At the end of October 2024, a three-year cycle of classes for the course “EU Smart Energy: Information technologies dimension”, developed within the framework of the Jean Monnet Module “Smart energy cooperation in Europe: educational project for youth leaders” (101048079 – ERASMUS-JMO-2021-HEI-TCH-RSCH), came to a successful close. The course was attended by students of the Educational and Research Institute of Business, Economics and Management, the Faculty of Technical Systems and Energy Efficient Technologies, and the Medical Institute of Sumy State University.
The course was aimed at forming a modern understanding of the digital transformation of the energy sector in the context of the European Union’s sustainable development policy. The curriculum covered key topics such as the fundamentals of smart energy IT, strategic IT infrastructure for energy grids, risk and security management in energy systems, and the practical application of digital solutions for achieving energy policy objectives.
Special attention was given to tools for assessing the “smartness” of energy grids, including the IBM Smart Grid Maturity Model, the DOE Evaluation System, and assessment approaches used in the European Union. Students also explored topics related to open energy policy, standards, and ICT platforms for energy cooperation.
The combination of theoretical learning with practical case studies, discussions, and teamwork enabled participants to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities of energy digitalization. They also developed interdisciplinary analytical skills, the ability to manage information resources in the energy sector, and strategic thinking in the context of green transformation.