CAD & Design
Wind Energy
An introductory course covering the core engineering aspects of wind energy — from aerodynamics and resource assessment through blade structures, load measurement, and grid integration. It is built for engineers who want a grounded technical footing in the domain rather than an abstract overview.
KEY FACTS
DURATION
36 h
FORMAT
Online
LEVEL
Introductory
LANGUAGE
Ukrainian (technical terminology and materials in English)
PRICE
On request
Overview
What this course covers
The Wind Energy course is an introductory pass over the key engineering aspects of the wind energy sector. It is a foundational starting point for engineers who need a technical background in the domain, and it deliberately bridges theoretical physics and practical application — covering the essential stages of wind power production and system integration.
The scope is broad rather than deep. It moves across the lifecycle: the economics of a wind turbine, wind resource assessment, wind farm design and optimization, forecasting, wind measurement and remote sensing, the aerodynamic limits of energy extraction, composite materials and fatigue, blade testing and manufacturing, and the electrical side — HVDC transmission and frequency control.
It suits an engineer building a shared technical vocabulary across the wind energy domain rather than one seeking specialist depth in a single sub-field.
OUTCOMES
What you'll learn
Apply foundational aerodynamic principles — 1D momentum theory and the Betz limit — to reason about the theoretical maximum power a rotor can capture
Assess wind resources and wind climates using the Global Wind Atlas, including validation and data download procedures
Specify and interpret wind measurement campaigns — selecting parameters, instruments, and remote sensing methods (Radar, Lidar, Sodar)
Evaluate the structural mechanics of turbine components — composite material properties, stiffness prediction, and high cycle fatigue life prediction using the SN-approach
Work through the design and manufacturing lifecycle of rotor blades, from concept and mold design through layup, vacuum infusion, curing, and assembly
Perform fundamental wind farm economic calculations, including the levelized cost of energy (LCOE), and apply systems engineering to wind farm layout and optimization
Analyze grid integration requirements — HVDC transmission for offshore wind and frequency control under fluctuating wind speed
CURRICULUM
Program structure
M1
About this course
1 h
M2
Wind Energy Economics
4 h
M3
Introduction to Wind Atlases and the Global Wind Atlas
2 h
M4
Wind Farm Design and Optimization
3 h
M5
Forecasting of Wind Power
3 h
M6
How and why we measure the wind
3 h
M7
Remote sensing for wind energy
2 h
M8
Load measurements on wind turbines
1 h
M9
One-Dimensional Momentum Theory and the Betz Limit
1 h
M10
Methods and concepts for harvesting wind energy
2 h
M11
Composite materials for Wind Energy
3 h
M12
Fatigue phenomenon and Life Prediction
3 h
M13
Blade Testing and Modelling
2 h
M14
Blade design and manufacturing
2 h
M15
Introduction to HVDC
1 h
M16
Influence of fluctuating wind speed on system frequency and frequency control
3 h
AUDIENCE
Who this course is for
Engineers who need a professional introduction to wind energy engineering and a technical foundation in the domain
Engineers moving into wind energy from an adjacent field who want a structured grounding before specializing
Engineers who want a shared understanding of the technical principles across the wind power lifecycle
REQUIREMENTS
Prerequisites
- No specific prior knowledge required — the course is an introductory, foundational pass over the domain.
DELIVERY
Format & delivery
Delivered online
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