This course will introduce participants to wind energy theory and technology, resource assessment and wind farm site development. It will also discuss the implications of both very large-scale development and large numbers of individual turbines on existing electricity distribution networks.
The aim of the course is to ensure a thorough understanding of the principles of wind turbines operated on different scales. While wind turbines are increasingly common, their impacts on environment, strategic integration within the current energy market and existing infrastructure are not well understood when employed in large numbers. This course aims to explore these issues in more detail.
Prerequisites
Graduates of Level 6 Bachelors in Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or any one Engineering discipline, or equivalent
Degree in Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, all Engineering disciplines.
Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the minimum English entrance requirements of the University and will need to provide recent evidence of this (certified within the last two years).
Application procedure
Application directly through Applications System:
https://my.tcd.ie/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=DPDEG-SENE-2P09&code2=0014
Grant opportunities
HEA Free Fees Scheme (FFI): the Irish Exchequer will pay tuition fees to the University on behalf of students registered for the first time on qualifying, full-time, undergraduate degree programmes.
SUSI - Student Universal Support Ireland:
Application through: https://www.susi.ie/
The award or denial of this grant is completely dependant upon the Student Grant Appeals Body
Learning outcomes
This course should be of interest to consulting engineers, energy managers or anyone looking to further/change career into the energy and renewable energy field.
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