This course provides an overview of the elements of the planning for the development of a wind farm. The siting of a wind farm is explained within the context of society, the environment and fundamental economic principles.
Learning objectives
After completing this course, the participant is able to:
- Describe the major steps in the planning process to obtain the planning permit for both onshore and offshore wind farms.
- Explain the main steps in the process when carrying out an environmental impact study (EIA).
- Identify the main environmental impacts of wind power and suggest mitigation measures.
- Describe possible ways in which a local community can benefit from a wind farm.
- Give major common concerns of people living close to wind farms and how these could be addressed.
- List principle stakeholders in a typical project and outline their possible interests.
- List common developer types and the main characteristics of their approaches to stakeholder engagement.
- Calculate three key financial parameters for a wind farm project and explain their relevance.
- List commonly used policy support mechanisms for wind energy and discuss their advantages and disadvantages.
- Explain the fundamental characteristics of both private economics and socio-economics.
Duration and exam
The course has a duration of 13 weeks and concludes with an oral exam.
ECTS points
By completing the course you will be awarded 5 ECTS points, equivalent to 9-10 hours of studying per week.
Course responsible
Special Advisor Tom Cronin, DTU Wind Energy