Course Code
RET302
Course Credit
4
Students will learn the steps to perform wind site assessments of a home or business. Class content will cover measuring wind energy potential, load analysis, site selection, system types, system sizing and efficiency measures, and energy output estimation. The course will cover safety, system design, layout and turbine performance, as well as the electrical integration of a wind system including component selection, wiring techniques, installation techniques, and troubleshooting techniques including both bench-top and field maintenance of wind turbines.