The Wind Energy course covers the full spectrum of wind energy, from the underlying physics of wind and wind generation technologies to practical issues including site prospecting,project development, financing, regulation and societal aspects. The course is delivered in collaboration between ANU Energy academics and Windlab, a Canberra-based innovative wind energy company. In addition to providing students with up-to-date and structured knowledge in wind energy, the course strengthens collaboration between ANU and Windlab and creates opportunities for students to undertake research internships with Windlab.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Proficiently apply advanced knowledge of wind physics and characterisation and manage wind data uncertainty.
- Critically evaluate key wind farm planning studies and explain implications for wind farm development.
- Professionally apply systematic engineering methods including wind mapping and modelling to design wind farms.
- Understand and apply key elements of typical legal agreements used in wind energy development, key aspects of the economics of wind energy projects, and basic financial models.
- Critically evaluate and synthesise technical, environmental, social, economic and policy considerations in wind farm development, and justify complex design and policy decisions in diverse development contexts.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and others employing a range of communication media and tools.
- Engage in independent investigation and reflection.
Work Integrated Learning
Other
This course offers:
1. Integrated theory with the practice of work
2. Engagement with industry and community partners
3. Planned, authentic activities, and
4. Purposeful links to curriculum and specifically designed assessment
Indicative Assessment
- Major report and presentation (62) [LO 1,2,3,4,5,6,7]
- Assignments (28) [LO 1,3,4,7]
- Group assignments (10) [LO 2,5,6,7]
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Workload
Standard workload of 130 hours in total, including lectures, labs, tutorials and self-study.
Inherent Requirements
No specific inherent requirements have been identified for this course.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
None
Assumed Knowledge
Students enrolling in this course are assumed to have a Maths/Physics background equivalent to completing 12 units of 1000 level Maths/Physics.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2027 | $5640 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2027 | $7200 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10143 | 26 Jul 2027 | 02 Aug 2027 | 31 Aug 2027 | 29 Oct 2027 | In Person | N/A |