Offshore Wind Energy
In Offshore Wind Energy, you'll learn ...
- The electric generation potential for offshore wind turbines
- Detailed descriptions of wind energy turbines
- The types of foundations used for offshore wind energy turbines
- Factors that impact site selection, including wind speed and water depth
Overview
Worldwide, there is a significant amount of offshore wind energy production, however, wind energy production in the United States lags behind Europe and Asia. A majority of energy demand in the United States lies in its coastal regions, which provide great opportunity for offshore wind energy development. In this course, we will review the electric generation potential for offshore wind turbines. Wind energy resources, detailed descriptions of wind energy turbines, and the types of foundations used for offshore wind energy turbines will be addressed.
We will also consider the coastal areas with the greatest potential for offshore wind energy by considering factors such as water depth and wind speed. Environmental concerns and cost considerations will also be covered.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the benefits of offshore wind energy.
- Describe the current offshore wind market status in the U.S. and worldwide.
- Explain how wind resources are categorized.
- Identify the components of a wind turbine generator.
- Describe the types of foundations used for offshore wind energy.
- Explain the cost structure of offshore wind energy.
- Describe the environmental impacts of installing offshore wind turbines.
Certificate of Completion
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 25 questions. PDH credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.
| This course is applicable to professional engineers in: | ||
| Alabama (P.E.) | Alaska (P.E.) | Arkansas (P.E.) |
| Delaware (P.E.) | District of Columbia (P.E.) | Florida (P.E. Area of Practice) |
| Georgia (P.E.) | Idaho (P.E.) | Illinois (P.E.) |
| Illinois (S.E.) | Indiana (P.E.) | Iowa (P.E.) |
| Kansas (P.E.) | Kentucky (P.E.) | Louisiana (P.E.) |
| Maine (P.E.) | Maryland (P.E.) | Michigan (P.E.) |
| Minnesota (P.E.) | Mississippi (P.E.) | Missouri (P.E.) |
| Montana (P.E.) | Nebraska (P.E.) | Nevada (P.E.) |
| New Hampshire (P.E.) | New Jersey (P.E.) | New Mexico (P.E.) |
| New York (P.E.) | North Carolina (P.E.) | North Dakota (P.E.) |
| Ohio (P.E. Self-Paced) | Oklahoma (P.E.) | Oregon (P.E.) |
| Pennsylvania (P.E.) | South Carolina (P.E.) | South Dakota (P.E.) |
| Tennessee (P.E.) | Texas (P.E.) | Utah (P.E.) |
| Vermont (P.E.) | Virginia (P.E.) | West Virginia (P.E.) |
| Wisconsin (P.E.) | Wyoming (P.E.) | |



