Wind power has been experiencing an extraordinary development in the last few years and it is expected to grow at a rate of 30% per year in the near future. In Italy, it has been the source that has reported the highest growth in the last decade. In 2014, 56 new turbines were deployed, reaching a total of 6,358 installed wind turbines. Wind electricity generation increased from 14.9 TWh in 2013 to 15.2 TWh in 2014, corresponding to about 4.9% of total electricity demand on the Italian system.
The specific objectives of the course are to teach and provide the necessary knowledge on wind source and technology, making the students able to :
- have a good understanding of the physical quantities characterizing the operation of the technology
- have a good understanding of the different components and types of wind turbine and the most important parameters necessary for the sizing of such technology
- use the necessary tools for the appropriate design and modelling of wind turbines
develop a good understanding regarding the current situation of the technology, the market, the regulation and the standards.