Program Overview

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Wind Energy (NE6201)

Course Fact File

• Code: NE6201
• Duration: 15 weeks
• Teaching Mode: Part-Time
• NFQ Level: Level 9
• Fees: €1,000 - HCI Subsidy initiative
• Closing Date: 27/08/2025
• Venue: Blended delivery
• Credits: 5
• Start Date: 10/09/2025

Outline

Module Goal

• Introduce students to wind energy theory and technology, resource assessment and wind farm site development.

Module Content

• Wind characteristics and resources
• Measurement and instrumentation
• Data analysis and energy production estimates
• Weibull distribution
• Log and power laws
• Aerodynamics of wind turbines
• Characteristics of airfoils
• Momentum theory
• Betz Limit
• Wind turbine rotor dynamics
• Wind turbine design and components
• Blade pitch and stall control
• Principles of wind farm design and micro-siting
• Introduction to wind farm design software tools
• Civil works for wind farms
• Wind energy variability
• Wind energy storage technologies
• Requirements for and approaches to wind energy forecasting

Additional Teaching Mode Information

• 12 x 2 Hr(s) lectures
• 2 x 2 Hr(s) tutorials

Practicalities

Learning Methods

• 70 hours independent enquiry
• 27 hours directed learning

Why Choose

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:

1. Outline the origin of global, geostrophic and surface winds
2. Explain the impact of surface roughness and orography on wind speed profiles
3. Calculate wind speed at a given height using the log law and power law
4. Discuss different approaches to wind power forecasting and the relative benefits and limitations of each
5. Apply aerodynamic theory to analyse wind turbine rotor performance and passive and active wind turbine stall control
6. Model wind farm energy production and associated uncertainty
7. Discuss environmental impacts of wind farm construction, operation and decommissioning, and how they may be mitigated

Skills and Careers Information

Learning Pathway

Students completing this Micro Credential gain 5 credits exemption from the PG Cert in Offshore Renewable Energy

Requirements

Applicants must have:

• A Second Class Honours Grade 2 (or equivalent) in a primary honours degree (NFQ Level 8) in any discipline of Engineering
• OR
• a Second Class Honours Grade 2 (or equivalent) in a primary honours degree (NFQ Level 8) in areas of science that required having completed level 8 mathematical subjects deemed equivalent to those of engineering (e.g. Physics, Mathematical Sciences, some Computing Science degrees), pending assessment by Programme Director
• OR
• a pass in any accredited level 8 Engineering degree followed by professional experience deemed of sufficient added value, pending assessment by the Programme Director

A quota will be allocated to applicants who do not meet these entry requirements. These applicants will be considered under Recognition of Prior Learning and assessed on the following factors:

• Academic achievement
• Prior Work Experience
• Letter of Reference
• Personal Statement

Fees and Costs

The HCI Pillar 3 Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy has been introduced to enable more learners to address critical skills gaps and engage with lifelong learning

The fee for this micro-credential is €1,000 but applicants who meet the subsidy requirements can attend this micro-credential for €200

Check your eligibility on the HEA Website

How To Apply

Please select the following options during your online application (once you have created your profile)

Start a new Micro-credentials application by selecting as below

In the application level tab select the options below and then select the programme/module you'd like to apply for

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Contact Details

• Dr Paul Leahy
• Anna Ozolina

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