Course Summary:

Wind Energy Site Design and Construction

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Topics

The State of Renewable Wind Energy Policy and Practice in the United States
Introduction to Wind Energy and Front End Site Analysis
Site Control and Due Diligence
Site Layout and Control
Equipment Procurement and Construction Schedule Drivers
Third Party Independent Review of Systems
The Geotechnical Investigation for Wind Power Plant Design
General Turbine Foundation Design Criteria and Loading
Foundation Selection and Design, Including Gravity (Shallow) and Deep Foundations
Ground Improvement
Introduction to Systems for Off-shore Wind Turbine Foundations
Construction Case Studies
Site Civil Design and Engineering
Turbine Erection, Crane, and Blade Logistics
Manufactured Towers
Substation and Collector System Layout and Design
Construction Management, Constructability Assessments, and the QA/QC Process

Audience

Utility Engineers and Managers
Contractors
Material Suppliers and Vendors
System Control Houses
Developers
Consultants and Engineers
Capitalization Groups
Land Owners
Legal and Policy Professionals
Real Estate Brokers
Regulators
Academics

Benefits

Significant advances in wind turbine technology and power plant capabilities are appearing in the US. Sites that only 10 years ago might have been overlooked are being considered for build out. However, the development of a skilled workforce in the siting, procurement, engineering, and construction trades lags the potential market, especially if the industry is expected to site, design, construct, and operate sufficient wind power plant sites to meet the Department of Energy's 20% wind energy goal by 2030. Know-how in this market is vital to achieve cost-effective, constructible solutions. To have a successful wind power plant buildout, you must carefully address many issues, including site layout and control, geotechnical and foundation assessment, site civil design, and substation and collector system design. In this course, you will learn about the critical factors of wind power plant structural/civil design and construction from a diverse, highly experienced, and expert course faculty that is involved in every aspect of wind power plant development, design, and construction. The course offers you:

Comprehensive, up-to-date information from practitioners, industry, and academia
Wind energy policy considerations and the impact of third party engineering reviews
An understanding of the mechanics and principles of structural loads on foundations, access roads, and support facilities
An understanding of how the components of site layout and control interact with the design aspects of foundations, access roads, substations, and collector systems
Detailed and specific components of wind power plant design (e.g., layout and control, material procurement, geotechnical issues and foundations, substation and collection system)
Interactive learning through group discussions and in-course networking (course enrollment is limited to 75 individuals!)

Earn PDH, LU, CEU

By participating in this course, you will earn 22 Professional Development Hours (PDH) and 2.2 Continuing Education Units (CEU). Learn more about PDH, LU, CEU and state licensing boards.

Instructors

Josef Alter, Con-Tech Systems LTD, Descanso, California

J. Randolph Becker, Black & Veatch Corporation, Burlington, Massachusetts

Raymond J. Franz, P.E., Division Manager, Hayward Baker, Roselle, Illinois

Kate Martin, P.E., Director of Engineeirng, RMT, Madison, Wisconsin

Mohamed Nofal, Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc., Broomfield, Colorado

Diane Reinebach, RMT, Madison, Wisconsin

Mark Scher, MSE Power Systems, Inc., Albany, New York

James Schneider, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin

Brian Sedgwick, RMT, Madison, Wisconsin

David Sparapani, Director-Preconstruction Services, Oscar J. Boldt Construction, Appleton, Wisconsin

Chandler Thomas, Director of Quality, Renewable Energy Groups, Mortenson Construction, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Stephen S. Weyda, P.E., Geopier Foundation Company-Midwest, Colgate, Wisconsin

John Wilson, Partner, Michael Best & Friedrick LLP, Madison, Wisconsin

Mitch Bradt, P.E., Program Director, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin

James M. Tinjum, Ph,D., P.E., Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin