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Evaluation of the Fifth international course on the implementation of windenergy, ECN, April 22 - May 3, 1996
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ECN
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1996
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ECN-C--96-056
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ECN publication
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38
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Abstract:
This fifth course was attended by 16 participants from 9 differentcountries. The overall objective of the training course is to assist in
building up a human resource infrastructure for countries considering, or
starting with, wind energy implementation. Relevant aspects of the
implementation process are treated in this course, passing through subsequent
phases of the implementation process. The educational target is to pass
experience and know-how on to decision makers and project managers from
government bodies, electricity producers or distributing companies. The
course is also useful for industrialists already engaged in implementation
projects, scientists, consultants, etc. Duration of the course is two weeks.
The course programme includes six days of tutorial lessons and exercises, and
four days for practical work and excursions. The course programme follows the
phases which the implementation of wind energy in a region or country will
pass through. Especially the subjects planning of wind energy systems,
pre-investment studies, technology assessment, production, installation,
maintenance and training are highlighted. Several didactical working methods
are applied: lectures, audio-visual presentations, discussions, computer
model demonstrations, cases, exercises, practical work and excursions.
Teaching modules include exercises to ensure active class participation,
while practical work at test fields and excursions to wind farms and
manufacturers, enhances an effective transfer of knowledge. In view of the
conclusions it is recommended to continue with this course at Petten in the
coming years, for the same target group course programme. The next (sixth)
course is scheduled at the end of April 1997. 1 appendix, 4 refs.
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