EXERM 4304 - Wind Energy Development
Course Description
Explore different facets of wind power technology and learn about the planning, design and development of wind turbine energy projects. Gain an understanding of mechanical and technical aspects of wind power generation, including the emerging technologies in the area, and discuss the economical requirements of wind energy projects.
Who Should Take This Course?
Aimed at industry executives, environmental professionals, project managers, power producers and regulators, those working in government agencies, utility companies, and energy agencies, as well as developers and investors interested in expanding their career or business with renewable energy.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- 🗸 Describe how wind energy is captured, converted, and best utilized through different wind power systems.
- 🗸 Describe the mechanics of different types of wind turbines (horizontal, vertical, and ducted).
- 🗸 Walk through the steps required to build residential or commercial wind energy projects (i.e. how to assess the potential of wind resources, choose the right system for your location, acquire land, acquire permits, and assess economic feasibility).
- 🗸 Understand the most exciting wind power innovations (vertical axis installations for houses, off-shore wind advancements, O-WIND urban turbines, Nemoi Vertical Axis Wind Turbines, etc.)
- 🗸 Explain major barriers to wind power installations (nimbyism, bird and insect deaths, noise) and what innovations are addressing them.
Notes
- 🗸Fully online bichronous course. Students engage in both asynchronous learning and scheduled synchronous classes (live virtual classes). The asynchronous dates allow for completion of coursework and assessments in between and after the synchronous dates. Find more information on delivery formats here.
- 🗸Learn through lectures and lively discussions, as you broaden your network and explore the connections of this course with your own professional practice.
- 🗸This course is credentialed by the Foundational Technologies Institute (FTI), an independent organization, to meet standards of quality, practicality, and alignment to business needs.
- 🗸Assessment activities include readings, quizzes and assignments. Homework, readings, and quizzes should take an average of 4 to 6 hours each week.
- 🗸 If you wish to obtain the Wind Energy Development and Design Certificate, you are required to take the three Renewable Energy Essentials courses in addition to this course; it is highly recommended that you take the Essentials courses prior to completing this course.
- 🗸 This course applies to the Renewable Energy Technologies Certificate and the Wind Energy Development and Design Certificate.
Recommendations
Students intending to complete a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements.
Applies Towards the Following Programs
- Renewable Energy Technologies Certificate : Core Courses
- Wind Energy Development and Design Certificate : Courses in the Certificate