Turkmenistan's energy delegation studies innovative technologies in Spain
A delegation consisting of specialists from the Ministry of Energy of Turkmenistan and the State Energy Institute participated in a two-day study visit organized in Barcelona, Spain. Organized by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Centre in Ashgabat, the event aimed to increase the sustainability of the renewable energy sector and to adopt European experience in implementing innovative technological solutions.
On the first day of the visit, Turkmen specialists visited the renowned Research Centre of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (CITCEA-UPC). During the in-depth professional sustainability consultations held with Spanish colleagues, modern tools for planning the energy transition and issues of preparedness for potential technological risks were discussed.
In particular, the practical aspects of integrating renewable energy sources into modern smart grids (Smart Grids) aroused special interest among Turkmen specialists. This system allows for the automatic and more economical management of energy consumption and distribution.
Olivera Zurovac-Kuzman, Head of the Economic and Environmental Officer of the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, emphasized that the main goal of this project is to upgrade the professional qualifications of Turkmen specialists and to further expand the academic capabilities of the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan.
On the second day of the study tour, the delegation met with experts from the specialized Hydrogen Research Centre at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia. During the bilateral meetings, an extensive exchange of views took place on ensuring the energy sustainability of modern megacities (large cities) and managing energy consumption in "smart" cities through innovative methods.
In addition, new scientific approaches guaranteeing the continuity of industrial electronics and power supply were reviewed. These innovative technologies and advanced scientific experiences studied in Barcelona hold great practical significance for the national programs being implemented to modernize the existing energy infrastructure in Turkmenistan.
