Print this page Wind Energy Project Analysis
Velimir Lackovic, MScEE
Course Outline
In addition to large scale applications, there are a number of other applications for wind turbines, such as medium scale applications on isolated-grids and off-grid uses for pumping water and providing smaller amounts of electricity for stand-alone battery charging applications.
Wind energy projects are generally more financially viable in “windy” areas. This is due to the fact that the power potential in the wind is related to the cube of the wind speed. However, the power production performance of a practical wind turbine is typically more proportional to the square of the average wind speed. Wind energy project siting is critical to a financially viable venture. Proper wind resource assessment is a standard and important component for most wind energy project developments.
This course includes
a multiple choice quiz at the end,
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student will become familiar with:
- Basic theory and wind energy project background;
- Details of wind energy application markets;
- Calculation of wind speed distribution and energy curves; and
- Calculation of gross energy production and renewable energy delivered.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for electrical and mechanical engineers.
Benefit to Attendees
Attendee of this course will understand basic wind project principles, methods for wind assessment and understand how to evaluate wind project at the early project stage. Also attendee will become familiar with key terms that are used in renewable and wind power industry.
Course Introduction
The kinetic energy in the wind is a promising source of renewable energy with significant potential in many parts of the world. The energy that can be captured by wind turbines is highly dependent on the local average wind speed. Wind farms that use multiple turbines are being constructed in the multi-megawatt range. Over the last decade, typical individual turbine sizes have increased from around 100 kW to 1 MW or more of electricity generation capacity, with many wind energy projects now being developed offshore.
Course Content
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Course Summary
This course is suitable for engineers with a desire to understand the fundamentals of setting wind energy project. Presented details cover issues related to technical and financial implementation and exploitation of wind energy systems. Upon successful completion engineers will be able to address wind energy terms, methods of operation and how to set up detailed technical and financial feasibility model.
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
