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Evaluation of the 7th international course on implementation of wind energy, ECN, March 30 - April 10, 1998
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ECN
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1998
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ECN-C--98-047
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ECN publication
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47
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Abstract:
This seventh course was attended by 19 participants from 17 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 seven days of tutorial lessons and exercises,
and three 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, and excursions.
Teaching modules include exercises to ensure active class participation,
while 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 and with a similar course programme
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