Undergraduate Catalog

MEEN 482 Fundamentals of Wind Energy

This course provides the principles and technologies involved in converting wind energy into usable electricity. It covers key topics including wind resource characteristics, turbine design, system engineering, and grid integration. Students also explore the economic, environmental, and societal factors influencing the development and deployment of wind energy. The course offers a multidisciplinary foundation for understanding the role of wind power in the global energy landscape by emphasizing both technical and broader contextual issues.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

AERO 335 or CHEG 232 or CIVE 335 or MEEN 335 or MEEN 340 or PEEG 302

Distribution

(3,0,3)

Offered

Fall