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Wind Farm Balance of Plant (BOP) Design

8 Professional Development Hours

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

  • Analyze the fundamentals of wind turbine operation to enhance energy efficiency.
  • Design key elements of a utility-scale connected wind farm, focusing on electrical integration.
  • Optimize the balance of the plant's major electrical components, including the MV collector system and HV substation.
  • Integrate battery energy storage systems (BESS) with wind farms to maximize performance.
  • Manage project procurement, scheduling, and commercial aspects to ensure successful implementation.

Description
Understanding how to design and integrate wind farms efficiently is essential in today's energy landscape. This course covers utility-scale, grid-connected onshore wind farm facilities, focusing on the electrical systems that make them operational. Through in-depth exploration, you'll learn how wind turbines operate and delve into the balance of plant components, including the medium voltage (MV) collector system and the high voltage (HV) substation.

You'll also gain insights into collector system design, from the initial front-end engineering phase to wind resource assessments and layout development. Key aspects of wind turbine operation, trench and turbine installation details, and system loss analysis will be examined, equipping you with the knowledge to handle electrical equipment like junction boxes, pad-mount transformers, and switches. Further, you will explore substation design, including protection and control mechanisms and the role of high-speed breaker operation.

This course goes beyond design, offering practical knowledge in project scheduling, procurement, and commissioning while addressing battery energy storage systems (BESS) integration to optimize wind farm performance. By the end, you'll be well-versed in every stage of wind farm development, from design to operational control.

Who Should Attend
This course is designed for professionals involved in wind farm planning, design, and operation.

The focus on electrical systems and project integration will benefit electrical engineers, designers, and project managers. Operation and maintenance staff can enhance their understanding of substation components and wind turbine operations. At the same time, EPC contractors and procurement leads will gain valuable insights into project management and procurement processes.

Additional audiences include facility owners looking to optimize performance, construction electrical leads responsible for field installations, and utility operators seeking to understand system integration. Whether overseeing a wind farm project from start to finish or managing specific components, this course will provide the tools and knowledge you need to excel.

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Online, 5/2/2025

COURSE CREDIT

Almost all of EPIC's courses offer :

  • Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and
  • Professional Development Hours (PDHs)

These course credits will help attendees earn training requirements for their associations or provincial governing bodies.

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