{"id":25258,"date":"2025-07-14T21:37:49","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T18:37:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icd.kpi.ua\/?p=25258"},"modified":"2025-07-14T21:44:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T18:44:00","slug":"energy-resilience-lab-rse-kyiv-polytechnic-join-forces-to-train-new-generation-power-engineers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/icd.kpi.ua\/?p=25258","title":{"rendered":"Energy Resilience Lab: RSE, Kyiv Polytechnic join forces to train new generation power engineers"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"25258\" class=\"elementor elementor-25258\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-634a8de e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"634a8de\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88d0249 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"88d0249\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In a vital step toward strengthening Ukraine\u2019s energy autonomy, RSE \u2013 a manufacturer of modular, flexible cogeneration solutions based on MWM gas engines (Caterpillar Energy Solutions) \u2013 has signed a memorandum about strategic partnership with the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute and announced the launch of the equipment of the Energy Resilience Lab.<\/p><p>The new space is supposed to form part of Kyiv Polytechnic\u2019s Centre for Energy Decarbonisation and its Energy Innovation Hub. The lab will become an educational and demonstration centre this autumn, where students, engineers and the representatives of communities will learn to come up with and apply energy sustainability solutions.<\/p><p><strong>Why does it matter?<\/strong><\/p><p>In the context of war, energy autonomy has become a problem of the survival of cities and communities.<\/p><p>&#8220;RSE are modular containerised CHP [Combined Heat and Power] units that keep this country going. We design standalone energy facilities for communities, hospitals and the critical infrastructure \u2013 places where they are much needed,\u201d explained <strong>Andrii Hrinenko<\/strong>, RSE founder. &#8220;Together with Kyiv Polytechnic, we at RSE aspire to train the next generation of power engineers. This is more than an educational project \u2013 it is a contribution to Ukraine\u2019s reconstruction and energy independence.&#8221;<\/p><p>&#8220;Not only should universities provide a high level of theoretical training today, but they must serve as platforms for practical solutions that truly transform the country. And the Energy Resilience Lab exemplifies this mission,\u201d stated Kyiv Polytechnic Rector <strong>Anatolii Melnychenko<\/strong>. \u201cOwing to our partnership with RSE, we are creating not just another classroom, but an environment where students will gain experience to work on cutting-edge technologies that are already saving lives and restoring Ukraine&#8217;s energy sustainability.&#8221;<\/p><p><strong>What will the lab offer?<\/strong><\/p><p>Once completed, the Energy Resilience Lab will become Ukraine\u2019s first training platform where it will be possible to:<\/p><ul><li>Learn how to operate modular cogeneration plants<\/li><li>Master the principles of decentralised and backup energy<\/li><li>Study the best cases of real-world RSE application in frontline cities, hospitals and logistics hubs<\/li><li>Work with demonstration stands built on MWM\/Caterpillar technologies.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>What comes next?<\/strong><\/p><p>Construction and maintenance are well underway, with the laboratory set to open its doors to the first cohort of students in autumn 2025. A team of teachers and mentors is being organised, training modules developed, and demonstration equipment prepared.<\/p><p>Through this partnership, RSE and Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute are not only building a lab \u2014 they are building the future of energy resilience in Ukraine.<\/p><p><strong>About RSE<\/strong><\/p><p>RSE is a Czech engineering and manufacturing company established by Ukrainian specialists during the war. It produces modular cogeneration plants based on MWM\/Caterpillar Energy Solutions. More than 200 RSE modular plants are already in operation across Ukraine and Europe, ensuring the energy sustainability of communities, hospitals, and the critical infrastructure.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/kpi.ua\/2025-rse\">https:\/\/kpi.ua\/2025-rse<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rse.energy\/\">https:\/\/www.rse.energy\/<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41f8bcd e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"41f8bcd\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4b2b34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b4b2b34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/icd.kpi.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025.07.14-rse-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-25253\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icd.kpi.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025.07.14-rse-2.jpg 982w, https:\/\/icd.kpi.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025.07.14-rse-2-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/icd.kpi.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025.07.14-rse-2-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/icd.kpi.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025.07.14-rse-2-500x300.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-485cb59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"485cb59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/icd.kpi.