ONE DAY WORKSHOP

Dipl.-Ing. Benjamin Jargstorf Factor 4 Energy Projects GmbH
- Certified Electrical Engineer, Sociologist
Wind Energy Technology - Global Trends and Current State of Art

Presentation 1:
Introduction to Wind Energy Technology

Starting point: world energy situation, global environment, Introduction to RE Technology, Wind energy physics, Aerodynamics, Lift and Drag devices, Basic aspects of wind energy technology, Efficiency (Betz Optimum) etc.


Presentation 2:
Development of Wind Energy Technology

Historical wind machines, Electricity generating wind turbines, Basic concepts: variable – fixed rotor speed, Direct – indirect grid coupling, Stall – Pitch control, Classic Danish design, German design, Large wind turbine development etc.


Presentation 3:
Current State of Art, Innovative Concepts and Outlook

Contemporary development, MW scale wind turbines, Grid connection concepts, Drive train concepts, Rotor blade technology, Latest developments with regard to main components, Permanent excited generators, gearless designs etc.