Wind Farm Site Optimisation
Syllabus, Master's level, 1GV099
This course has been discontinued.
- Code
- 1GV099
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Energy Technology with focus on Wind Power A1F
- Grading system
- Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail (U)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 13 March 2014
- Responsible department
- Department of Earth Sciences
Entry requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or Social Sciences. Introduction to Wind Power, 5 credits, Spatial Planning for Wind Energy Development, 5 credits, Management of Wind Farm Development, 5 credits and Advanced Calculation Methods for Wind Farms, 7 credits or equivalent knowledge.
Learning outcomes
After having passed the course the student should be able to:
- perform and evaluate energy estimation simulations on wind farms
- assess aspects related to site options
- identify and describe the influence of permits, insurance and land contracts in a wind farm project optimisation
Content
Optimisation of wind farms based on technical, economical, environmental and social aspects will be studied. These aspects of a wind farm project will also include consideration of infrastructure such as grid and roads.
Instruction
The course includes lectures, seminars and group work. Attendance is compulsory at most scheduled events.
Assessment
Written project report and oral presentation