WIND ENERGY BALANCE-OF-PLANT DESIGN

CIVENGR/GLE 535

Course Description

Wind Energy Development and Balance-of-Plant Design. Up-front coverage includes the science and mechanics of wind energy including turbine basics, wind resource assessment, energy production, and economic return. Balance-of-plant design aspects include site layout and micro-siting, foundation systems, collector systems and interconnection, site civil and electrical infrastructure, and structural tower analysis. Development includes environmental due diligence and permitting, stakeholder engagement, energy policy and markets, and levelized cost of energy (LCOE).

Prerequisties

PHYSICS 201 , PHYSICS 207 , PHYSICS 247 , EMA 201 , graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies

CIVENGR 578 and GLE 479

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.41

-2.16% from Historical

Completion Rate

96.3%

-1.98% from Historical

A Rate

29.63%

-0.65% from Historical

Class Size

-5.26% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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