Satbayev University hosted a contest for installing the solar power plants in the digital environment

Four teams from Almaty institutes met at Satbayev University to try their hand at "Installing the solar power plant using VR technologies" contest. New learning technologies have become a key element of the competition, allowing participants to compete and at the same time gain practical skills in working with solar power plants.

Satbayev University makes extensive use of the capabilities of VR technologies that allow students to immerse themselves in virtual space and practice installing the renewable energy facilities. University teachers want to transfer the given experience to students of other universities.

Yerkin Khidolda, Chairman of the jury, associate professor of Energy Department at Satbayev University, noted that this competition gives students not only practical skills, but also an understanding of how much renewable energy sources are in demand:

"Our students," he said, "are learning how to design and install solar power plants, which will help them work in this promising field in the future. Of course, they still have to learn, but they are already gaining valuable experience that will become the foundation of their professional development.

Navi (Al-Farabi Kazakh National University), Team spirit (ALT University), Energo (AUEC) and Electro (Satbayev University) teams took part in the competition. The event consisted of two stages: in the first, participants performed a practical task using VR glasses, and in the second one, they answered blitz questions on renewable energy theory. The victory was won by ALT University team, and Satbayev University team took the second place. The winners received valuable prizes and the opportunity to apply their knowledge in real engineering projects.

Satbayev University continues to evolve innovative approaches in education, training the specialists capable of working with advanced energy solutions. The competition was not only a test for the participants, but also a step towards the formation of a new generation of engineers who are ready to contribute to renewable energy growth in Kazakhstan.