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Introduction to Wind Energy
Start Date: 9/25/2012Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Date: 9/25/2012
This event recurs on Tuesday every week until 9/25/2012.   Click here to see the series dates.
Event Description
Explore small wind electric systems suitable for homes, farms, and businesses. Topics include: basics of electricity; pros and cons of small wind energy systems; forces that generate winds and affect wind flows; types of wind; wind system options; ways to assess electrical demand in new and existing buildings; ways to determine the wind resources at a potential wind site; basics of wind turbine design; tower options; optimum tower height; balance of systems components; and economics of wind energy systems.

This is a SELF-PACED, Online course of self-study. Enrolled students will have 6 months to complete the course. A final exam of 80% or better is required for credit towards the Professional Certificate.

Learn more about the Sustainable Practices program and our courses at our website, sustainable.colorado.edu.
Contact Information:
Name: Kelly Simmons
Phone: 303-492-8308
Email: sustainable@colorado.edu
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