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Wind-electric systems require the most maintenance and have the most problems of any renewable electricity system. This workshop will include a brief review of basic wind-electric system design principles and practice, and then focus on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of these systems. This is an advanced workshop, intended for experienced wind-electric system users, designers, and installers, or for those who have attended SEI's introductory wind workshop.

Classroom sessions will complement extensive hands-on work. Workshop participants will work on real-world wind-electric systems, including tilting down a tower, climbing and working on freestanding and guyed towers, and working on wind turbines and balance of systems components. At least half of this workshop will be hands-on work.

• Wind Energy Basics Review
• Tower Inspection & Safety
• Tilting & Climbing Towers
• Turbine Removal
• Turbine Troubleshooting & Repair
• Electrical & Mechanical Repair
• System Maintenance
• System Operation & Upgrade

Sessions

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Workshops begin at 9 am unless otherwise noted. Please show up at 8:30 am the first day.