New Renewable Energy Laboratory Opens at GTU

A Renewable Energy Training Laboratory has been opened at the Faculty of Power Engineering of the Georgian Technical University within the framework of the international project “10112876-3E-Partnership – European Energy Efficiency Partnership for Mutual Benefits with Georgia, Azerbaijan and Ukraine,” funded under the ERASMUS+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) grant program. The laboratory provides new opportunities for students and researchers to engage in practical training and scientific research.

The event was opened by the Dean of the Faculty of Power Engineering, Professor Ketevan Kutateladze, while the Vice-Rector of the Georgian Technical University, Professor Tamar Tsereteli, delivered a welcoming address. As part of the event, a presentation highlighting the project’s progress and achievements was also held. A report entitled “Progress and Results of the Georgian Technical University in Project Activities” was presented by Soso Mindiashvili, a researcher at the Department of Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia and a project partner.

According to the Dean of the Faculty of Power Engineering, the Renewable Energy Training Laboratory will enable students to complement their theoretical knowledge with practical experience by studying solar, wind, and other renewable energy technologies, the operating principles of energy-efficient systems, and modern methods for monitoring and analyzing energy processes. Professor Ketevan Kutateladze noted that the laboratory will also serve as an important platform for scientific research, student innovation projects, and international academic cooperation.

“Renewable energy and energy efficiency are among the most important challenges and priority areas of development in the 21st century. Accordingly, our goal is to create an educational and scientific environment that enables students and young researchers to reinforce their theoretical knowledge through practical experience gained in a modern laboratory setting. The launch of this laboratory will significantly strengthen the faculty’s educational and research capacity, support the development of new academic courses, promote scientific research, and further deepen cooperation with our international partners.

The role of the ERASMUS+ program is particularly significant, as it provides a unique opportunity to exchange knowledge, experience, and European best practices. I would like to thank all of the project’s international and local partners, the Government of Georgia, the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia, the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, the Rector of the University, the university administration, the academic staff, and everyone whose efforts contributed to the successful implementation of this important project. I am confident that the new laboratory will become a major center for innovative ideas, scientific research, and professional development for our students and researchers.”

– Professor Ketevan Kutateladze

According to Vice-Rector Professor Tamar Tsereteli, the university’s active participation in international projects is an essential prerequisite for integration into the European Higher Education Area, strengthening academic cooperation, and improving the quality of education. She emphasized that projects implemented under the ERASMUS+ program contribute to the development of modern educational infrastructure, the introduction of innovative teaching methods, and the exchange of international experience.

“The initiative implemented within the framework of the ERASMUS+ CBHE program clearly demonstrates that our university is actively integrated into the European educational and scientific community and consistently pursues strategic goals aimed at improving the quality of higher education, strengthening international cooperation, and developing a modern learning environment. The opening of the Renewable Energy Training Laboratory is an important achievement for both the Faculty of Power Engineering and the Georgian Technical University as a whole. This modern laboratory infrastructure will provide students, young researchers, and academic staff with the opportunity to combine theoretical knowledge with practical experience, conduct advanced research, and work with technologies that meet the current demands of the energy sector.

Today, when energy security, energy efficiency, and the development of renewable energy sources have become global priorities, educational initiatives that enable universities to implement teaching based on European experience and international standards are more important than ever.

With the support of the Rector, Academician David Gurgenidze, the Georgian Technical University will continue to promote innovative projects and create an educational and scientific environment that ensures the preparation of competitive, highly qualified, and future-oriented specialists.”

– Professor Tamar Tsereteli

The presentation also highlighted the development of modern educational modules in the fields of energy efficiency and renewable energy, the modernization of laboratory infrastructure, the professional development of academic staff, and the exchange of international expertise. It was emphasized that the project’s activities are designed to integrate European best practices into Georgia’s higher education system, making a significant contribution to the preparation of highly qualified specialists for the energy sector.