Renewable Energy Systems: Wind Power

Course description

Designed to provide technical knowledge and understanding of the principles of operation of wind turbines.

One of the most significant alternative energy sources is considered to be wind power. There is a vast amount of energy in wind (particularly in Scotland), and it would seem relatively straightforward to extract — after all windmills have been in use for hundreds of years.

This unit will allow you to develop a deeper knowledge and understanding of how wind power technologies work from an engineering systems perspective. It will also allow you to develop knowledge and understanding of the energy and environmental issues facing this country and others as well as giving you the knowledge and skills required to understand how renewable energy systems generate power as electricity or other energies/fuels.

This 1 credit unit will cover how to extract all the appropriate information concerning a wind development, not just engineering information but also economic and environmental issues, and learn to take objective decisions concerning the merits of a development.

Learning outcome

Progression:

Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to eight universities across Scotland and great relationships with industry employers.

This is an optional unit within the PDA Renewable Energy Systems Group Award or can be taken as a single unit. Other units include: