Educational Project “Open Energy Space” Resumes

The educational project “Open Energy Space” has resumed at the Faculty of Power Engineering of the Georgian Technical University. The project, whose first phase was implemented during the second academic semester of last year and comprised a series of public lectures on topical energy issues, aims to share practical industry experience with students, deepen their professional knowledge, and raise awareness regarding ongoing processes in the energy sector.

Within the scope of the relaunched project, the first public lecture was delivered by Giorgi Amuzashvili, Director for Operational Modes and Dispatching at the Georgian State Electrosystem (GSE). The lecture, titled “Operational Management and System Failures,” covered key issues related to ensuring the reliable and stable operation of the power system.

According to the Dean of the Faculty of Power Engineering at GTU, the public lecture provides students with an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of operational management principles in power systems, the critical role of dispatching, and the operational processes dedicated to maintaining power system stability.

As Professor Keti Kutateladze stated, managing a power grid requires the coordinated operation of various components, continuous monitoring of operating parameters, and timely responses to potential disturbances. In this process, efficient operational management, comprehensive risk assessment, and the prevention of emergency situations are of paramount importance.

“The issue of system failures represents one of the most critical areas in modern power engineering. Given the scale and interconnected nature of power system infrastructure, disturbances originating in individual components can potentially impact the operation of other parts of the network. Consequently, ensuring energy security and an uninterrupted power supply requires robust operational management mechanisms, precise process monitoring, and the timely implementation of technically sound decisions. Examining these issues from a practical perspective enables students to better comprehend the complexities of power grid management and the professional responsibilities borne by domain specialists.

One of the primary objectives of the ‘Open Energy Space’ project is to bridge academic education with industry practice. Public lectures featuring guest experts allow students to gain first-hand insights into current sector challenges, technological processes, and practical management methodologies. Such engagements enhance the learning experience, foster students’ professional interests, and effectively connect theoretical knowledge with real-world application.

Power engineering constitutes a pivotal foundation for the modern economy and strategic national development. System reliability, continuous power supply, and safe infrastructure operations depend heavily on qualified specialists, the adoption of modern technologies, and efficient management. Therefore, sharing practical expertise and introducing future professionals to actual operational workflows is of paramount importance”.

 – Professor Ketevan Kutateladze

It is worth noting that the resumption of the project at the Faculty of Power Engineering of the Georgian Technical University serves to create additional educational opportunities for students. The series of public lectures on topical energy issues fosters the deepening of domain knowledge, the development of professional competencies, and the strengthening of cooperation between the university and organizations operating in the energy sector. “Open Energy Space” provides students with the opportunity to gain practice-based knowledge alongside their academic education, better preparing them for the professional challenges associated with working in the modern energy field.