Autonomous Wind Energy Production and Supply
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- Diplomas of Advanced Studies Wind Energy Systems
- Scientifically oriented fundamentals of wind energy systems
- Electrical engineering of wind energy systems
- Computational wind energy systems
- Integration of wind power in the electricity supply system
- Fluid mechanics of wind energy systems
- Structural mechanics of wind energy systems
- Wind energy converter systems
- Autonomous Wind Energy Production and Supply
The importance of wind energy is increasing in Africa, in the Middle East region and also in other countries with green decentralised energy demand. According to an estimate from the Global Wind Energy Council, 10.7 GW of wind power are due to be installed in African and Middle East countries between 2020 and 2024, which represents a 167% increase. Leading countries in this respect are Egypt, Morocco, Ethiopia and Jordan. The purpose of this diploma course is to support this development through targeted capacity building. The AWE WES.online Diploma of Advanced Studies "Autonomous Wind Energy Production and Supply" is therefore aimed at students from the above mentioned regions and those with a demand for decentralized green energy who wish to further promote the expansion of wind energy in their home country.
| Degree | Diploma of Advanced Studies |
|---|---|
| Type of program | Part-time online diploma course |
| Standard period of study | 2 semesters |
| Language | English |
| Total credits | 30 |
| Start of studies | Every semester |
| Tuition fees | EUR 6.000,- |
Qualification
In the AWE WES.online 30 creditsdiploma course, students will acquire key knowledge of the mechanical and electronic components of wind turbines and become familiar with the fundamentals of fluid and solid mechanics. The modelling of flows in wind energy systems will also be an essential part of their training. In addition, the AWE diploma course will provide insight on major technical challenges in wind turbines control systems. In order for students to be able to use reliability data for maintenance optimization, different approaches to data collection and analysis will be taught. Based on the needs of countries with an instable electricity supply, an overview of the general aspects of grid integration will be given, including the structure and function of electrical distribution and transmission grids. Furthermore, students will gain an understanding of the requirements of energy storage in energy systems. These technical aspects are supplemented by learning contents that address economic and planning aspects for the construction of a wind turbine or a wind farm.
Compulsory Modules (18 Credits)
| Winter semester |
|---|
| Fundamental Scientific Knowledge of Wind Engineering (6 ECTS) |
| Design of Mechanical and Electrical Components (6 ECTS) |
| Electrical Engineering for Wind Energy Systems (6 ECTS) |
Suggested Modules (12 Credits)
| Winter semester | Summer semester |
|---|---|
| Energy Storage for Wind Energy Systems (6 ECTS) | Reliability, Availability, Maintenance Strategies (6 ECTS) |
| Control and Operational Management for Wind Turbines and Wind Farms (6 ECTS) | Business Administration and Management of Wind Farms (3 ECTS) |
| Technical and Economic Aspects of Grid Integration (6 ECTS) | Project Week (3 ECTS) |
| Planning and Construction of Wind Farms (3 ECTS) |
