News

From 29 June to 3 July 2026, Yuliia Chernetska, Associate Professor at the Power Supply Department and Academic Mobility Coordinator at the Educational and Research Institute of Energy Saving and Energy Management at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, participated in the Staff Week at Leibniz University Hannover as part of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) project ‘Mechatronics, Energy, Robotics and Innovative Technologies with Ukraine’ (MERIT-Ukraine) under the ‘German-Ukrainian University Network 2025–2029’ programme.

Bogdan Demchenko and Vitalii Palii – students of the IEE Power Supply Department at the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, enrolled in the second-cycle (Master’s) degree programme in ‘Energy Management and Energy-Efficient Technologies’, have been awarded scholarships under the Erasmus+ programme for academic mobility to study during the spring semester of the 2025/2026 academic year at the University of South-Eastern Norway. Both students successfully passed exams on specialized subjects in the field of electrical power engineering at the host institution.

On 21 May 2026, the second Train-the-Trainer session took place, organised by Leibniz University Hannover as part of the DAAD project “Mechatronics, Energy, Robotics and Innovative Technologies with Ukraine (MERIT-Ukraine)”.

The seminar’s theme – “Blended Learning: Storytelling in the Flipped Classroom” – focused on the practical aspects of implementing blended learning and the “flipped classroom” methodology in technical education.

On 19 May 2026, a public lecture was held online by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Bernd Ponick, one of the directors of the Institute of Drive Systems and Power Electronics at Leibniz University Hannover, on the topic:

“The Role of Power Electronics and Drive Systems in Modern All-Electric and All-Digital Society”.

We invite lecturers to participate in the Train-the-Trainer session “Blended Learning: Storytelling in Flipped Classroom,” organized by Leibniz University Hannover within the framework of the DAAD project “MERIT-Ukraine: Mechatronics, Energy, Robotics, and Innovation Technologies with Ukraine.”

On 14 May 2026, the next online meeting took place, focusing on academic mobility opportunities for students of the Institute of Energy Saving and Energy Management (IEE), Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute.

On April 29, 2026, an open lecture titled “Aspects of Cost-Optimal Dispatch and Design of Green Hydrogen Production Systems in a Regulated Market Environment” was held as part of the DAAD project MERIT-Ukraine.

On April 23, 2026, the first Train-the-Trainer session titled “Engaging Students with Technology: Innovative Methods and Practical Tips” was held, organized by Leibniz University Hannover within the framework of the DAAD project “MERIT-Ukraine: Mechatronics, Energy, Robotics, and Innovation Technologies with Ukraine.”

We invite lecturers to participate in the Train-the-Trainer session “Engaging Students with Technology: Innovative Methods and Practical Tips,” organized by Leibniz University Hannover within the framework of the DAAD project “MERIT-Ukraine: Mechatronics, Energy, Robotics, and Innovation Technologies with Ukraine.”

Three IEE students, enrolled in the bachelor's program “Energy Management and Energy Efficient Technologies,” studied at the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN) during the fall semester of the 2025/2026 as participants in the Erasmus+ academic mobility project. Svitlana Vlasiuk, Andrii Romanov, and Kyrylo Cherniavskyi, second-year students at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, share their impressions of the educational process at USN, their experience of studying in English in a multicultural academic environment, and everyday life in Norway after returning to Ukraine.

From 25 to 29 November 2025, representatives of the Department of Electric Power Supply of the Educational and Scientific Institute of Energy Engineering of Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute took part in the On-Campus DAAD MERIT-Ukraine Energy Workshop, held at Leibniz Universität Hannover (LUH), one of Germany’s leading technical universities. The program was intensive and combined presentations, laboratory visits, discussions on joint educational programs, as well as the development of areas for scientific cooperation in energy, electric power systems, power electronics, hydrogen technologies, and high-voltage engineering. Participants learned about the history and structure of LUH, the activities of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, the LiFe2050 Energy Research Center, and the double-degree program “Renewable Energy and Electrical Power Engineering.” Special attention was devoted to the organization of the educational process, academic mobility, and the presentation of the experience of the first KPI student currently studying at LUH within the exchange program.

