The PES-WEM, Wind Energy Training System, is designed to demonstrate how wind turbines are beginning to transform the way the world is powered. Upon the completion of the Wind Energy Student Activity Manual, students should be able to:

• Describe the various alternate energy solutions;
• Understand the hazards associated with the wind energy module;
• Explain the pros and cons of wind energy;
• Describe the basic history of wind alternate energy;
• Explain how a wind turbine works;
• Test wind generator to determine their voltage and current outputs;
• Use digital volt and ammeters to monitor system activities;
• Eplain the difference between batteries connected in series, parallel and
  series-parallel;
• Explain the effects on voltage and current output when the system is loaded;
• Draw a graph showing a wind generators power curves;
• Discuss the effects of circuit loading on wind generators;
• Explain the purpose of a voltage regulator;
• Understand the procedures necessary to properly site a wind turbine;
• Apply math to calculate Power in watts produced by the wind turbine;
• Use a computer interfaced system to monitor the input voltage and current;
• Explain how the energy produced is converted into energy we use;
• Use basic 5 step troubleshooting techniques to solve system faults;
• Describe some of the employment opportunities involving alternate energy;
• Identify various methods of storage devices;
• Explain how a deep cycle battery operates;
• Use the internet to explore the various types of renewable energies; and,
• Solve a problem based on information accumulated to date.

The PES-WEM Training System includes the following:

• Wind Generator;
• Power Inverter;
• Systems Monitoring;
• 12V Renewable Energy Deep Cycle Battery;
• Fault Box (panel rear);
• Terminal Block (panel rear);
• Load Device; and,
• Curriculum Package.