Small Scale Wind System Technologies

February 22, 2012

This one-day Wind Skillnet course introduces small-scale wind technologies; topics covered include system types, the differences between small- and large-scale wind systems, as well as the current technical and economic challenges facing small scale wind systems. Training is provided by Raymond Byrne of CREDIT.

See Wind Skillnet for more information and details about upcoming courses in 2012.

Applications are processed by Wind Skillnet at the Irish Wind Energy Association.


Danish Wind Power Academy Courses

February 22, 2012

The Danish Wind Power Academy is conducting a range of training courses on various turbine types during 2012, some in Ireland. DWPA’s Vestas V52 Turbine Course will take place during March 2012 at DkIT.

See Wind Skillnet for more information and details about upcoming courses in 2012.

A full list of DWPA courses is available at the their website.


KidWind Teacher Training

December 1, 2011

KidWind is a teacher training course about wind energy. In Ireland, KidWind training is provided by the Centre for Renewable Energy at Dundalk IT in association with IWEA, Wind Skillnet with the generous support of corporate sponsors including Gaelectric and Bord Gáis. From the Irish Wind Energy Association’s website, about KidWind:

KidWind Ireland is a project that seeks to support teachers all over Ireland to access training programs and equipment in wind energy.

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Vestas V52 Large Wind Turbine Training

October 19, 2011

This course provides in-depth training about the mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and control systems on board a Vestas V52. Training is provided by Raymond Byrne of CREDIT.

See Wind Skillnet for more information and details about upcoming courses in 2012.

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Vestas V52 Maintenance Training

October 19, 2011

This course provides in-depth maintenance training for the Vestas V52. All procedures and related documentation are reviewed. About 80% of the course time is on-site at a Vestas V52 turbine.

See Wind Skillnet for details about upcoming courses in 2012.

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Renewable Energy Installer Academy

January 1, 2011

The Renewable Energy Installer Academy programme trains and certifies installers of solar hot water system, heat pumps and biomass burners. Read the rest of this entry »


IWEA Wind Skillnet

January 1, 2011

For those interested in wind energy, IWEA Wind Skillnet hosts a comprehensive series of courses and training. See IWEA’s website for more information.


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