An Interactive 10-Day Training Course
Fundamentals of Wind Energy
Understanding the Technical Concepts to Wind Energy Production
Course Overview
This GLOMACS training course will cover everything about the wind energy generation industry. It will start with the basics and gradually dive into the significant challenges of transforming atmospheric wind streams into valuable electric energy. It covers measuring the wind to selecting the adequate turbine model and wind farm layout.
The technical professionals, engineers, and executive decision-makers can use this training course to learn about the best practices and methodologies with a proven track record for developing and operating wind farms projects. Professionals who are already working inside the wind industry may benefit significantly from this course by expanding and updating their knowledge of the critical concepts and processes involved in the development and operation of wind farms. Learn with the support of this training course that gives direct information in the development and operation of more than 50 Gigawatts of wind farm rated capacity across all five continents.
Training Objectives
By the end of this training course, the participants will learn to:
- Understand all the technical concepts related to wind energy production
- Analyse global wind resource data
- Determine the optimal wind turbine model for any given site
- Design optimized wind farm layouts
- Develop wind farm operation strategies
Who should Attend?
This GLOMACS training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Anyone in the front-line of developing new wind farm projects
- Executives / Decision Makers that require a significant picture understanding of wind energy
- Engineers planning on entering the renewable energy generation world
- Professionals that are already tied to the Wind Energy Industry
About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
Training Outline
DAY 1: Wind Resource and Weather
- The Atmospheric Wind Regime
- The Planetary Boundary Layer
- The Atmospheric Micro-Scale Wind Flow
- The Mesoscale Wind Streams
- The Macroscale Wind Resource
DAY 2: History of the Wind Industry
- Introduction: Transforming Wind Speed into Electricity
- How/when it all started?
- Progress in Wind Turbines Technology
- Wind Turbines Sizes vs Time
- Current Wind Turbine Manufacturers
- Global Wind Farm Developers, Investors, and Operators
DAY 3: Part I: Measuring the Wind
- Meteorological Masts
- Best Practices
- Mounting Arrangements
- Types of Sensors
- Calibrations
DAY 4: Part II: Measuring the Wind
- Remote Sensing Devices
- LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging)
- SoDAR (Sound Detection and Ranging)
- Wind Data Quality Control (QA/QC)
- Wind Measurement Campaign Definition
DAY 5: Layout and Mapping
- Topography Maps
- Ground Coverage (roughness) Maps
- Forestry Maps
- Wind Farm Layout Optimization
- Micro Sitting
DAY 6: Software and Apps for the Wind Industry
- Introduction to software that dominates the industry
- GIS (Global Mapper and Google Earth Pro)
- Wind Resource and Energy Assessment (Openwind, WAsP, WindPro, and WFA)
- Global Wind Atlas
- Py-wake (DTU)
- Floris (NREL)
DAY 7: Wind Energy Production Assessment
- Wind Energy Production Assessment (step-by-step)
- Energy Loss Factors
- Turbines Wake Effect
- Blockage Effect
- Uncertainty Factors
- Follow An Example Project
DAY 8: Offshore Wind
- Offshore Wind: Where do we stand?
- Best Practices and Differences
- Measurement Devices
- FLiDAR (Floating LiDAR Devices)
- Wakes and Blockage on Offshore Wind Farms
DAY 9: Civil and Infrastructure
- Wind Farm Construction Steps
- Environmental Permits
- Electric interconnection with the national grids
- Grid cap (restrictions and curtailments)
- Wind Sector Management Strategies
- Shadow Flicker Curtailment
- Noise Curtailment
DAY 10: Selling the Energy
- Different Forms of Selling Wind Energy
- PPAs (Power Purchase Agreements)
- Free Markets
- Regulated Markets
- Energy Tenders (Auctions)
- Hybrid Projects and Hybrid PPAs
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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