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025.07.14-rse-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-25252\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icd.kpi.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025.07.14-rse-3.jpg 886w, https:\/\/icd.kpi.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025.07.14-rse-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/icd.kpi.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025.07.14-rse-3-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 886px) 100vw, 886px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a vital step toward strengthening Ukraine\u2019s energy autonomy, RSE \u2013 a manufacturer of modular, flexible cogeneration solutions based on MWM gas engines (Caterpillar Energy Solutions) \u2013 has signed a memorandum about strategic partnership with the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute and announced the launch of the equipment of the Energy Resilience Lab. The new space is supposed to form part of Kyiv Polytechnic\u2019s Centre for Energy Decarbonisation and its Energy Innovation Hub. The lab will become an educational and demonstration centre this autumn, where students, engineers and the representatives of communities will learn to come up with and apply energy sustainability solutions. Why does it matter? In the context of war, energy autonomy has become a problem of the survival of cities and communities. &#8220;RSE are modular containerised CHP [Combined Heat and Power] units that keep this country going. We design standalone energy facilities for communities, hospitals and the critical infrastructure \u2013 places where they are much needed,\u201d explained Andrii Hrinenko, RSE founder. &#8220;Together with Kyiv Polytechnic, we at RSE aspire to train the next generation of power engineers. This is more than an educational project \u2013 it is a contribution to Ukraine\u2019s reconstruction and energy independence.&#8221; &#8220;Not only should universities provide a high level of theoretical training today, but they must serve as platforms for practical solutions that truly transform the country. And the Energy Resilience Lab exemplifies this mission,\u201d stated Kyiv Polytechnic Rector Anatolii Melnychenko. \u201cOwing to our partnership with RSE, we are creating not just another classroom, but an environment where students will gain experience to work on cutting-edge technologies that are already saving lives and restoring Ukraine&#8217;s energy sustainability.&#8221; What will the lab offer? Once completed, the Energy Resilience Lab will become Ukraine\u2019s first training platform where it will be possible to: Learn how to operate modular cogeneration plants Master the principles of decentralised and backup energy Study the best cases of real-world RSE application in frontline cities, hospitals and logistics hubs Work with demonstration stands built on MWM\/Caterpillar technologies. What comes next? Construction and maintenance are well underway, with the laboratory set to open its doors to the first cohort of students in autumn 2025. A team of teachers and mentors is being organised, training modules developed, and demonstration equipment prepared. Through this partnership, RSE and Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute are not only building a lab \u2014 they are building the future of energy resilience in Ukraine. About RSE RSE is a Czech engineering and manufacturing company established by Ukrainian specialists during the war. It produces modular cogeneration plants based on MWM\/Caterpillar Energy Solutions. More than 200 RSE modular plants are already in operation across Ukraine and Europe, ensuring the energy sustainability of communities, hospitals, and the critical infrastructure. https:\/\/kpi.ua\/2025-rse https:\/\/www.rse.energy\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":25254,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_piecal_is_event":false,"_piecal_start_date":"","_piecal_end_date":"","_piecal_is_allday":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"table_tags":[],"class_list":["post-25258","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news_en"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/icd.kpi.ua\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25258","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/icd.kpi.ua\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/icd.kpi.ua\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/icd.kpi.ua\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/icd.kpi.ua\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=25258"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/icd.kpi.ua\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25258\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25262,"href":"https:\/\/icd.kpi.ua\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25258\/revisions\/25262"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/icd.kpi.ua\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/25254"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/icd.kpi.ua\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=25258"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/icd.kpi.ua\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=25258"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/icd.kpi.ua\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=25258"},{"taxonomy":"table_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/icd.kpi.ua\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftable_tags&post=25258"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}