Workshop - Build up mini solar powered house
Workshop for Highschool Students (Mentored by University Students)
Location: FEIT FabLab
A hands‑on workshop introducing highschool students to renewable energy concepts and their real‑world applications. Under the guidance of university mentors, participants will explore sustainable power systems and get practical experience constructing a miniature solar‑powered house.
Agenda
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10:00 Welcome and Introduction
Brief orientation and overview of the day’s activities. -
10:05 “Switch ON: Renewables and a Sustainable Future”
Interactive presentation on the importance of renewable energy, current technologies, and the vision for a low‑carbon society. -
10:30 “Self‑Consumption vs. RES Integration in Power Systems”
Discussion on balancing on‑site energy use with grid integration, exploring challenges and solutions for effective renewable deployment. -
11:00 Workshop: Build a Mini Solar‑Powered House
Guided, hands‑on session where teams assemble and test small-scale solar‑powered models, applying concepts of photovoltaic energy, storage, and load management.
Participants leave with foundational knowledge of renewables, insights into power‑system integration, and a tangible prototype showcasing solar technology in action.
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- Date: 28 Apr 2025
- Time: 08:00 AM UTC to 12:30 PM UTC
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- Co-sponsored by University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Skopje, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies
Speakers
Maja of University Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Skopje
Switch ON: renewables and a sustainable future
In this interactive session, students will explore the science and real‑world impact of renewable energy—solar, wind, hydro, biomass, and geothermal—and learn how these clean sources are powering a greener tomorrow. We’ll uncover why the transition away from fossil fuels is crucial for our planet’s health and your generation’s future, and engage with hands‑on examples and quick quizzes to spark fresh ideas on how you can be part of this energy revolution.
Biography:
Maja Celeska Krstevska is an Associate Professor at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, where she earned her B.Sc. (2012), M.Sc. (2014), and Ph.D. (2019) degrees in Electrical Engineering. Her doctoral research was conducted in collaboration with Graz University of Technology. Dr. Celeska Krstevska has authored over 30 scientific publications and technical papers in areas including renewable energy systems, wind energy conversion, sustainable development, and electromechanical energy conversion. She has actively participated in international and national projects, including DAAD, ERASMUS+, IPA ADRION, and research initiatives supported by Ss. Cyril and Methodius University. She has been an active member of the IEEE professional organization for over a decade, contributing to advancements in her field.
Email:
Address:Rugjer Boshkovikj, 18, POBOX 574, , Skopje, Macedonia, Macedonia, 1000
Aleksandra of Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies, Ss Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje
Self - consumption vs. RES integration in power systems
This session dives into two complementary strategies for decarbonizing our grids: self‑consumption—where homes and businesses generate and use their own solar or wind power—and large‑scale Renewable Energy Source (RES) integration across the grid. We’ll compare the technical, economic, and policy aspects of each approach, explore real‑world case studies, and discuss how smart inverters, storage, and demand‑response help balance supply and demand. By the end, you’ll understand the trade‑offs and synergies that drive today’s clean‑energy transition—and where you fit into shaping a resilient, zero‑carbon power system.
Biography:
Aleksandra Krkoleva Mateska is electrical engineer, holds PhD in technical sciences from Ss Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje (UKIM) and is associate professor at UKIM, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies (FEEIT). She has more than fifteen years of experience and has been UKIM/FEEIT team member in projects from the FP programme: RISE, More Microgrids and SEETSOC projects as well as in the H2020 CROSSBOW project. She has also participated in projects related to development of power exchange and technical assistance for the Energy Regulatory Commission and in FEEIT funded projects on power systems and smart systems for measurements of environmental parameters. Her research interests include electricity markets and regulation, integration of distributed resources and smart grids
Email:
Address:Rugjer Boshkovikj, 18, POBOX 574, , Skopje, Macedonia, 1000
Agenda
10 00 Welcome to highschoolers
10 05 Switch ON: renewables and a sustainable future
10 30 Self - consumption vs. RES
integration in power systems
11 00 Workshop - Build up mini solar
powered house