Brief Report

WIND TURBINE TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS

held during 11^th - 24^th February 2008

Information, Training and Commercial Services Unit had successfully organized a special international training programme for 20 Cuban scientists on “WIND TURBINE TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS” covering all aspects related to wind resource assessment, system assembly, standards, testing certification and operation & maintenance of wind energy system during 11^th – 24^th February 2008. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) mooted the idea of this training programme and sponsored the programme and the international travel cost of the participants was supported by Indian Technical & Economical Cooperation (ITEC) being established by TC division of Ministry of External Affairs.

The objective of the training programme was to transfer knowledge and special skills needed by the wind energy personnel working in the technical and operational fields and to share the experiences from the lessons learnt over the past two decades. This course has provided invaluable platform for dialogue and open exchange of views and experiences.

The content for the training was a carefully thought out syllabus with specific subject experts giving lectures with case studies. The course was aimed at professionals engaged in wind energy planning and implementation.

The training addresses the following aspects:

• Introduction to wind Resources Assessment & Techniques
• Wind Measurements & Guidelines
• Wind Monitoring Station, Operation, data collection and Analysis
• Micro siting Techniques & Guidelines
• Satellite information for Wind Resources
• Certification Schemes
• Type Certification as per TAPS - 2000
• Design requirements – Electrical, Mechanical & Hydraulic systems and Tower
• Wind Turbine Tower & Foundation
• Testing of Wind Turbines
• Testing Instrumentation
• Testing Measurements techniques
• Power performance and quality measurements
• Erection and Commissioning of Wind Turbines
• Wind Turbine Operation and Maintenance

The total course duration was fourteen days covering tutorial lectures, exercises and manufacturing facilities & wind farms visits to give a complete picture of the know-how and how to go about setting up a coordinated wind energy programme at a national level. The course started on 11th and ended on 24th February 2008. The language of the course was in English.

The course was attended by 19 participants from Cuba. The course was appreciated by the participants.