“Energy Open Space” Final public lecture of the educational project at GTU

The Faculty of Power Engineering at the Georgian Technical University has successfully concluded its educational project “Energy Open Space,” which ran throughout the second academic semester and featured a series of public lectures on contemporary energy issues.

The project’s closing event featured a public lecture by Professor Archil Kokhtashvili on the topic “The Use of Energy Storage Batteries in Energy Systems,” attended by students, researchers, and representatives of the energy sector.

The lecture focused on the growing importance of energy storage technologies, which have become a key component of modern power systems. Professor Kokhtashvili examined the role of energy storage batteries in electricity generation, transmission, and consumption, highlighting their contributions to improving system reliability and flexibility and facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources.

Special attention was also given to the challenges currently confronting the energy sector. With the growing share of solar and wind power generation, energy storage systems are now indispensable for balancing the variability of renewable sources, managing peak electricity demand, and maintaining a stable and reliable power supply.

According to the Dean of the Faculty of Power Engineering, energy storage technologies are now an integral part of smart energy systems and play a critical role in enhancing energy security, improving system efficiency, and supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy. Therefore, it is quite natural that the final public lecture of the “Energy Open Space” project was dedicated to this very topic. Because energy storage technologies are not only one of the most relevant directions in energy development today, but also the basis for the transformations that will determine the sustainable and flexible energy systems of the future.

As Professor Ketevan Kutateladze states, the “Energy Open Space” project aimed to increase the involvement of students and the professional community in discussing contemporary processes in the energy sector, share knowledge, and deepen cooperation between academic and professional circles.

“The “Energy Open Space” project has been an important educational initiative for our faculty, providing students, young researchers, and industry professionals with the opportunity to explore current developments, technological innovations, and emerging trends in the energy sector throughout the semester. The series of public lectures once again demonstrated the value of creating an open academic environment that encourages collaboration between universities and the professional community. It is symbolic that the project concluded with a discussion of energy storage batteries,

As the world increasingly relies on renewable energy sources, energy storage solutions are becoming indispensable for ensuring the flexibility, resilience, and efficiency of power networks. Professor Archil Kokhtashvili’s lecture provided participants with valuable insights into the technological and engineering challenges that will shape the future of the energy sector. We are pleased that “Energy Open Space” attracted significant interest from both students and industry professionals. I would like to thank my colleagues for their contributions and everyone who actively participated in making this project a success.”

– Professor Ketevan Kutateladze

Public lectures held within the framework of the project featured a diverse range of public lectures on energy topics, offering participants to receive information about the latest energy trends and technological innovations directly from leading specialists in the field.