The British Academy for Training and Development presents this training course in wind and marine energy provided by a team of internationally experienced energy engineers. 

The aim of the Renewable Energies Crash Course was to awareness and knowledge of this sector and ultimately to ensure that the skills requirements for this growing sector are met. This course presented marine energy fundamentals, available opportunities and skill sets required within the wave and tidal sector. It covered the key requirements of building a commercial marine energy project, including technologies, business development, the policy framework and environmental consenting. It also examined the developing technologies that will impact the skills requirements in this sector such as smart grid and smart sensors, big data and energy storage.

Who should attend? 

• Anyone with basic knowledge of working in a marine or maritime industry. Participant information retrieved through registration enabled Aquatera to tailor the course for participants’ level of experience.
• This course is tailored to early-stage researchers, postgraduate students, and educational institutions.
• graduate engineers, graduates of the Physical Sciences, and energy industry professionals.

How attendees will benefit? 

After completion of the course, delegates will understand: 

• Learn about the principles and design of marine and wind energy systems.
• Discover how tidal, wave and wind energy sources integrate into the grid.
• Explore the technical and environmental challenges of these renewable energy sources and where they fit into the global energy mix.
• Introduce participants to wind energy theory, technology and the physical principles involved.
• Cover emissions testing, pollution control, mechanical optimization, and related environmental health and safety.

• Introduction to Renewable. Fundamentals and key characteristics of wind, solar PV, hydro, wave and tidal energy sources.
• Wind turbine technology, modelling, control and operations. Principle of operation, turbine types, power train (e.g. gearbox, generator, converter).
• Wind farm design, control and operation. Design objectives and specifications, electrical collector (array) types, wake and electrical losses, basics of wind farm control.
• Grid integration. Controls to support power grid operation.
• Solar PV fundamentals and grid integration. Module design, maximum PowerPoint tracking, power electronic interface.