Training Course
Domestic ~ Farm ~ Commercial
With Shane Barrett
Sat 19th September 9am to 5pm
At An Sanctoir, Ballydehob.
Price: €120 incl. lunch.
Limited to 12 places.
For further info & bookings
call 028-37344
e-mail: ansanctoir@gmail.com
The training course will consist
of a wind theory session in the
morning from 9am to 12.30pm
& a practical demonstration of the
installation of a Proven Energy
2.5KW wind turbine grid connect
system in the afternoon from
1.30pm to 5pm at a domestic
residence at An Sanctoir.
The theory class will cover the following subjects:
1. Site Selection.
2. Techniques to measure wind speed.
3. Basic Wind Energy theory, power curves etc.
4. Estimating and sizing turbines for a particular site.
5. Identifying the components of a micro wind project,
inverter, rectifier, etc.
6. Introduction to current national regulations and
requirements regarding micro wind generation,
including planning, ESB connection, feed in tariff
payments etc.
The demonstration of the turbine installation in the afternoon
will involve moving from the classroom to the site of a turbine
installation. The class will take an active hands on role in
installing a 2.5KW wind turbine under the supervision of the
class tutor. At 5pm the turbine will be commissioned,
connected to the national grid and generating power.
The course is aimed at Domestic Home Owners,
Farms & Commercial Operations who may be considering
investing in a wind turbine.