The agreement was signed at Hidroelectrica’s headquarters in Bucharest by Karoly Borbely, CEO of Hidroelectrica, and Florin Dr?gan, rector of UPT. The partnership focuses on advancing the energy sector by utilizing the expertise and resources of both institutions.
“This Memorandum represents an important opportunity to strengthen the links between the technical education and the energy sector, at a time when the energy transition and sustainable development are becoming key priorities for our future. We are pleased to collaborate with the Polytechnic University of Timisoara to support innovation in hydropower and the training of the new generation of specialists who will contribute to the development of an increasingly efficient and greener energy system,” said Borbely.
Dr?gan added: “Partnerships between academia and industry are essential for the development of an education system that meets both the demands of the market and the technological challenges of the future. The collaboration with Hidroelectrica represents an important step in the direction of innovation and training of professionals who will contribute to the transformation of the energy sector in Romania.”
Hidroelectrica operates a portfolio of hydropower plants and renewable energy sources. The Polytechnic University of Timisoara is a leading institution in engineering and technology education, focusing on training specialists to meet the demands of modern industry.
This collaboration is intended to strengthen ties between the education and energy sectors and support the development of professionals for the renewable energy industry.
