INSTITUTE OF ELECTROCHEMISTRY
AND ENERGY SYSTEMS
“ACADEMICIAN EVGENI BUDEVSKI”

When?

7 – 11 April 2025

Where?

Hall 12, Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy

73 Vasil Drumev Str., Varna 9002, Bulgaria

Who Can Participate?

Anyone who is interested in gaining an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of hydrogen technologies for energy purposes and the latest advancements in their integration into the and transport industry. We welcome students from bachelor's, master's, or doctoral programs; high school, university, and vocational training lecturers; engineers and technical personnel; as well as individuals in research, administrative and managerial positions in the public or private sectors.

 

Why to participate?

 - The "Hydrogen in Transport and Industry" course, developed under the Green Skills for Hydrogen program, is a crucial first step towards qualification and retraining in the innovative field of hydrogen energy.

 - Hydrogen as the clean fuel of the future is recognized to be a key pillar in achieving the EU Green Deal and global sustainable energy development plans.

 - By 2030, Europe's demand for qualified professionals in renewable energy and hydrogen is expected to grow significantly.

 - The National Hydrogen Roadmap, adopted in 2023, highlights the urgent need for concrete solutions to implement hydrogen technologies in Bulgaria.

 

Key Topics of Theoretical Training

 - Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier

 - Hydrogen Technologies for Green Energy

 - Hydrogen in the Energy Sector

 - Hydrogen in Transport

 - Safety in Hydrogen Handling

 - Hydrogen Economy

 - Hydrogen Initiatives and Regulatory Framework in the EU and Bulgaria

 

Practical Training Covers

 - Production of Green Hydrogen via Water Electrolysis

 - Electrochemical Compression of Hydrogen

 - Electricity Generation in a Fuel Cell

 - Demonstration and Training with a Hydrogen Vehicle

 - Test Driving a Hydrogen Vehicle

You can download the detailed course agenda HERE.

The course will be conducted in Bulgarian.

Participants who successfully complete the programme will receive a certificate.

Registration:  ONLINE                                     Registration Deadline:  March 28, 2025

Participation in the course is free of charge.

To request participation in the training, please fill in and submit the Registration Form available HERE.

You will receive an email confirmation for your enrollment in the training within three working days of submitting your request.

Please note that the number of participants is limited and places are reserved on a first come first served basis.

 

Accommodation, transport and meals are participants own responsibility. Refreshments (coffee, tea and water) and light snacks will be provided in the breaks between lectures.

For more information, contact Dina Ivanova at dina.ivanova@iees.bas.bg or phone +359 2 979 2714.

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain new knowledge and skills!

Organizer:

 - “Acad. Evgeni Budevski” Institute of Electrochemistry and Energy Systems at BAS (IEES-BAS), Sofia, Bulgaria

Supported by:

 - Centre of Competence HITMOBIL, Sofia, Bulgaria

 - Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy (NVNA), Varna, Bulgaria