Wind Energy Fundamentals
Wind projects live or die on resource assessment and turbine availability. This course covers how turbines convert wind to power, how sites are assessed and what keeps a wind installation producing.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Wind as a resource: energy in the wind and the power curve
- 02Turbine types, components and control strategies
- 03Site assessment, measurement and yield estimation
- 04Grid connection, power quality and curtailment
- 05Operation, maintenance and turbine availability
- 06Safety in wind installations: working at height and rescue
- 07Project economics, risk and performance guarantees
What you will gain
- Explain how a wind turbine converts wind energy to electricity
- Assess a site's wind resource and estimate yield
- Identify the main turbine components and their failure modes
- Explain grid connection and power quality requirements
- Describe the maintenance regime a wind installation needs
- Evaluate the economics and risks of a wind project
Who should attend
- Electrical and mechanical engineers
- Renewable energy technicians
- Energy project developers and analysts
- Technical staff entering the wind sector
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 28 Oct 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 10 to 12 Nov 2026 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 7 to 9 Dec 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 22 to 24 Feb 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 27 to 29 Apr 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 19 to 21 Jul 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Electrical & Renewable Energy
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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