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Steven G. Liescheidt, P.E., CCS, CCPR
Course Outline
Energy prices, supply uncertainties, and environmental concerns are driving the United States to rethink its energy mix and develop diverse sources of clean, renewable energy. The nation is working toward generating more energy from domestic resources—energy that can be cost-effective, and replaced or “renewed” without contributing to climate change or major adverse environmental impacts.
This course is based on the document 20% Wind Energy By 2030 – Increasing Wind Energy’s Contribution to U.S. Electricity Supply; Publication: DOE/GO 102008-2567-May 2008.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.
Learning
Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student will learn about:
- Wind technology requirements;
- Wind resources;
- Modern wind turbine;
- Key impacts of this initiative;
- Environmental impacts of this initiative;
- Feasibility considerations
- Manufacturing capabilities;
- Sufficiency of the US wind energy resources;
- Electrical network accommodations
- Wind turbine products on the market;
- Potential problems with wind turbine performance;
- Current state of wind energy in the US;
- Wind power transmission and integration considerations;
- Greenhouse gas reductions;
- Water conservation opportunities;
- Energy security and stability;
- Wind technology development;
- Federal agency involvement;
- Understanding barriers to transmission investment;
- Lessons learned from past applications;
- Offshore wind technology;
- Understanding barriers to transmission investment;
- Public perception and attitudes;
- Regulatory framework;
- Labor requirements;
- Additional references and readings; and
- Lessons learned.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for mechanical, civil and energy engineers.
Benefit for Attendee
Attendee of this course will be able to understand the current state of wind energy technology in the US from both a historic and futuristic perspective as well as the current state of art in this technology.
Course Introduction
The report used in this course examines some of the costs, challenges, and key impacts of generating 20% of the nation’s electricity from wind energy in 2030. Specifically, it investigates requirements and outcomes in the areas of technology, manufacturing, transmission and integration, markets, environment and sitting.
Course Content
This course is primarily based on the 20% Wind Energy By 2030 – Increasing Wind Energy’s Contribution to U.S. Electricity Supply; Publication: DOE/GO 102008-2567-May 2008
Increasing Wind Energy By 2030
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Course Summary
The report used in this course was prepared by the DOE in a joint effort with industry, government, the NREL and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. The report considers some associated challenges, estimates the impacts and considers specific needs and outcomes in the areas of technology, manufacturing and employment, transmission and grid integration, markets, siting strategies, and potential environmental effects associated with a 20% Wind Scenario.
Related Links
For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following websites:
United States Green Building Council – www.usgbc.com
US Department of Energy – www.doe.gov
National Renewable Energy Laboratory – www.nrel.gov
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
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