In this workshop, the basics of small wind energy will first be dealt with in general and then individual topics will be deepened.
In the 2nd part, after lunch together, the ANTARIS small wind turbine is presented and at the end one is visited nearby. During and after the event, we will be happy to answer your questions.

Speakers:

• Alexander Haas-Guder (external speaker: Conaha Consulting GmbH – BWE Regional Board – Solar Top 50 Expert)
• Rüdiger Braun (Head of Development at BRAUN Windturbinen GmbH)

Venue:

Hotel Landhaus Krombach, Rainstraße 10, 57578 Elkenroth

Appointment:

October 10, 2014

Program:

9.15 a.m.: Welcome coffee, introduction of the participants
9.30 a.m.: 1. Basics

1.1 The use of wind for energy generation

• Physical Basics/Wind Science
• Energy conversion through small wind turbines
• Different types and designs of small wind turbines
• What criteria must be considered when assessing wind turbines?
• Which system is suitable for which purpose

1.2 Location suitability

• Prerequisite: “Wind potential at the location”
• Wind Flow and Obstacles
• Prerequisite: “Eligibility for approval at the site”
• Correct procedure for submitting the building application

11.00 a.m.: Coffee break
11.15 a.m.: Selected topics

2. Market situation

2.1 Undesirable developments

• Small wind turbines – a stepchild of politics
• Approval hurdles and nonsensical projects

2.2 Opportunities

• Numerous good reasons for small wind turbines
• Consideration of economy and ecology
• Gradual increase in adoption and market consolidation
• Demand development

2.3 Outlook

1:00 p.m.: Lunch together
2:00 p.m.: Presentation of the ANTARIS small wind turbines
4:00 p.m.: Coffee & cake break
4:30 p.m.: Visit to an ANTARIS small wind turbine nearby
5:00 p.m.: End of the event