Events In October 2010

    October 2010

  • A Guide to Peat Stability Assessment

    A Guide to Peat Stability Assessment

    06 October, 2010

    The training program is based on a working knowledge of the evolving stability assessment requirements during the planning stages for various wind farm developments over the past number of years and to demonstrate an understanding of the mechanics of peat and identify the risks associated with peat failures. The course will be provided over a one day period to facilitate local authority planners and engineering/geotechnical consultants with an understanding of the current peat assessment guidelines and the typical detail which can be expected within a peat stability assessment report.

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  • Planning of Wind Farm Developments

    Planning of Wind Farm Developments

    07 October, 2010

    This one day course will assist you in identifying the requirements for the process of the planning and development of Wind Farms.

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  • Introduction to Wind Energy

    Introduction to Wind Energy

    11 October, 2010

    This one day non-technical training course will provide a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of wind energy. Anyone wanting to gain an overview understanding of the wind energy industry will benefit and topics to be covered include an overview of the wind industry, planning issues, grid connection and a view to the future.

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  • Grid Connections 2

    Grid Connections 2

    12 October, 2010

    This one day training course will provide a detailed overview of the Grid connection process as well as giving an overview of the Irish Electricity Systems and its operation.

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  • Design Risk Assessment

    Design Risk Assessment

    14 October, 2010

    This course is aimed at providing an understanding of the role of the Designer under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations, 2006. Short practice sessions are provided to enhance this understanding.

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  • Met Mast Specification, Siting, Data Management and Wind Modelling

    Met Mast Specification, Siting, Data Management and Wind Modelling

    18 October, 2010

    This one day course outlines the best practices in Met Mast Specification, Siting, Data Management and Wind Modeling. The course will highlight the implications of incorrect specification, installation or incorrect data collection. All information will be supported by Real life examples of met mast siting, installation, data collection and analysis.

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  • Distribution Contestability

    Distribution Contestability

    21 October, 2010

    This one day course will address the following questions: How does distribution contestability apply to renewable projects? What is contestable and what is not contestable? What are the roles of the various parties' developers, contractors, system operators under distribution contestability? How will it work in practice? What are the risks and financial issues involved?

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  • Planning

    Planning

    26 October, 2010

    This one day training course will provide a detailed review of the planning process’ for wind farms and work through current and future legislation . The course will serve as a guide through the planning process from site suitability, application, EIA through to appeals and compliance.

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  • Transmission Contestability

    Transmission Contestability

    27 October, 2010

    The objectives of this course should be to gain an understanding of the following: How does transmission contestability apply to renewable projects? What is contestable and what is not contestable? What are the roles of the various parties' developers, contractors, system operators under distribution contestability? How does it work in practice? What are the benefits, risks and financial issues involved?

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