Overview This course was designed to introduce the basic design concepts for small (residential) wind powered electric generation systems. Wind energy systems are one of the most cost-effective home-based renewable energy systems. Learn More>>
In this course the student will learn how wind turbines are designed and used, specifically for utility sized applications. Wind turbine technology is explained for various applications. A review of turbine components is discussed along with electrical implications Learn More>>
Overview This course was specifically designed to introduce the basic design concepts behind large commercial wind powered electric generation systems. The goal of the wind energy industry is to contribute 100 GW of wind electricity to our Nation's... Learn More>>
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills: The differences between wind loading on PV arrays and other rooftop structures, Techniques for proper selection of pressure coefficients, How geometric parameters of the PV arrays affect wind loads, How the PV array location on the rooftop affects wind loads, Techniques for calculating wind loads on PV modules, Techniques for calculating wind loads on mounting structures and hardware Learn More>>
A wind resource assessment program is similar to other technical projects. It requires planning and coordination and is constrained by budget and schedule limitations. It demands a clear set of objectives so the best assessment approach is selected. Its ultimate su Learn More>>
This three-hour course is a review of how wind energy power systems work and the components that constitute a wind energy system. This course discusses the types of wind energy systems, their characteristics, the methods used to classify and analyze wind resources, Learn More>>
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