INTRODUCTION

Wind energy is prominent among renewable energy sources, which is clean, green and has huge

potential for fighting against environmental issues. Indian Wind installation is growing steadily and

stands fourth in the world with 28,700 MW, which is 9% of the Indian energy installed capacity.

The global market for small wind turbines (SWTs) has been on the upswing over the last two to three

years. This is driven by rapidly growing energy demand, higher fossil fuel prices and improved SWT

technology, which can be deployed for a diverse pool of applications, both in 'grid-tied' and 'stand-

alone' modes. The recorded small wind capacity installed worldwide has reached 995 MW by end of

2014 and China contributes 41%, USA 30% and UK 15%. Based on the world distribution of turbine

manufacturers, the production of small wind remains concentrated in few world regions in China, in

North America and in several European countries. Developing countries continue to play a minor role

in small wind manufacturing.

PROBLEM STATEMENT

With the increasing shortfall in power supply and

energy across the country, India could benefit

significantly from exploiting the potential of

micro-generation technologies that can meet

energy needs under the distributed generation

mode, so as to provide long-term solutions. A

small annual market for such systems (~ 300 -

400 kW) currently exists in India; the capital

subsidy programme of the Ministry of New and

Renewable Energy (MNRE) largely drives it.

Small Wind Turbine system is useful for Off-grid

/ Mini-grid / Micro-grid / distributed renewable

energy based electricity generation in rural areas.

Though Small Wind Energy and Hybrid Systems

Programme has been in place in India by MNRE,

Government of India, since 1994, it was not

picked up as expected due to lack of trained

manpower in the small wind turbine sector when

compared to large wind turbine sector. The other

issues like non availability of local mechanics /

skilled manpower for operation & maintenance

of small wind turbines after installation are the

main reasons which have made this small wind

turbine sector very weak.

Large wind turbine sector is already matured and

N I W E h a s b e e n c o n d u c t i n g t r a i n i n g

programmes on wind turbine technology to

national and international participations since

2 0 0 4 . T h r o u g h i t s t r a i n i n g , a r o u n d

480 international participants from 78 countries

and more than 1000 participants across India

participated and got benefitted.

Deficit of skilled human resource has been one

of the main barriers to hinder the growth of small

wind turbine in India. It is therefore, creating the

skilled human resources through conducting

training programme specially on small wind

turbine is the need of the hour.

National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE)

having vast experience and its pre-eminent

position, proposes to organize capacity building

programmes on small wind turbine to promote

and popularize the technology towards achieving

maximum number of installation of distributed

power system target of Government of India.

The proposed training programme will definitely

facilitate the growth of small wind turbines in

rural and low windy areas of India, which also

creates employment opportunity for rural youth.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of the training course is to build the

capacity of participants on small wind energy

technology and practically train them on how to

design a small wind turbine. In addition to

knowledge transfer, special skills will be taught to

the participants on O & M and practical training

will be given on installation and commissioning

of small wind turbine.

TARGET PARTICIPANTS

The proposed training programme will be very

much useful for Engineers, Diploma, ITI holders

and also for rural mechanics who will be locally

available for the installation and operation &

maintenance activities of the small wind turbine

systems.

THE PROGRAMME

The course durat ion is ten days f romth th

27 February to 8 March 2017 encompassing

presentations, lectures with case studies, success

stories and exercises. The training course timing

will be from 09.00 am to 06.00 pm.

VENUE

The venue for the course would be the National

Institute of Wind Energy, Chennai.

METHODOLOGY & TRAINING COURSE

CONTENT

The proposed training course is intended to cover

a wide variety of key topics such as

Introduction to Small Wind Turbine &

Hybrid Systems

Design, Installation & Commissioning of

Small Wind Turbine

O & M aspects of Small Wind Turbine

Government policies and supportive schemes

In addition to above classroom lectures, practical

training will be given on Design, Construction

and Maintenance of Small Wind Turbine.

Efforts will be made to design and manufacture

small wind turbine system by participants

themselves.

RESOURCE PERSONS

The resource persons for the training course

would be scientists / engineers of NIWE, Small

Wind Turbine Manufacturers, Experts and

Engineers, who have contributed significantly for

the development of small wind turbine

technology. The design, construction and

maintenance of small wind turbine part will be

done by the Engineers of Minvayu, Auroville,

Tamil Nadu near Pondicherry, who are already

engaged in design, construction, supply and

providing training for the rural mechanics to

build, install and maintain low cost wind turbines

with local materials.

OUTCOME OF THE PROGRAMME

The training will be useful to build the capacity of

participants who are Engineers, Diploma and

ITI holders which will ease the large number of

installation of small wind turbine systems. As

this training targets rural participants, the locally

trained mechanics will always be readily

available for operation and maintenance of the

system and also for immediate repair activities to

ensure continuous power generation.

This is a good opportunity for the rural engineers,

diploma and ITI holders to increase their self-

reliance. After attending the training the

participants will be able to design, construct their

own turbines, using locally available materials

and run their own business serving the villages in

their area.

REGISTRATION

This is a free residential Training course and there is no course fee. The entire cost (including course kit,

accomodation and food) of Training Course is funded by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

(MNRE). The enclosed Registration Form lled in all respects may be sent to NIWE on or before

24/02/2017. Due to limited number of seats (25 seats), the acceptance of nominations will be on

“First-come, First Served” basis.

Course Coordinator

Dr. P. KANAGAVEL

Additional Director & Head, Information, Training and Customized Services

National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE)

Velachery – Tambaram Main Road, Pallikaranai, Chennai – 600 100, Tamil Nadu, India

Phone: +91-44-2246 3982 / 83 / 84, +91-44-2246 3994 (Direct)

Mobile: +91 - 9445798007 Fax: +91 - 44 - 2246 3980 E-mail: pkanagavel.niwe@nic.in

An Autonomous Research and Development Institution under the

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India

Velachery – Tambaram Main Road, Pallikaranai, Chennai – 600 100, Tamil Nadu, India

Phone: +91-44-2246 3982, +91-44-2246 3983, +91-44-2246 3984 Fax: +91-44-2246 3980

E-mail: info.niwe@nic.in Web: http://niwe.res.in

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NIWEनीवे

National Institute of Wind Energy formerly Centre for Wind Energy Technology shortly known as NIWE is an

autonomous R&D institution established at Chennai in 1998 by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

(MNRE), Government of India. It is a premier institution with highly experienced professionals having

expertise in all related disciplines of wind energy sector. This combination makes it a forward looking and

practical institution that will take the next logical steps towards advancing wind technology in the right direction.

With its open approach to all wind energy related science and technology, NIWE assures assistance from

resource assessment to project implementation. As an integral part of NIWE, a world class Wind Turbine Test

Station (WTTS) is established at Kayathar in Thoothukudi District, Tamil Nadu. Perhaps, NIWE is the only

Testing and Certifying agency in the country.

NIWE has the responsibility to provide complete scientific and technical backing to all stakeholders in the field

of wind energy and has stated its commitment through its quality policy.

ABOUT NIWE

QUALITY POLICY

NIWE is committed to achieve customer satisfaction, loyalty and condenceby providing credible, prompt and complete solutions of international quality

to all the stakeholders in the wind energy sector.

NIWE, strives to be technical focal point of excellence for the present and future.NIWE shall stay at the forefront of Wind Turbine Technology

application by continuously improving its expertise.