Experts of the REA of the Ministry of Energy of Russia evaluated the projects of the finalists of the "Energy Class" direction of the CASE-IN champion

As part of the Youth Day of the International Forum "Russian Energy Week", the final of the School League of the International Engineering CASE-IN Championship in the field of "Energy Classes" was held. Representatives of the REA of the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation joined the jury and evaluated the solutions of the case proposed to the teams. The championship is held with the support of the Presidential Platform "Russia is a land of opportunity."

The theme of the championship in 2026 is "Technologies of the future". Students in grades 8-11 from specialized corporate and government energy classes were able to put their knowledge into practice: they developed design solutions, justified them and presented them to experts who considered their technological validity, economic efficiency, innovative potential and practical significance.

The competition allowed students to test and develop their design and engineering competencies, and feedback from experts helped them see the strengths of their work and identify growth points.

The Agency's experts also participated in the evaluation of projects submitted by students and young specialists within the framework of the Youth Global Forecast of Energy Development and interactive sessions on the creation of youth projects. The teams needed not only to propose an idea, but also to justify a solution taking into account current industry challenges, implementation conditions and possible practical effect.

According to representatives of the REA of the Ministry of Energy of Russia, students' decisions were more often theoretical, while young specialists relied on work experience in their companies and better took into account the practical conditions of implementation. Differences in approaches allowed participants and experts to analyze solutions to problems and exchange professional opinions.

"Industry competitions contribute to the formation of a youth community involved in the discussion of the future of energy, the popularization of engineering and technical education and the development of new technologies in the fuel and energy complex, as well as related industries. We have seen the great potential of young people and their sincere interest in the energy sector, which can be an excellent foundation for the future," said Viktor Kovalenko, Head of the Department of Standardization, Metrology and Technical Regulation of the Russian Ministry of Energy.

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