Join the “RE-ENERGIZE UKRAINE” Summer School!

18.05.2024

“RE-ENERGIZE UKRAINE” is a unique opportunity for anyone who wishes to make a meaningful contribution to the development of green energy in Ukraine. The summer school program includes two online webinars that will introduce participants to the basic concepts of energy communities, as well as practical workshops to deepen their knowledge and apply what they’ve learned in real-world scenarios.

Upon completion of the summer school, participants will have a unique opportunity to take part in a hackathon focused on creating green energy communities and compete for valuable prizes, and the most motivated will visit Germany—the cradle of energy communities—where they will learn from the experience and knowledge of German green energy communities!

Key benefits of participation:

  • A deep understanding of the processes involved in establishing and operating energy communities.
  • Practical skills in project development, from concept to implementation.
  • A network of contacts—connections with industry experts and potential partners for future collaboration.
  • Community empowerment—training leaders to strengthen the community at the local level.
  • A hackathon with valuable prizes and international opportunities.

Key program events:

  • May 17–24: Online webinars exploring the basics of creating energy communities and the benefits of renewable energy.
  • May 30–31: In-person workshops where participants can develop their own projects and receive practical guidance on how to implement them.
  • August–September: A hackathon focused on creating energy communities, providing an opportunity to refine project ideas within a team of like-minded individuals.
  • September: A two-day study tour to Germany.

Sign up now:

👉 https://forms.gle/VZFvwAV8eG6QWvF69 , to help shape Ukraine’s sustainable energy future and take advantage of this unique opportunity to win valuable prizes and a study trip to Germany!

📆 Registration has been extended until May 21, 2024

The events are organized by the Synergy Sustainable Development Agency (Synergy Sustainable Development Agency) in collaboration with WECHANGE as part of the “Civil Society Energy for Resilient Ukraine” project, funded by the German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt).

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