Introduction

Onshore Wind Project Engineering Training Course is designed to develop advanced knowledge of wind farm engineering, renewable energy systems, project development, turbine technology, wind resource assessment, electrical integration, structural engineering, construction, commissioning, and asset performance. As wind power continues to expand within the global clean-energy transition, engineers and project professionals need an integrated understanding of the complete project lifecycle from early feasibility and site assessment through detailed engineering, construction, grid connection, operations, and performance optimization. Current professional training increasingly emphasizes practical engineering, real-world examples, case studies, software-based exercises, and standards-based site assessment.

The course combines technical engineering principles with project execution and commercial awareness, enabling participants to evaluate onshore wind projects from both engineering and delivery perspectives. Key themes include wind resource characterization, turbine selection, micrositing, wake effects, foundations, roads and logistics, collection systems, grid integration, SCADA, reliability, HSE, risk management, CAPEX/OPEX, energy yield, digitalization, AI-enabled analytics, and lifecycle optimization. Practical case studies are incorporated throughout the program to help participants translate engineering concepts into realistic project decisions. This approach reflects contemporary wind-energy training that combines theory, exercises, software demonstrations, and project-based case studies.

Programme Curriculum

Onshore Wind Project Engineering Training Course

Introduction

Course Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

Analyze wind resources, meteorological data, terrain characteristics, and site suitability for utility-scale onshore wind projects.
Evaluate turbine technologies, specifications, performance curves, and technology-selection criteria.
Apply wind-flow modeling, micrositing, wake-loss assessment, and energy-yield methodologies.
Develop preliminary wind farm layouts considering terrain, setbacks, access, noise, environmental constraints, and constructability.
Assess turbine foundations, geotechnical requirements, structural loading, and civil infrastructure.
Design and evaluate electrical collection systems, substations, transformers, protection systems, and grid interconnection.
Interpret IEC-based engineering requirements, technical standards, codes, and project compliance requirements.
Apply SCADA, condition monitoring, data analytics, and AI-enabled predictive maintenance concepts to wind assets.
Evaluate construction sequencing, logistics, installation planning, commissioning, and quality assurance.
Analyze project CAPEX, OPEX, energy production, financial assumptions, and lifecycle economics.
Identify and mitigate engineering, environmental, construction, operational, regulatory, and supply-chain risks.
Optimize wind farm performance through availability analysis, loss assessment, reliability engineering, and lifecycle strategies.
Integrate engineering, project management, sustainability, digitalization, and energy-transition principles into bankable onshore wind projects.

Target Audience

Renewable Energy Engineers
Wind Project Engineers
Mechanical and Electrical Engineers
Civil and Structural Engineers
Power Systems and Grid Engineers
EPC, Construction, and Commissioning Professionals
Wind Farm Developers, Project Managers, and Consultants
Energy Analysts, Asset Managers, Sustainability Professionals, and Technical Researchers

Course Modules

Module 1: Onshore Wind Energy Fundamentals & Project Lifecycle

Wind-energy principles and modern turbine architecture
Utility-scale wind farm components and configurations
Project lifecycle-development, engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations
Capacity factor, availability, losses, and performance indicators
Case Study: Preliminary engineering review of a utility-scale onshore wind project

Module 2: Wind Resource Assessment & Site Characterization

Meteorological measurements, wind roses, Weibull distributions, and data quality
Terrain, roughness, elevation, turbulence, and extreme wind conditions
Wind-flow modeling and micrositing
Energy-yield assessment and uncertainty analysis
Case Study: Site assessment and turbine-layout optimization using representative wind data

Module 3: Turbine Technology, Aerodynamics & Mechanical Engineering

Rotor, blades, nacelle, gearbox, generator, pitch, and yaw systems
Turbine power curves and aerodynamic performance
Turbine technology selection and site-specific suitability
Reliability, fatigue, component degradation, and lifetime considerations
Case Study: Comparative turbine selection for a high-turbulence onshore site

Module 4: Civil, Structural & Geotechnical Engineering

Wind turbine foundation concepts and geotechnical investigations
Roads, crane pads, drainage, cable trenches, and site infrastructure
Structural loads, fatigue, soil conditions, and foundation optimization
Construction tolerances, quality control, and inspection
Case Study: Foundation and access-road engineering review for challenging terrain

Module 5: Electrical Engineering, Grid Integration & Power Systems

Medium-voltage collection networks and transformers
Substation design, protection, metering, and power-quality considerations
Grid-code compliance and interconnection studies
Reactive power, voltage control, frequency response, and power electronics
Case Study: Grid-connection assessment for a large onshore wind farm

Module 6: Construction, Installation, Commissioning & HSE

EPC delivery strategy and engineering interfaces
Turbine transportation, lifting, erection, installation, and commissioning
Construction sequencing, logistics, quality assurance, and documentation
HSE, risk assessment, environmental controls, and safe work practices
Case Study: Construction recovery plan following schedule and logistics constraints

Module 7: SCADA, Digital Wind Farms, Reliability & Performance Optimization

SCADA architecture and operational data interpretation
Condition monitoring and predictive-maintenance principles
AI, machine learning, digital twins, and advanced analytics
Availability, power-curve verification, losses, and performance optimization
Case Study: SCADA-based diagnosis of underperformance and development of an optimization plan

Module 8: Project Economics, Risk, Sustainability & Lifecycle Management

CAPEX, OPEX, LCOE, energy yield, and project financial drivers
Technical due diligence and bankability considerations
Engineering risk registers, sensitivity analysis, and mitigation strategies
ESG, environmental sustainability, community considerations, and lifecycle planning
Case Study: Integrated technical and commercial evaluation of an onshore wind project

Training Methodology

Interactive lectures and presentations.
Group discussions and brainstorming sessions.
Hands-on exercises using real-world datasets.
Role-playing and scenario-based simulations.
Analysis of case studies to bridge theory and practice.
Peer-to-peer learning and networking.
Expert-led Q&A sessions.
Continuous feedback and personalized guidance.

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@fineskilltrainingcenter.org or call +254769199797

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to Fineskill Training Center account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Programme Fee

Duration: 5 Days

Method: Online or Physical

Online Price: $1,000

Physical Price: $1,500

Certification: Accredited Certificate

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Available Sessions

Location

Month

Year

Sep 21 2026

21 Sep — 25 Sep 2026

💻 Online / Virtual session

Online $1,000