Wind Energy Systems

Students will study the theory of harvesting energy from wind. Through the combination of theoretical and practical studies, students will identify and compare the operating principles of different commercially available wind turbine designs. Students will also learn the principles and components of turbine control systems. In addition, students will be introduced to Ontario's Green Energy Act and how it relates to turbine installations. This course will also provide students the necessary theoretical and practical tools to design a small-wind energy system.