Brief Report

Online International Training Course on "Wind Energy Technology"

specially for ITEC partner countries under e- ITEC Programme

held during 22^nd November to 3^rd December 2021

The Skill Development & Training, Infrastructure Management (SDT & IM) Division of NIWE has successfully conducted the Online International Training Course on "Wind Energy Technology" during 22^nd November - 03^rd December 2021, sponsored by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India under e-ITEC programme. The course addressed all aspects of Wind Power starting from introduction to wind and its technology, wind resource assessment, installation and commissioning, Grid integration, operation and maintenance of wind farms, financial and policy aspects along with testing and certification of wind turbines. The course was attended by 36 participants from 18 ITEC countries, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Kenya, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mauritius, Namibia, Panama, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Thailand, Uganda and Vietnam.

The training course was inaugurated virtually by Dr. K. Balaraman, Director General, NIWE in the presence of Course Coordinator Dr. P. Kanagavel, Director and Head, SDT & IM, NIWE on 22^nd November 2021.

During the 10 days of course, 20 lectures were scheduled. The course content of the training were handled by Scientists, Engineers of NIWE, wind turbine manufacturers and academicians from premier institutions, who have years of experience in the field.

Dr. K. Balaraman, Director General, NIWE delivered the Valedictory Address and distributed e-certificates virtually to the participants.

The course structure and organization of training was highly appreciated by the participants. The participants were very much satisfied by the quality of lectures and support from the organizing team throughout the course.

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