Description
The negative environmental impact of conventional energy sources, with simultaneous growing energy needs of the economy, makes it necessary to increase the use of energy from renewable sources. This is one of the major challenges for Poland. The UTP answers this by the development of its own potential as an interdisciplinary R and D center in the area of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) and the development of RES Engineering by means of: - the modification of the RES Eng. teaching programme and the implementation of innovative elements - the increase in the practical dimension of studies, in cooperation with entrepreneurs - the development of the Interdisciplinary Center of RES - the implementation of post-graduate studies - the publication of 7 handbooks - the organization of conferences In effect, these actions will enable the development of knowledge on the RES and its communication. In order to achieve the goal the project will establish cooperation with the Norwegian company Tel-Tek, which is experienced in this subject matter.
Summary of project results
The project focused on development of UTP as an interdisciplinary center for research and development in renewable energy sources. The UTP has implemented the following: - modification of the RES Engineering teaching programme and the implementation of innovative elements - increase in the practical dimension of studies, in cooperation with entrepreneurs - development of the Interdisciplinary Centre of RES - implementation of post-graduate studies heat pumps and heat energy storage - publication of 7 handbooks - organization of 2 conferences and 2 seminars In order to achieve the goal is was decided to cooperate with Norwegian enterprise Tel-Tek experienced in this subject. The project contributed to promoting relations between industrial activity and needs of natural environments. This has been achieved by relying on Norwegian experience in the field. These subjects were key during two conferences EKO-EURO-ENERGY and a seminar in Norway which established a sustainable platform of cooperation between partners to exchange knowledge and experience. The cooperation with Tel-Tek helped to conduct modification of the RES Engineering teaching programme. Result of post-graduate studies have been trained and skilled engineering staff which constitutes the basis of effective and environmentally safe renewable energy-based solutions in our region. The new RES curriculum has been elaborated for education of undergraduate students in forthcoming years. Such a programme encompasses technical aspects - construction and operation of RES installations and legal and economic considerations. The essential feature of major in RES engineering involves a preparatory training for further studies and for work on development of RES instillation in a modern company. The creation of the modular education formula characterized by an active participation of students in the creation of their profile is an innovative achievement of the project. Collection of good practices of the RES enabled further development of the UTP. The Interdisciplinary Centre of RES developed its innovation as the only centre in Poland integrating various areas of expertise, economic and administrative surroundings, simultaneously enabling the promotion of the RES. Handbooks printed during project life will be served as a learning materials. They will constitute a source of knowledge for students in successive years. At the library they will be available in hard copy and electronic version.
Summary of bilateral results
The Norwegian partner Tel-Tek is a state owned research institution involved in research on energy saving and low emission technologies. Its application experience and know-how related to the transfer of knowledge was important for the project. Tel-Tek supported UTP in achieving the project goals using its experience and business opportunities in programme organization and in cooperation with renewable energy source companies by delegating experts and lecturers in the field. Action was executed by transfer of Norwegian know-how to UTP, transfer of good practices supporting project objectives; responsibility for organization of 1 seminar in Norway and study visits from Norway to Poland, selection of Norwegian experts and teaching staff to carry-out videoconference and elaboration of study materials. From the organizational perspective, Tel-Tek was responsible for financial documents related to project implementation and reimbursement of qualified costs. Tel-Tek was responsible for project promotion in Norway. The intention of both parties is to continue cooperation. The University of Technology and Life Sciences is mainly interested in further cooperation in the scope of research and development joint ventures and further transfer of knowledge on the highest global level. And Tel-Tek, on the other hand, is interested in the possibility of cooperation with Polish enterprises. This means that further contact can be established between Polish and Norwegian companies both by joint projects and business relations. The organization of study trips for students and scientists to Norway is planned within the framework of the European programmes. Moreover, the participation of the Norwegian scientists in conferences in Poland and the publication of articles in the press of the University of Technology and Life Sciences is assumed.