Educational Project “Open Space for Energy“ Relaunched

The educational project “Open Space for Energy” has been relaunched at the Faculty of Power Engineering at the Georgian Technical University. The project, whose first phase took place during the second semester of the last academic year and featured a series of public lectures on topical energy issues, aims to give students practical industry experience, deepen their professional knowledge, and raise awareness of ongoing developments in the energy sector.

As part of the renewed project, Giorgi Amuzashvili, director of the state electricity system of Georgia, delivered the first public lecture on operational mode and dispatching. The topic of the lecture was “Operational management and system accidents”, within the framework of which the issues related to ensuring the reliable and stable operation of the electric power system were discussed.

According to the dean of the GTU Faculty of Power Engineering, the public lecture allows students to learn more deeply about the principles of operational management of the electric power system, the importance of dispatching, and the processes that serve to maintain the sustainable operation of the power system.

According to Professor Keti Kutateladze, managing an electric power system requires coordinating various components, continuously monitoring operational parameters, and responding promptly to potential disruptions. In this process, particular importance is placed on efficient operational management, assessing systemic risks, and preventing emergencies.

“The issue of system-wide failures represents a significant area of ​​focus within the modern energy sector. Given the scale of the electric power system and its interconnected infrastructure, disruptions in individual elements can affect other system components. Consequently, to ensure energy security and an uninterrupted power supply, robust operational management mechanisms, precise process monitoring, and timely implementation of technically sound decisions are essential. Examining these matters from a practical perspective helps students better grasp the complexities of managing an energy system and the responsibilities borne by specialists in this field.

One key objective of the “Energy Open Space” project is to bridge the gap between academic education and industry practice. Public lectures featuring invited specialists give students the opportunity to gain direct insights from professionals on challenges in the energy sector, technological processes, and management approaches used in practice. These sessions diversify learning, deepen students’ professional interests, and connect theoretical knowledge with practical experience.

Energy is a key foundation of the modern economy and the country’s strategic development. The reliability of the energy system, uninterrupted electricity supply, and safe infrastructure operation depend largely on qualified specialists, modern technologies, and effective management. Therefore, for the future professionals of the field, sharing practical experience and familiarization with real work processes acquires special importance.”

 – Professor Ketevan Kutateladze

The renewal of this project at the Faculty of Power Engineering at Georgian Technical University creates additional educational opportunities for students. A series of public lectures on topical energy issues deepens specialized knowledge, develops professional competencies, and strengthens cooperation between the university and organizations operating in the energy sector. “Energy Open Space” allows students to gain practice-based knowledge alongside their academic education, better preparing them for the professional challenges of the modern energy field.