Viktoria Dubovik, 4-year Ph.D-student of
PACS Department about participation in the international program at the
Shanghai University of Electric Power.
As part of the international program Energy
and Power Talent Advanced Training, I went to China for 11 days to Shanghai
Energy University (SUEР). This program was held
within 2024 International Workshop for Senior Personnel in Electric Power
Sector From Belt and Road Initiative Partner Countries. The main topic of the
session was “Smart Energy and Distributed Energy”.
It was my first experience participating in
such an event abroad, and I was very curious to see how it would unfold. Upon
arrival, I discovered that we had a packed schedule ahead of us, featuring
lectures on microgrids and renewable energy sources, as well as visits to various
energy facilities such as a wind farm, an underground power substation, and
industry enterprises.
We found ourselves in the heart of the
city, at the Cloud Carbon Neutrality Innovation Center, located within Huzhou—a
smart city pilot project fully powered by microgeneration and renewable energy.
Our itinerary included a visit to the Shanghai Electric Production Base, a
heavy industry turbine manufacturing facility, as well as the JA Solar Company,
where solar panels are manufactured. As part of the program, we attended
lectures delivered by representatives of leading industry companies, focusing
on various innovations currently being actively implemented in China. During
the closing seminar, all participants gave presentations on the topic: "Opportunities
and Challenges for Energy Transition Under the Dual Carbon Background."
The program brought together participants
from various countries, including Australia, Vietnam, Thailand, Kenya, and
others. This diverse group provided an excellent opportunity for exchanging
knowledge and experiences on the topic through discussions, as well as sharing
impressions of China and enjoying engaging conversations.
Beyond the educational component, we also
had a rich cultural program. It featured a visit to one of China’s most
beautiful cities, Hangzhou, where we enjoyed a boat ride on the picturesque
West Lake (Xihu), explored the historic Lingyin Temple, and toured a scenic tea
plantation where we were treated to authentic green tea.
Additionally, at our request, an excursion
was organized to the breathtaking city of Suzhou, often referred to as the
"Venice of China." We spent the entire day wandering through its
magnificent gardens, taking in the stunning scenery.
To sum up, this trip was an incredible
experience that I would gladly repeat. Engaging and highly informative
lectures, visits to enterprises, new connections, a rich cultural program, and
the opportunity to enjoy traditional Chinese cuisine – all of these elements
made my journey truly unforgettable.
I am deeply grateful to the staff of the
Directorate of International Relations and my PACS Department for their
invaluable support in organizing my participation in this program.