Wind resources for renewable energies

6,168 recent viewsThe main goal of this course is to get the necessary knowledge on atmospheric and fluid dynamics in order to quantify the wind resource of a local or regional area. We’ll learn about basic meteorology, the specific dynamics of turbulent b

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The main goal of this course is to get the necessary knowledge on atmospheric and fluid dynamics in order to quantify the wind resource of a local or regional area.

We’ll learn about basic meteorology, the specific dynamics of turbulent boundary layers and some standard techniques to estimate wind resources regardless of the type of turbine used or the level of efficiency achieved. Then, we will see what are the turbines characteristics to consider in order to estimate the electricity production from an isolated turbine or from a turbine farm. The differences and similarity between wind or marine resource assessment will also be discussed. 

 Finally, you will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience with real in-situ data sets and apply what you have learned on wind resource assessment.

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Syllabus

  1. Basics on Energy and Meteorology

  2. Atmospheric and Marine Boundary Layers

  3. Wind or Marine Turbines
  4. Wind Resources

Instructors

Riwal Plougoven

Riwal Plougoven

Professeur ChargΓ© de Cours at Γ‰cole Polytechnique

Philippe Drobinski

Philippe Drobinski

Senior research scientist & Professor at Γ‰cole Polytechnique

Alexandre Stegner

Alexandre Stegner

Professeur ChargΓ© de Cours at Γ‰cole Polytechnique

Martial Haeffelin

Martial Haeffelin

Senior Research Scientist at Γ‰cole Polytechnique


About Γ‰cole Polytechnique

Γ‰cole polytechnique combines research, teaching and innovation at the highest scientific and technological level worldwide to meet the challenges of the 21st century. At the forefront of French engineering schools for more than 200 years, its education promotes a culture of multidisciplinary scientific excellence, open in a strong humanist tradition.\n

L’École polytechnique associe recherche, enseignement et innovation au meilleur niveau scientifique et technologique mondial pour rΓ©pondre aux dΓ©fis du XXIe siΓ¨cle. En tΓͺte des Γ©coles d’ingΓ©nieur franΓ§aises depuis plus de 200 ans, sa formation promeut une culture d’excellence scientifique pluridisciplinaire, ouverte dans une forte tradition humaniste.


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What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

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Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

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