Fundamentals of Wind Energy

Introduction

This GLOMACS training course will cover everything about the wind energy generation industry. It will start with the basics and gradually dive into the significant challenges of transforming atmospheric wind streams into valuable electric energy. It covers measuring the wind to selecting the adequate turbine model and wind farm layout.

The technical professionals, engineers, and executive decision-makers can use this training course to learn about the best practices and methodologies with a proven track record for developing and operating wind farms projects. Professionals who are already working inside the wind industry may benefit significantly from this course by expanding and updating their knowledge of the critical concepts and processes involved in the development and operation of wind farms. Learn with the support of this training course that gives direct information in the development and operation of more than 50 Gigawatts of wind farm rated capacity across all five continents.

Objectives

By the end of this training course, the participants will learn to:

• Understand all the technical concepts related to wind energy production
• Analyse global wind resource data
• Determine the optimal wind turbine model for any given site
• Design optimized wind farm layouts
• Develop wind farm operation strategies

Training Methodology

The delegates on this training course will be utilising a variety of proven teaching techniques. Each section shall begin with an introduction, followed by a presentation of the key technical concepts. It will include PowerPoint presentations, videos, illustrations, real case studies, and hands-on exercises. Finally, at the end of each section, a group discussion (Q&A) shall be held.

Organisational Impact

Employees sent to attend this extensive training course shall acquire a deep sense of understanding of all the relevant aspects that govern the wind energy industry.

The knowledge that participants may gain include, but are not limited to:

• Understanding how the wind resource of a given site should be measured and quantified
• The key components of a wind turbine and how it operates
• Understanding how many wind turbines come together to form a wind farm (park)
• Learning about wind farm efficiency and smart choices for each project
• The key aspects in wind farm operation and grid interconnection
• Learning about the different forms of selling the wind farm energy

Personal Impact

From technical personnel to decision-makers and executives, this training course can provide a crystal-clear picture of the entire process of converting wind kinetic energy into electricity.

The set of learnings offered to professionals attending this training course to help them thrive in their workplaces include, but are not limited to:

• Learning about wind resource data and key metrics
• Classifying meteorological measurement equipment (wind speed, direction, etc.)
• Learning about various types of wind turbines and related technologies
• Comparing different numerical models for freestream wind flow simulations
• Learning about wake models and array efficiency
• Listing loss factors and project uncertainties inherent to wind farms