Description
This 1-day course offers you a comprehensive introduction to the wind energy industry, a growing part of the energy mix of nations. You will learn the technologies, the projects, the research & development, the economics & the many recent policies promoting further wind energy development in Canada & abroad. Wind’s importance grows daily as capital & operating costs have plummeted in recent years, making it one of the most cost-effective renewable energy sources to develop & operate.
Global installed wind capacity grew by 12.9% annually between 2012 & 2022, with the world now annually producing 2104.8 TWh of wind electricity — as much as all other non-hydro renewables combined. Global installed wind capacity growth from 2021 to 2022 alone was 13.5%, indicating ongoing optimism about wind as nations work towards mid-century net-zero GHG goals.
Electricity specialist Chris Best presents the Wind Energy Fundamentals course. Chris demonstrates his passion for the power industry & his equally keen interest in discovering new ways — such as harnessing the wind — to generate reliable, ever-cleaner electricity for Canada & the world.
Key Details
Dates: TBA 2024
HYBRID COURSE — Online & public venue
Instructor: Chris Best
Price: TBA
Early-bird pricing: TBA
Early-bird deadline: TBA
Course Level: Beginner/Introductory
Personal Development Hours (PDH): 8
Course Outline
1. How Wind Works
2. Generating Energy Using Wind
3. Building a Wind Power Farm
4. Financial Analysis of Wind Power Projects
5. Integration into the Grid
6. Wind Integration Throughout the World
7. Wind Variability Management
8. Storage & Forecasting