On June 7, 2024, the Sumy National Agrarian University (SNAU) hosted a large-scale event – Sustainable Energy Day “EnergySmart Hackathon: Decarbonized Solutions 2024”. The organizers were the Department of Finance, Economy and Investments of Sumy City Council and the Energy Innovation Hub of SNAU.
Objectives of the event:
Raising awareness among the public, businesses and local governments about the importance of energy efficiency, renewable energy sources and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Providing a platform for the exchange of knowledge and experience between different participants in the energy sector.
Influence the formulation and implementation of policies that support sustainable energy use at the local, national and international levels.
The program consisted of 2 parts:
Part I: “Speaker Session: Renewable Energy and Innovative Solutions”
Volodymyr Peregudov (GIZ Ukraine)
Svyatoslav Pavlyuk (Association “Energy-efficient cities of Ukraine”)
Vitaliy Volkov (Agreement of Mayors – East Project)
Nataliia Lytvyn (Ecoclub NGO)
Mila Tsyganok (Association of Environmental Professionals)
Yuriy Nikonorov (BVK “MOSBUD” LLP)
Oleksandr Novitskyi (EnInHab SNAU)
Alina Dvoryaninova (Department of Finance, Economy and Investments of the Sumy City Council)
Part II: “Hackathon of Energy Innovations: Youth Shapes the Future”, the participants were students of the Sumy Vocational College of Construction and Architecture, as well as
Ihor Lepyoshkin (GIZ Ukraine), advisor of the project “Promotion of energy efficiency and
implementation of the EU Directive on energy efficiency in Ukraine”, who welcomed the participants and talked about the future development of the participants’ projects
Dmytro Borodai, Doctor of Arch. the head of the Department of Architecture and Engineering Research (SNAU) presented the global practice of energy-efficient architecture to the participants
Oleksandr Novitskyi, Ph.D., energy auditor, head of the Department of Construction and Operation of Buildings, Roads and Transport Facilities told the participants about the Energy and Innovation Hub of SNAU.
The participants had the opportunity to see in practice the work with TESTO equipment for energy audits, in particular, the testo 835-H1 pyrometer with humidity module, the testo 440dP multifunctional device with sensors and probes, as well as the testo 915i and testo 115i thermometers. Work with the Fluke Tis 20 thermal imager was also demonstrated
Students were shown equipment for energy audit. In particular, the Dji Mavic 3T industrial quadrocopter drone in the Enterprise configuration with a digital and thermal imaging camera. The drone is used to inspect hard-to-reach places, including roofs and high-rise structures. The thermal imaging camera provides the ability to perform thermal imaging of buildings and engineering networks to record thermal failures of building structures in places where it is not possible to carry out such work with a manual thermal imager.
The students were also shown the equipment and operation of the hybrid-type solar power plant located at the Engineering and Technology Faculty.
The event was a great opportunity for participants to exchange knowledge, present innovative solutions and communicate with energy sector experts.
Also during the event, the awarding ceremony of the winners of the “Green roof mock-up” competitions was held, “Renewable energy is the key to sustainable energy development!” and “MORE CREATIVITY, MORE ENERGY, MORE STEPS TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.”
Thank you to all participants and partners for their active participation and support! Together, we are taking a step towards an energy-efficient and sustainable future!
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Sumy City Council
GIZ Ukraine
Covenant of Mayors – East
Association Energy Efficient Cities of Ukraine
Ecoclub
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