Wind Turbine Technology – Master the Art of Selection and Optimise the Farm Performance

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Efficiently define and use selection criteria for wind technology.
• Review and assist negotiation of TSA technical SLA and Warranty terms.
• Identify key data requirements from turbine OEMs for informed decision-making.

This course has been designed for professionals working in the energy sector looking to further develop their careers to keep up to date on emerging technologies.

• Project Managers and Project Engineers involve in planning, execution, and delivery of onshore and offshore wind projects.
• Technical Directors and Asset Managers responsible for long-term asset performance, reliability, and value optimisation.
• Wind Energy Consultants and Analysts supporting feasibility studies, technology assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Procurement and Supply Chain Managers engage in turbine tendering, OEM evaluation, and contract negotiations.
• O&M (Operations & Maintenance) Managers and Engineers focus on availability, reliability, and lifecycle cost optimisation of wind assets.
• Wind Farm Development Managers overseeing site selection, permitting, technology choices, and project bankability.
• Technical Due Diligence Specialists conducting independent assessments for investors, lenders, and acquisitions.
• Renewable Energy Investment and Finance Professionals involve in technical risk assessment and decision-making.
• Grid Integration and Electrical Engineers responsible for compliance, grid codes, and electrical system performance.
• Independent Engineers and Owner’s Engineers providing advisory support across development, construction, and operations phases.
• Performance Analytics and Reliability Engineers analysing turbine data, failure modes, and optimisation opportunities.
• OEM Liaison and Contract Management Professionals managing turbine supply agreements (TSA), warranties, and service level agreements (SLA).

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of wind energy principles
• Familiarity with wind farm development processes
• Technical or engineering background recommended (but not mandatory)
• Prior exposure to turbine technology or renewable energy projects is beneficial

• Intermediate
• Advanced

This course adopts a blended learning approach that combines interactive presentations to explain technical concepts using real industry examples, hands-on exercises that allow participants to apply selection methodologies with actual turbine data, and case studies based on real-world project scenarios that require analysis and informed decision-making. Learning is further reinforced through group discussions that encourage collaborative problem-solving and experience sharing, dedicated Q&A sessions that enable direct interaction with the instructor for clarification, and the use of documentation templates, practical tools, and checklists that can be immediately applied in the workplace.

Your expert course leader is a highly accomplished Mechanical Engineer and internationally recognised wind energy expert with over two decades of experience in the renewable energy sector. Since 2000, he has provided his knowledge and experiences across all phases of wind energy projects, from early development to operational stages, spanning diverse international markets including Portugal, Poland, Romania, South Africa, USA, and Australia. His profound expertise encompasses a wide array of wind turbine technologies to GE, Vestas, Enercon, Gamesa, Acciona, Alstom, and WEG.

He is adept in critical methodologies including technical due diligence, root cause analysis, performance monitoring and optimisation, and end-of-warranty inspections. Among his top projects, he has provided expert witness services in international arbitration cases related to severe wind turbine blade damage. He led extensive technical due diligence for multi-gigawatt wind and solar portfolios for major entities like GENTARI Petronas (e.g., 13,420.4 MW portfolio) and Galp (422 MW wind portfolio). His contributions also include spearheading performance analysis for operational wind farms (e.g., Echoenergia’s Project Serra do Mel with Vestas V150 turbines) and conducting critical root cause analyses for significant incidents like blade and nacelle collapses, and fire events involving Alstom and WEG turbines.

He has also overseen numerous quality and maintenance inspections for prominent clients like Contour Global and performed life extension studies for Enercon and Suzlon turbines, demonstrating a comprehensive grasp of wind power operations, maintenance, and long-term asset management. Furthermore, his documented contributions to major wind projects and his role as an expert in arbitration cases related to turbine damage underscore his ability to provide real-world insights into critical challenges and solutions in wind farm operations and maintenance.

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