This distinction by Global 100 RE Ukraine is awarded annually to the most promising green transformation projects in Ukraine, with the ambitious goal that by 2070 all energy produced in Ukraine will come from renewable sources, including hydrogen as an ideal fuel and various types of biofuels.

🏆 The award was received by the program guarantor — Associate Professor of the Department of Automation of Electrical and Mechatronic Complexes at ER IEE, Leonid Listovshchyk.

✅ Experts recognized the KPI case as an example of modern engineering education that directly contributes to the country’s energy independence and energy security, combining education and research with real market needs.

📃 What makes this program unique:
📌 it trains engineers capable of designing and maintaining systems based on biofuels and hydrogen as alternative energy sources;
📌 it focuses on the biofuel and hydrogen sectors — areas currently experiencing the greatest workforce shortages;

ℹ️ Following the launch of the bachelor’s program in 2025, Kyiv Polytechnic is already preparing to introduce a master’s program in energy-efficient systems engineering.

The 100 gREen AWARD-2025 was not only an award ceremony but also a platform that brought together representatives of government authorities, local self-government, diplomatic institutions, international organizations, industry associations, educational institutions, the expert community, investors, and business. Such broad participation once again confirmed that green transformation in Ukraine has become a shared effort of communities, the state, the market, and international partners.

The winner of the 100 gREen AWARD-2025 was:

“Best Clean Energy Project for Preschool Education” —

“Solar Power Plants for Kindergartens”

“Best Educational Program in Bioenergy and Hydrogen Technologies” —

Educational and Professional Program “Energy-Efficient Equipment for Biofuel and Hydrogen Technologies”

Representative: Leonid Listovshchyk.

The program of Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute has become a contribution to training a new generation of specialists in bioenergy and hydrogen technologies.

ES Institute of Energy Saving and Energy Management (IEE) is a division of one of the largest universities in Ukraine and Europe – National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”. There are 4 departments in the IEE:

• Power Supply Department
• Department of Automation of Electrical and Mechatronic Complexes
• Department of Geo-Engineering
• Department of Labor Protection,Industrial and Civil Safety

and also:

• Training Center for Energy Management 
• Research Center for Energy-Saving Pulse-Wave Structures and Technologies of Educational Systems
• Educational and Scientific Laboratory of Resource and Energy Conservation
• Educational and Scientific Laboratory “Laboratory of Thermomolecular Energetics”

The event, organized by the branch “KhNPP,” brought together representatives of leading higher education institutions in Ukraine to help Netishyn’s high school students take one of their first informed steps in choosing a career path.

Students of grades 10–11 from the Netishyn Academic Lyceum took part in the meeting.

The event began with a presentation by Volodymyr Hudz, Deputy General Director of the “KhNPP” branch of Energoatom, who spoke about the opportunities, prospects, and the role of nuclear energy today.

Addressing the youth, he said: “You are facing an important choice for your future. I hope you will choose technical education, become part of the Khmelnytskyi NPP team—and very soon we will be calling each other colleagues.”

This was followed by direct communication with representatives of higher education institutions.

The event featured representatives from Vinnytsia National Technical University, Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, Odesa Polytechnic National University, Ternopil Ivan Puluj National Technical University, National University of Water and Environmental Engineering, and Khmelnytskyi National University.

The universities presented their academic programs and provided information on admission requirements, study conditions, and future employment opportunities. The focus was on electric power engineering, nuclear energy, automation, IT, and chemical technologies—fields that form the backbone of a stable energy system.

In an “open microphone” format, participants engaged in informal discussions, asking real questions about admission, studies, and practical career prospects.

Such career guidance events contribute to a more informed career choice among young people and help build the human resource potential necessary for the development of Ukraine’s energy sector.

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The researchers reengineered the architecture of hydrogen fuel cells, eliminating a key issue—water accumulation, which previously hindered oxygen flow and reduced system efficiency.

Traditionally, removing the reaction byproduct—water—required complex and energy-intensive solutions that increased the weight and cost of the systems. Australian scientists applied high-precision microengineering approaches by integrating microchannels 100 micrometers (0.1 mm) wide into the cell structure, separated by ribs of the same size. These “bypass channels” enable efficient removal of excess water and gases, preventing their buildup inside.

The results, published in the journal Applied Catalysis B: Environment and Energy, demonstrate a significant improvement: the upgraded fuel cell delivers 75% more power compared to conventional designs. At the same time, the structure has become lighter and more cost-effective, as it relies less on expensive platinum and no longer requires additional pumps or separators.

According to the authors, this technology opens up prospects for implementing hydrogen energy in sectors where battery systems are inefficient due to their weight. The primary focus is on aviation, particularly low-altitude aircraft, as well as heavy-duty transport.

The development has already been patented, and the team is currently working on scaling the technology for industrial production, bringing the era of affordable and completely clean energy closer.

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Modern digital twins combine mathematical models, data from IoT sensors, artificial intelligence algorithms and cloud technologies. Thanks to this, the digital twin becomes not just a simulation, but a full-fledged cyber-physical system that synchronizes with a real object in real time. This opens up opportunities for in-depth analysis, testing and optimization without risk to equipment, which is especially important for complex electrical complexes and mechatronic modules.

One of the key advantages of Digital Twin technology is the ability to provide predictive maintenance. By analyzing data, a digital twin can predict when a system might fail and prevent an accident. This significantly reduces repair costs, increases equipment reliability, and minimizes downtime. In addition, a digital twin allows you to test new operating modes, simulate emergency situations, and optimize processes without interfering with the physical system.

Digital twin technology is actively used in manufacturing, energy, transportation, aviation, medicine, and robotics. In industry, Digital Twin is used to optimize robotic lines, control quality, and improve production process efficiency. In energy, digital twins help monitor the condition of turbines, transformers, and electric drives. In the transportation industry, they allow you to model loads, analyze the behavior of control systems, and improve safety.

For engineering education, a digital twin is a critically important technology. Future engineers must be able to work with data, create mathematical models, apply intelligent algorithms and build cyber-physical systems. That is why in the educational program “Engineering of Intelligent Electrical and Mechatronic Complexes” students study modeling in MATLAB/Simulink, data analysis in Python, intelligent control systems, digital and nonlinear control systems, technical diagnostics and creation of digital twins of electrical and mechatronic systems. This ensures the training of specialists who are able to work with Industry 4.0 technologies and implement modern solutions in production and energy.

A digital twin is not just an engineering tool, but a fundamental concept that combines the physical and digital worlds. It provides a deep understanding of the operation of systems, increases efficiency, reliability and safety, and also opens up new opportunities for the development of intelligent electrical and mechatronic complexes. That is why Digital Twin technology is one of the key areas of development of modern engineering and an important component of the training of students of our department.

Among the awardees is a creative team from our department, including Professor Serhii Boichenko and Associate Professor Anna Yakovlieva, together with representatives of our stakeholders and partner organizations— Iryna Shkilniuk from the DEMET Research Laboratory of the Educational and Research Institute of Energy Efficiency and Professor Artur Zaporozhets. Their monograph, published by Springer and indexed in Scopus, was recognized in the competition and received second place.

We sincerely congratulate our colleagues and wish them further professional achievements and new successes.

The discussion focused on tasks related to enhancing the content of the programs, assessment methods, and a stronger emphasis on practical training. A large volume of survey data and feedback from students and stakeholders was reviewed. All efforts are aimed at modernizing our educational programs.

We are preparing for further discussion with the wider department staff and representatives of the relevant Scientific and Methodological Commission of Ukraine. Such discussions have become a traditional and mandatory stage of continuous improvement, ensuring the quality of education and the high standard of our educational services.