Wind Power
Certificate Course - Energy Engineering - EE.1.2.I26
| Date | Nov 18 and 25, 2026 |
| Duration | 2 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | upon request |
| Cost | 1,550€ |
Fundamentals
This course provides an overview of the wind energy sector from economic, business, and technical perspectives. Students learn the fundamentals of wind turbine and wind farm systems, with particular attention to electrical engineering components and emerging technological developments. The course also introduces key industry concepts, project evaluation methods, and the use of HOMER software for basic economic and performance analysis of wind energy projects.
Technology
This course covers the technologies used in modern wind energy systems, including onshore and offshore wind farms, fixed and floating offshore platforms, wind turbine components, energy control strategies, and grid integration. Students gain insight into electrical generators, power electronics, energy converters, filters, and energy storage systems, while also learning basic techno-economic assessment methods using HOMER software.
Applications
This course covers key applications in modern wind energy systems, including onshore and offshore wind farms, wind turbine components, grid integration, power electronics, and energy storage. Students also explore practical applications in system design, operation, control, and economic assessment of wind energy projects using HOMER software.
What you'll explore
- Evolution and history of wind power technologies
- Wind resources, measurement, and energy potential
- Aerodynamic and electrical principles of wind systems
- Onshore and offshore wind farm technologies
- Turbine components, control, and grid integration
- Power electronics, energy storage, and project economics
Your key takeaways
- Understand the historical development and growing importance of wind energy in the global energy transition.
- Assess wind resources by analyzing wind characteristics, measurement methods, and energy potential.
- Explain the aerodynamic principles that enable efficient energy extraction from wind.
- Compare the design, operation, and applications of onshore and offshore wind power systems.
- Identify the main components of modern wind turbines and their technical functions.
- Understand electrical generators, power electronics, and energy conversion technologies used in wind farms.
- Evaluate different control strategies, including fixed-speed and variable-speed wind turbine operation.
- Analyze challenges and solutions for integrating wind power into electrical grids.
- Assess the role of energy storage and filtering technologies in improving system performance.
- Apply basic techno-economic evaluation methods using HOMER software to estimate project feasibility and performance.
- Recognize current technological trends and future developments in the wind energy sector.
- Gain insights into industry structures, market dynamics, and business opportunities in wind power.
Taught by recognized experts in Wind Power
Benefit from the knowledge of leading specialists with extensive experience in research and industry. Their deep expertise guarantees a course of outstanding academic and practical quality.
Norbert Lewald
Norbert Lewald is an experienced project manager at the European Institute for Energy Research with over 25 years of expertise in energy systems and applied research. He has a strong background in coordinating complex research and development projects at the intersection of science, industry, and public utilities. Prior to his current role, he worked for many years at Stadtwerke Karlsruhe GmbH and as a scientist at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), contributing to energy-related research and innovation. His work focuses on advancing sustainable energy solutions through interdisciplinary collaboration and long-term project leadership.
Who should attend
This course is particularly beneficial for professionals in the following fields
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Engineers and technical professionals in the wind energy sector
Mechanical, electrical, civil and industrial engineers, as well as physicists and materials scientists who design, develop, analyze, operate or optimize wind turbines, rotor blades, drive trains, foundations, or complete wind power plants (onshore and offshore). -
Planners and project managers for wind power projects
Project developers, planners, and project managers in wind farm development (greenfield and repowering), energy consultants, technical advisors, and specialists in grid connection and grid integration of wind farms, including professionals at energy utilities and grid operators. -
Professionals in energy policy, sustainability, and business
Staff in ministries, public authorities, regulatory bodies, international organizations, NGOs, and companies who deal with energy and climate policy, market design, auction schemes, permitting, and the economic evaluation and financing of wind power projects and portfolios. -
Researchers and early-career academics
PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and academic staff in the fields of wind energy, aerodynamics, structural dynamics, materials and reliability, power systems, or energy system modeling who want a compact, application-oriented overview of modern wind power technologies and markets.
Advance your career with KIT-level expertise
Benefit from the reputation of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) while gaining practical skills, flexible learning opportunities, and a recognized certificate to support your long-term professional growth.
Flexibility
Gain focused expertise in a specific field without committing to a full degree program, allowing you to build relevant knowledge efficiently and integrate learning seamlessly into your professional routine.
Relevance
Benefit from high-quality academic content combined with practical insights, delivered by experienced experts, supporting continuous, lifelong learning while ensuring direct applicability in real-world scenarios.
Advancement
Enhance your professional profile with a recognized certificate, demonstrating your commitment to ongoing development and supporting your career with tangible, verifiable credentials.