Wind Energy meets Hydrogen
Are you interested in sustainable energy, such as hydrogen technology, challenges facing the electricity grid, and especially wind energy? Do you want to work on exciting projects with students from various technical disciplines? Do you want to learn all about onshore and offshore wind energy and participate in national and international field trips to both small and large wind turbine manufacturers? Then seize your opportunity now!
Description
Content of the training
In the Wind Energy Meets Hydrogen minor, you'll explore key aspects of the onshore and offshore wind industry, including the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of wind turbines with both horizontal and vertical axes. You'll learn about turbine blade aerodynamics, electricity conversion, challenges in electricity grids, and the integration of hydrogen as a buffer for wind energy. The program also covers composite materials for turbine blades and practical applications through projects like the micro-wind turbine challenge, in which students design and test turbines to achieve maximum energy efficiency.
Form of the training (program)
The program consists of four modules: Introduction to Wind Energy & Hydrogen (5 ECTS), Safety, Management and IO&M (5 ECTS), Design and Realization (5 ECTS) and Development, Implementation and Professionalization (15 ECTS). The modules combine theoretical lessons, practical assignments with small wind tunnels and hydrogen training sets, field trips (including a week-long trip to Denmark), and group projects in collaboration with industry partners. Students are expected to actively participate in all activities, apply theory in practical projects, and collaborate on innovative solutions.
Practical information
The minor comprises 30 ECTS and requires full availability throughout the entire program. Students are encouraged to obtain the Industrial Safety Certificate (VCA/SCC) and participate in excursions, for which a personal contribution may be required (for example, €100 for the week-long excursion to Denmark). Additional costs may apply for voluntary activities or certifications such as the SCC exam. The program is intensive and interactive, with industry exposure, practical challenges, and project-based learning within sustainable energy technology.