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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.

Learner Outcomes

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. 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 synchronous course. Live classes are held via Zoom over two consecutive weekends. Stu­dents will require a com­put­er with both audio input and out­put (such as a micro­phone-equipped headset). Learn through lectures and lively discussions, as you broaden your network and explore the connections of this course with your own professional practice.
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 a Record of Achievement in Wind Energy Development and Design, 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.

Recommendations

Students intending to complete a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements.

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