The RE.Act project aims to enhance the quality of renewable energy education and research in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. It thereby focuses on the water-energy-nexus recognizing the interdependence and interconnectedness of water and energy systems.
The RE.Act project...
... supports academic strengthening in terms of renewable energy teaching.
Supporting the enhancement of renewable energy teaching in the participating institutions. This includes developing and updating curriculum, providing training for educators, and integrating practical experiences and case studies into the learning process.
... enhances research capacities with regards to the water-energy nexus.
Strengthening research capacity in the water-energy nexus, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches and promoting collaborative research activities between the involved institutions.
... creates methods for the distribution of knowledge and research findings.
Establishing the RE.Act Forum to engage stakeholders from various backgrounds. This forum serves as a platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and partnership formation in the field of renewable energy.
The project contributes to the following
Sustainable Development Goals:
The Water-Energy-Nexus
This reciprocal relationship between water and energy spotlights how important it is to consider both resources holistically and in context. By recognising the water-energy nexus, policy makers and stakeholders can develop integrated approaches that optimise resource use, increase efficiency and promote sustainable management of water and energy systems.
Participating Universities
Institute of new Energy Systems (InES)
…is part of Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (THI). One of the core pillars of THI’s internationalization strategy is the cooperation with African countries which is strongly driven by InES: For more than 15 years, InES has successfully coordinated cooperation projects with a focus on local business partners as well as universities in Africa. With a total of seven projects implemented or ongoing to date, InES collaborated with various local and international industry partners so far – all of them in the sphere of applied RE technologies.
National Research University - Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers
… collaborates with over 150 renowned educational institutions, centres, and international organizations worldwide. The university is for example involved in projects such as the Hydro4U grant from Germany’s Munich Technical University, focused on sustainable small hydropower in Central Asia. Furthermore, TIIAME is engaged in projects related to the automation of drip irrigation systems for agricultural crops using renewable energy sources, energy efficiency monitoring systems for irrigation pumping stations and the sustainable management of water resources in Uzbekistan with technical capacity building supported by UPDP. TIIAME is part of the SDG Nexus network promoting the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
Naryn State University named after S. Naamatov (NSU)
…has participated in various projects, encompassing student and staff mobility as well as research initiatives across multiple disciplines. NSU collaborated for example with Humboldt University, Germany, on a research project promoting institutional development for public management of resources (2015 – 2017). Additionally, a research project in partnership with Eichstatt University was conducted assessing the capacity building and ecosystem for sustainable management of forests along the rivers of Central Asia (2014 – 2017). Furthermore, NSU successfully implemented – in collaboration with THI-Ines and other German universities – the ÖkoFlussPlan project regarding the preservation of selected ecosystem services in the floodplains of Naryn/Kyrgyzstan through renewable energies and short rotation plantations (2019 – 2023)..
News
07/2024: Study Programme Development Workshop
In July 2024, the consortium partners of the RE.Act project met for the first official project meeting in Tashkent. The first Study Programme Development Workshop within the RE.Act project focused on the challenges graduates face when transitioning into the labour market and how to inspire the next generation of students for renewable energy. From 24 to 26 July 2024 in Tashkent, the possibilities of didactic and content-related further training for teachers were also highlighted and other relevant topics in this context were discussed and worked on intensively.
12/2024: Lecturer Exchange at THI-InES
Two lecturers and a PhD student visited THI-InES in the last quarter of 2024 as part of the RE.Act project. The visitors included Dr Ermek Baibagyshov from Naryn State University (NSU) in Kyrgyzstan and Dr Dishod Kodirov and PhD student Alisher Davirov from TIIAME-NRU in Uzbekistan. Their stay offered a mix of learning and hands-on experience, with guests attending renewable energy lectures, visiting the university’s laboratories and taking part in several informative excursions.
07/2025: First RE.Act Forum at TIIAME-NRU
The first RE.Act Forum was successfully held on July 21, 2025, at the TIIAME National Research University. This international event brought together representatives from Germany, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. The forum’s primary goal was to promote innovative solutions for sustainable development by integrating water and renewable energy resources. he event also served as a platform for dialogue, practical knowledge exchange, and strengthening partnerships between academia and the private sector.
07/2025: RE.Act Summer School in Uzbekistan
The first RE.Act Summer School, held in July 2025 at TIIAME-NRU in Tashkent, brought together students from Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Germany. The program focused on practical and theoretical aspects of sustainable development, specifically the integration of water and renewable energy resources. The curriculum featured guest lectures from experts, group projects, and excursions, providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of these topics. The summer school served as a key platform for international exchange, fostering a collaborative environment for students and young researchers.
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