SHORT COURSE 3: Wind Power: Wind Energy, Innovation and Its Impact
The course offers an introduction to wind energy and is designed to provide a clear understanding of the fundamental principles of this renewable energy source. Aimed at all audiences, with no prior knowledge required, the course will cover how wind turbines work, detailing their main components and explaining the process of converting wind into electricity.
Throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to explore the development of wind energy in Brazil and internationally, as well as understanding the environmental benefits and challenges associated with its expansion.
In addition, the course will highlight the socio-economic implications of wind projects, with an emphasis on job creation and the economic impact on local communities.
At the end of the course, participants will have a solid grounding in the fundamentals of wind energy, its relevance in the global energy context and its prospects as an essential pillar for a sustainable future.
*Language taught: Portuguese