Embrace the future of sustainable energy with our Wind Energy course. As the demand for renewable energy soars, wind energy stands at the forefront of this green revolution, offering abundant career opportunities. This comprehensive course equips you with essential skills to thrive in this booming sector. Delve into the physical and meteorological concepts that underpin wind energy, explore cutting-edge wind turbine technology, and master wind data analysis for strategic insights. You’ll also gain expertise in micrositing studies using advanced computational models and learn the intricacies of windfarm design. Join us to become a pivotal player in the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable world. With flexible online learning, you can acquire the knowledge and skills needed to make a real impact in the energy sector, all from the comfort of your home.
Wind Energy
This Wind Energy course is designed for professionals and graduates in the energy sector keen on expanding or updating their knowledge. Ideal for those interested in physical and meteorological concepts, wind turbine technology, data analysis, micrositing studies, and wind farm design, it offers a comprehensive overview without requiring advanced expertise.
40 hours
Energy
Course objectives
- To understand the fundamental physical and meteorological concepts of wind energy.
- To analyse wind data effectively using modern technology and methodologies.
- To evaluate wind turbine technology and its application in real-world scenarios.
- To conduct micrositing studies using computational models for energy production.
- To design efficient wind farms integrating current technological advancements.
- To interpret and apply wind data in the planning and development of wind energy projects.
- To critically assess the impact of meteorological factors on wind energy systems.
What does it prepare you for?
This Wind Energy course equips you with the skills to analyse wind data and understand meteorological concepts essential for wind energy projects. You'll learn about the latest wind turbine technologies and how to conduct micrositing studies using computational models. By the end, you'll be capable of designing efficient wind farms, optimising power production, and contributing to sustainable energy solutions. Expand your expertise and update your knowledge in this dynamic field.
Teaching units
UNIT 1. PHYSICAL AND METEOROLOGICAL CONCEPTS
History of wind energy
Wind meteorology
The physics of wind resources
Site selection
Wind resource measurement campaign
UNIT 2. WIND TURBINE TECHNOLOGY AND WIND DATA ANALYSIS
Wind resource
Practical exercise. Wind resource descriptive statistical analysis. Windographer program
Wind turbines (I)
Wind turbines (II)
Wind turbines (III)
UNIT 3. MICROSITING STUDY THROUGH AN ELECTRIC POWER PRODUCTION COMPUTATIONAL MODEL
WASP program. Data analysis model (WASP climate analyst)
WASP program. Terrain topographic modeling (WASP map editor)
Exercise. Power curve and thrust coefficient
WASP program. Power simulation (I)
WASP program. Power simulation (II)
UNIT 4. WINDFARM DESIGN
Windfarm construction project
Windfarm electrical power facilities and installations
High-voltage electrical power substation
Overhead high-voltage power line
Offshore wind power