
Vestas remains open to further cooperation in disseminating knowledge and training in the field of wind energy, as well as to joint efforts to up-skill and re-skill Ukrainians as wind energy technicians, supporting the reconstruction of Ukraine and its transition to a sustainable, resilient and energy-independent future.”
Vadym Koval, Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Ivan Puluj TNTU:
“For our university, cooperation with a world leader in wind energy is a unique opportunity to bring the educational process closer to the real requirements of the industry. The Vestas seminar demonstrated how rapidly technologies are developing, and how important it is to train specialists who will be able to work with modern equipment right away. We strive to ensure that our graduates not only have a theoretical foundation, but also understand the practical aspects of operating wind turbines — from safety to digital control systems. This partnership opens up new prospects for upgrading our laboratory facilities, introducing specialised courses, modernising our curricula and creating a genuine hub for training wind energy personnel in Ukraine.”
Building a strong link between educational institutions and the real sector of the economy is one of the main priorities for the sustainable development of the industry. The memorandum between UWEA and TNTU provides for further systematic cooperation in the areas of training and the development of human capital in the field of renewables in Ukraine. This will allow Ukrainian universities to integrate practical case studies into their curricula, keep pace with the most modern renewable energy technologies and train specialists who will meet the current requirements of the market.
UWEA extends its special thanks to Vestas for its proactive stance and support. It was Vestas that took the initiative to join the process and share its expertise. Such support from a world leader in wind energy is an excellent example of how responsible business helps to shape a new generation of energy professionals who will rebuild our power system!