On 9 July 2025, the kick-off online meeting of the international project “MERIT-Ukraine: Mechatronics, Energy, Robotics, and Innovation Technologies with Ukraine” (sub-project: Energy) was held. The project is supported by the new programme of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) “German-Ukrainian University Network” (2025–2029).

The project coordinator is Leibniz University Hannover, and the initiative is being implemented in partnership with two Ukrainian technical universities: the National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” and Lviv Polytechnic National University.

On January 16, 2025, during the meeting of the specialized academic council D 26.002.20 at the National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute," the public defense of the dissertation by Derevyanko Denys Hryhorovych took place. The dissertation, titled "Development of Scientific Principles for Optimal Interaction of Distributed Energy Resources in Local Power Systems," was submitted for Doctor of Technical Sciences in the specialty 05.14.01 – Energy Systems and Complexes.

We congratulate Denys Hryhorovych on this significant achievement and wish him career growth and further scientific accomplishments!

On November 18-19, 2024, the Department of Power Supply students Yana BOSENKO, Anastasiia KHORENKO, Yuliia ONYSHCHENKO, and Elizaveta TUPOTINA participated in the 9th National Conference of Young Energy Professionals (OKME), held at the Innovation Center of Warsaw University of Technology. This event, organized by the Scientific Circle of Energy Engineers at Warsaw University of Technology, is the only one of its kind in Poland, bringing together representatives of leading energy institutions, companies, and young researchers.

The Department of Power Supply congratulates the students on their participation in such a prestigious event and wishes them further success in their research and professional endeavors!

On November 12, 2024, teachers and students of the Department of Power Supply attended a webinar on the topic "Energy Management in Wartime Conditions: Opportunities and Prospects for Ukraine's Industry." The event was organized by the European-Ukrainian Energy Agency (EUEA) with the support of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO Ukraine) project "Implementation of the Energy Management Systems Standard in Ukraine’s Industry."

Another significant step toward the university's energy independence has been achieved — an autonomous power supply system has been installed on the premises of the H. I. Denysenko Scientific and Technical Library. This system ensures uninterrupted operation during emergency and stabilization power outages. A solar power station with an energy storage system has been installed on the library building’s roof.

On November 6, 2024, lecturers from the Department of Power Supply conducted a webinar for educators in the professional fields of "Metalworking Industry" and "Electrical Engineering Industry" on the topic: "Formation and Development of Energy-Efficient and Energy-Saving Competencies in Skilled Workers for Effective Execution of Repair and Construction Work."

The webinar aimed to enhance the qualifications of vocational education instructors in developing educational content related to the competencies of "Energy Efficiency," "Energy Saving," and "Energy Management."

We are preparing for a large-scale event dedicated to energy efficiency, renewable energy sources and sustainable development! Very soon you will be able to dive into the world of innovative solutions that change our future.

Date: December 9-13, 2024

Format: live (Kyiv) and online

Waiting for you:

• Press briefing dedicated to the start of the project
• Conference "Energy of partnership: investments, innovations in the field of energy efficiency for communities"
• Dialogue platform "Housing reform: the path to an energy-efficient future of Ukraine"
• Conference "Scientific approach: new standards of comfort and efficiency"
• Workshop "Artificial intelligence in energy efficiency for communities"

From September 30 to October 4, 2024, department lecturers conducted a training session for the engineering and technical staff of Khmelnytskyi NPP, South Ukraine NPP, Rivne NPP, and representatives from the Energoatom headquarters on the topic "Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Conducting Process Energy Audits".

This training marked an important step in enhancing the qualifications of professionals responsible for the energy efficiency and reliable operation of critical infrastructure at nuclear power plants.

Congratulations to the master's students of the department, Yelyzaveta Tupotina and Yuliia Onyshchenko, who received second-degree Laureate diplomas at the 5th All-Ukrainian Competition for Students and Young Scientists with International Participation, titled “Youth Intelligence: Sustainable Resource Management and Innovative Energy-Efficient Technologies.”

On October 17, 2024, the final scientific conference of the Competition took place, where the scientific achievements of our winners were discussed. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the organizers, partners, and sponsors for such a wonderful scientific event!

Special thanks go to the master's students for their enthusiasm in participating in this Competition and to their supervisor, Olena Borychenko.