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Introduction to Wind Energy
138 students
Introduction to Wind Energy
Explore wind energy basics, turbine working principles, and wind farm development for beginners.
Created byRESG Academy
Last updated 9/2025
English
What you'll learn
- Working of Wind Turbine
- Origin and Types of Winds
- Factors affecting Wind and Nature of Wind
- Variation of Wind Speed with Height
- Wind Turbine Siting
- Basics of Fluid Mechanics in Wind Turbine
- Concept of Aerofoil and Design of Lift
- Relation of Lift & Drag Forces with angle of Attack
- Number of Blades of Wind Turbine
- Twisting of Wind Turbine Blades
- Basic Fundamentals of Power Generation In Wind Turbine
- Calculation of Power Generated by Wind Turbine
- Tip speed Ratio
- Cut in speed and Cut out Speed
- Classification of Wind Turbine
- Basic Components of Wind Turbine
- Wind Turbine Rotor and Placing of Rotor
- Wind Turbine Blades and Material
- Wind Turbine Hub and its Types
- Nacelle and Yawing Mechanism
- Transmission system (Gearbox)
- Electric Generator in Wind Turbine
- Wind Turbine Tower
- Onshore Wind Turbine Foundation
- Offshore Wind Turbine Foundation
- Introduction to Wind Parks
- General Wind Park Layout and Placing of Wind Machine
- Types of Wind Parks
- Electric Power Transmission
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Course content
6 sections • 26 lectures • 2h 51m total length
Requirements
- No prior experience in wind energy required.
- Basic knowledge of physics (mechanics & energy) will be helpful but not mandatory.
- An eagerness to explore renewable energy systems.
Description
Wind energy is one of the fastest-growing renewable energy sources, shaping the future of sustainable power generation. This course provides a clear and practical introduction to wind energy systems, covering everything from basic principles of fluid mechanics to the working of wind turbines and wind parks.
You will learn how wind turbines convert kinetic energy into electricity, understand the role of aerodynamics, explore turbine components, and gain insights into the development of modern wind farms. The course blends theory with practical understanding, ensuring that learners of all backgrounds can grasp the fundamentals with confidence.
By the end of the course, you will be able to explain the working of wind turbines, identify key components, and analyze the role of wind energy in the global renewable energy mix.
Prerequisites
No prior experience in wind energy required.
Basic knowledge of physics (mechanics & energy) will be helpful but not mandatory.
An eagerness to explore renewable energy systems.
Who Should Take This Course? (Audience)
Students in engineering, science, or energy fields who want to build a foundation in wind energy.
Solar and renewable energy technicians looking to expand into wind energy.
Entrepreneurs and investors interested in exploring wind energy projects.
Job seekers preparing for careers in the renewable energy sector.
Anyone passionate about sustainability and the future of clean energy.
Why Take This Course? (Benefits)
Gain a strong foundation in wind energy concepts.
Learn how turbines generate electricity and the science behind them.
Understand wind turbine components and their role in efficient power generation.
Explore wind parks and their contribution to renewable grids.
Boost your knowledge to support careers, projects, or research in wind energy.
Get career-ready insights for roles in energy companies, EPC firms, or sustainability consulting.
By enrolling in this course, you’re not just learning theory—you’re stepping into the future of sustainable wind power systems.
In this course all the basics of wind turbine in covered.
1] Fundamentals of Wind Energy
2] Basics of Fluid Mechanics in Wind Turbine
3] Basic Fundamentals of Power Generation In Wind Turbine
4] Introduction to Wind Turbine components
5] Introduction to Wind Parks
Who this course is for:
- Students in engineering, science, or energy fields who want to build a foundation in wind energy.
- Solar and renewable energy technicians looking to expand into wind energy.
- Entrepreneurs and investors interested in exploring wind energy projects.
- Job seekers preparing for careers in the renewable energy sector.
- Anyone passionate about sustainability and the future of clean energy.