Wind Training Course
Wind Power is moving America toward energy independence!
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Wind Power is clean, green and renewable
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Wind Power creates power and jobs right here in the USA
Learn about Wind Power at home with self-paced e-learning.
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Interactive content that's not like reading a book
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Online learning so interesting - you'll finish it!
Who is the course for?
Anyone who wants to learn how electricity is made from the wind.
When's class?
This wind power training course is self paced, and most students finish in 4-6 weeks. The total time is about 40-60 hours. You can do the course work whenever you wish, day or night. An expert Wind Power Instructor is available to help you with your questions.
Why is this the best?
We recognize that most online courses are notoriously boring, and that many students do not finish them. So, we designed a fun, interactive online solar training course about the design & installation of wind power systems. We've even enhanced the course with interactive exercises, animations, quick quizzes, wind resources and video clips! And yes, you also receive a reference textbook.
Want hands-on training too?
when you also purchase our acclaimed hands-on 5-day Wind Energy Boot Camp, you receive a $600 discount off this course.
Get Certified!
Upon completing this online wind power course and finishing the assessments with a 70% score, students will be awarded the Boots on the Roof Entry-level Wind Power certification.
Please note - This course fills up very quickly! Enrollments are made on first-come, first-serve basis. To enroll now, please click the ENROLL button in the Course Schedule table below, and you may complete your enrollment online.
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| Oct 25, 10 |
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Note: Limited time Special pricing is for the two upcoming dates only, and will not be honored after the price changes back.
Call 888-893-0367 for details
Course Outline
Wind Energy Overview
- Modern wind turbines
- Wind characteristics and resources
- General characteristics of the wind resource
- Characteristics of the atmospheric boundary layer
- Wind data analysis and resource estimation
Energy Production Estimates: statistical techniques
- Overview of resource assessment data
- Wind measurements and instrumentation
- Power and Energy calculations
Wind Applications
- Remote Locations
- Hybrid Systems
- Low-Power Systems
- Utility Interconnection (grid-tied systems)
- Heating
- Pumping & Irrigation
Measurements
- Speed, Power, Wind Shear
- Air Density & Power Density
- Site Survey Techniques & Instruments
- Data Analysis
Wind Energy Output
- Estimating Power Output
- Small Wind Turbines
- Swept Area Calculations
- Medium Wind Turbines
- Performance & Efficiency Ratings
Wind Technology
- Aerodynamics
- Blades & Pitch
- Materials
- Generators & Alternators
Wind Towers
- Types of Towers
- Installation & Maintenance
- Drag Force
- Maintenance
Economics of Wind Energy
- Overview of economic assessment of wind energy systems
- Capital costs of wind energy systems
- Operation and maintenance costs
- Value of wind energy
- Wind Energy Market Considerations
- Residential
- Farm & Commercial
- Return on Investment & Risk
Siting
- Planning & Permitting
- Safety
- Aesthetics & Noise
- Restrictions
- Radio Interference
Off-Grid Systems
- Hybrids
- AC & DC Systems
- Inverters
- Batteries & Backup Generators
- Sizing
Installation
- Foundations & Anchors
- Guyed Towers
- Free-Standing Towers
- Micro, Household-size & Medium-size Turbines
- Wiring
Operation, Performance, & Maintenance
- Monitoring Performance
- Balance of Remote Systems
- Blade and Tower Cleaning
- Cost of Maintenance
- Life Expectancy
Safety
- Working at Heights
- Ropes, Ladders & Pulleys
- Batteries & Electrical Connections
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Online Wind Training
