The wind power industry is in a period of significant growth, both globally and in the United States. In the U.S. alone, the wind power market added over 8,300 MW in 2008 of new capacity - 31 percent of the global total. Wind power capacity additions for 2009 in the U.S. totaled 9,900 MW - approximately equating to $20 billion in installation investment. Current projections suggest annual wind capacity additions - both in the U.S. and internationally - will increase significantly over the next 3-5 years by as much as double those magnitudes achieved in 2008 and 2009.
This classroom seminar on Introduction to U.S. Wind Power Industry is broken into two basic parts designed to provide a thorough overview of both the technical aspects of wind power as well as market trends currently underlying the industry.
Part I of the seminar - "The Basics" - will provide you with a general introduction to the wind power industry. It primarily focuses on and clearly explains the fundamentals of wind power, the technology, and the project development, construction, and operational requirements for a wind energy project.
Part II of the seminar - "Market Dynamics" - in turn provides a comprehensive discussion on U.S. wind industry trends, surfacing opportunities, and evolving challenges. That includes an overview of the wind power market; coverage of key influencing economic and socio-political factors; and a summary of emerging developments. Register today, and learn the fundamentals of this rapidly growing industry.
This live group seminar is eligible for 6.5 CPE credits. Be aware that state boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. As of January 1, 2002, sponsored learning activities are measured by program length, with one 50-minute period equal to one CPE credit. One-half CPE credit increments (equal to 25 minutes) are permitted after the first credit has been earned in a given learning activity. You may want to verify that the state board from which your participants will be receiving credit accept one-half credits.
This seminar will benefit a wide variety of organizations in the wind power development, electric power, financial, and energy industries. Professionals from banks, energy producers, electric utilities, energy marketers, industrial companies, electric generators, commercial business sector, and municipals will gain valuable insights, as will renewable energy and electric power executives, traders, marketers, (sales, purchasing & risk management professionals), accountants, economists, trading support staff, auditors, attorneys, government regulators, analysts, rate specialists, plant operators, engineers and corporate planners.
This fundamental level group live seminar has no prerequisites. No advance preparation is required before the seminar.
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