Introduction to Wind Systems 101.02

2011
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Custer, WI - This one-day workshop is the introductory workshop to Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) wind systems training and is a prerequisite for all other MREA wind workshops. It is designed as the first step in a professional track or for people who have an interest in residential size wind systems for their home or business.

The workshop will define wind energy, describe how residential wind energy systems work, and provide a basis for making informed decisions about the design, sizing, and siting of wind energy systems. As part of the workshop, participants receive the MREA Introduction to Wind Systems Training Manual.

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the components of a wind energy system and describe their function
  • Use the wind power equation to generally define proper wind system design and siting, including generator type, tower placement, and tower height
  • Differentiate between wind energy system designs, including collector types, speed control strategies, and tower types and describe their benefits and drawbacks
  • Describe wind energy system types and variations including utility intertie w/o batteries, utility intertie w/ batteries, stand alone, and wind/PV hybrid systems
  • Use local and web-based data sources to define the wind resource in a given area
  • Compare and contrast common wind generators and explain differences between rated and actual energy production
  • Use electrical load, wind resource, and production data to size a wind energy system
  • List and explain system siting strategies used to maximize wind quantity and quality
  • Apply appropriate siting strategies to determine a suitable site for a wind energy system

Location:
7558 Deer Rd
Midwest Renewable Energy Association
Custer, WI 54423

Contact:
715-592-6595 ext. 112
[email protected]

Event Fee:
Non-Member Price $110.00
Member Price $90.00

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