Renewable Energy Training from Garrad HassanGarrad Hassan offer professional training courses developed in-house by our experienced trainers, who have the support of Garrad Hassan's unparalleled experience in the renewable energy industry.Garrad Hassan currently offer bespoke software training for GH Bladed and GH WindFarmer, as well as courses in the following areas: Curso de introducción a la Energía Eólica MarinaSe trata de un curso básico de introducción (de un día) orientado a aquellos profesionales del sector con inquietud por formarse o ampliar sus conocimientos en el campo de la energía eólica marina.Read more... Available in: Spanish Financing Your Wind FarmA detailed overview of the finance technical due diligence process. This course allows the attendees to benefit from GH's extensive experience of project due diligence and avoid common mistakes, delays and misconceptions. (One day).Read more... Available in: English Introduction to GH WindFarmerGives beginners a basic understanding of the software; its functionality, main calculation abilities, and usability. This is achieved through a day of hands-on guided use of the software, incorporating example cases. It builds on the Wind Farm Design course the day before, taking the methodologies discussed and applying them. It can also stand alone as a day of training introducing the user to GH WindFarmer. (One day).Read more... Available in: English German French Italian Spanish Introduction to MeteorologyThis course offers an introduction to atmospheric pressure and forces in the atmosphere, using practical exercises to understand how surface winds develop. General global wind patterns are covered as well as localised wind effects, hurricanes and extra-tropical storms. The afternoon session looks at weather forecast models, covering deterministic and ensemble forecasts and the difficulties involved with wind forecasting.Read more... Available in: English Introduction to Tidal Stream Energy ConversionA detailed overview of the fundamental principles behind the main technological solutions to convert tidal stream ocean energy into electricity will be given, along with the key methodologies to evaluate the tidal resource, device site suitability and device performance and loading. In addition, hydrodynamic modelling techniques (both numerical and experimental), a review of the different leading concepts and an account of the industry’s progress to full-scale deployment will also be covered.Read more... Available in: English Introduction to Wave & Tidal Energy ConversionA one day course for professionals who wish to increase their knowledge of the key issues associated with wave and tidal energy conversion technologies.Read more... Available in: English Introduction to Wave Energy ConversionThis course gives an overview of the fundamental principles behind the main technological solutions to convert ocean wave energy into electricity, along with the key methodologies to evaluate both wave and device data. In addition, hydrodynamic modelling techniques, details of some power conversion mechanisms and an account of real seas experience will be covered. (One day)Read more... Available in: English Offshore Wind EnergyOffshore wind resource, wind turbine and support structure technology, electrical issues and administrative processes are covered in this comprehensive overview of the subject. (One day).Read more... Available in: English Spanish Offshore Wind Energy USAA one day course for industry professionals who wish to acquire a comprehensive overview of the subject and have the latest technology and issues clearly explained. Offshore wind resource, wind turbine and support structure technology, electrical issues, operations strategies, and lessons learned are covered.Read more... Available in: English Wind Farm DesignIntroduces industry professionals to the principles of wind farm design, giving a detailed overview of the design process. Starting from the principles of wind flow, turbulence, wake effects, and ending with optimised energy production and environmental analysisation. (One day).Read more... Available in: English German French Italian Spanish Wind Farm Design (Australia)This one-day course is intended to provide an introductory understanding of the best practice and technology of wind farm design. It is particularly suited to newcomers to the industry.Read more... Available in: English Wind Farm DevelopmentThe presentations provide up to date graphics and concise notes, which are reinforced by practical worked examples and live demonstrations using the latest software. The course will also include ample opportunity for individual discussions. (Two days).Read more... Available in: English Wind Farm Development (Australia)The course is intended to provide a comprehensive overview of the subject and have the latest technology and industry practice clearly explained. The course aims to give an understanding of the steps required to develop a wind farm through to financial close.Read more... Available in: English Wind Farm Electrical SystemsAn overview of the subject that clearly explains the latest technology and issues. Grid connections, technical issues and administrative processes are covered, including grid code compliance. (One day).Read more... Available in: English Wind Farm Performance Verification and OptimisationA one day course for industry professionals wishing to learn more about the verification and optimisation of the performance of a wind farm. The presentations are supported by concise notes, practical examples and group discussions.Read more... Available in: English German |

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