Design of Wind Farms

What it is about

You learn practice-oriented methods for planning and optimizing wind farms. You practice simulations of wake effects with FLORIS, evaluate performance and costs with LandBOSSE, and develop a design and optimization process to minimize the costs of wind energy.

What you will be able to do

• Understanding modern wind farm design methods
• Knowledge of design criteria and wake effects
• Conducting performance analyses of wind farms
• Layout and cost optimization of wind farms
• Teamwork and task distribution in small groups

What the module consists of

• LecturesIntroduction to fundamentals, project development, wake behavior and models
• Software sessionsIntroduction and explanation of design activities and tools (FLORIS, LandBOSSE)
• Exercises/practicumComputational and simulation exercises on the computer, handling of weekly tasks
• Assistance sessionsSupport in developing the final assignment
• Final presentationDiscussion of the results of the final task

Teaching method

• LecturingConveying theoretical fundamentals
• Tutorials and exercise sessionsDeepening and practical application of knowledge
• Computer exercises with FLORIS and LandBOSSESimulations and performance/cost analyses
• Teamwork on projectsDevelopment of the final task in small groups