Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Natural or Social Science and Introduction to Wind Energy, 4.5 credits, or equivalent knowledge

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• apply project management methodology and process to wind power projects
• design a project plan and schedule
• assess insurance and compensation requirements particular to wind power projects
• account for and evaluate contracts and regulations connected with wind power projects, as well as negotiations and administration
• analyse the wind power project profitability and financing options
• identify and account for essential infrastructure elements particular to wind power projects

Content

Focus on project management methodology and processes specific to the development and implementation of wind power projects. Project planning, project team organisation, negotiations and conflict resolutions, and international business communications are important parts. Design a project plan and project schedule to carry a project from inception to completion with project close-out plan, incorporating stakeholder matrix with coordination processes for on-schedule project completion.

Instruction

The course includes lectures, seminars, case studies and group work. Attendance to all scheduled events is compulsory.

Assessment

Seminars, workshops and a written examination.

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.