Wind Energy

Wind energy is a significant source of power whose use is growing dramatically, from under 3 gigawatts installed capacity in 1999 to over 34 gigwatts installed capacity in 2009 according to the U.S. Department of Energy. The Department of Energy has also set a goal for 20% of electrical energy used in the United States to be from wind power by 2030. Wind farms can be found popping up all over the central United States, the need for qualified wind technicians in wind-rich areas will continue to grow. To accommodate that growth Tech-Labs has partnered with leading manufactures to provide educators with the very best technical teaching equipment available. From Utility Grade to Residential Grade there is a program for all levels.

Wind Turbine Technicians are in demand – with few to be found. They are uniquely skilled, handling a wide breadth of operational and maintenance issues, frequently while a hundred meters in the air. The job skills they require incorporate many traditional technical disciplines like electric motor control, wiring, rotating machines, hydraulics, mechanical drives, networks, etc., along with more specialized skills in wind turbine nacelles, hubs, and turbine generator control units.

  • Amatrol Green Energy Learning Systems
    Item Number:
    850-AEC
    Amatrol’s Alternative Energy Learning System – Wind and Solar (850-AEC) covers basic alternative energy training through a combination of eLearning curriculum and hands-on experience.
  • Turbine Electric Hub Troubleshooting Learning System
    Item Number:
    950-TEH1
    Amatrol's 950-TEH1 Turbine Electric Hub Troubleshooting Learning System teaches students adaptive skills for wind turbine operation, adjustment, and troubleshooting in a wide variety of situations. The 950-TEH1 allows students to develop and practice component, subsystem, and system-level skills. The fully functional, scaled-down utility-scale turbine electric hub. The Turbine Electric Hub Troubleshooting Learning System includes...
  • Turbine Nacelle Troubleshooting Learning System
    Item Number:
    950-TNC1
    Amatrol’s 950-TNC1 Turbine Electric Hub Troubleshooting Learning System allows students to learn the skills required for wind turbine operation, adjustment, and troubleshooting.
  • Amatrol Wind, Solar and Green Energy Learning Systems
    Item Number:
    950-TGC1
    Amatrol’s Wind Turbine Generator Control Troubleshooting allows students to develop operation and troubleshooting skills...
  • Marcraft Introductory, Advanced and Comprehensive Programs
    Most of us involved in the educational field understand that Green Technology is THE NEXT BIG THING! But as with all new fields and technologies - it is very hard to define or predict. The definitions seem to change depending on who you speak with.
  • Wind Energy Technology Foundational Skills
    Item Number:
    950-WC1
    Amatrol’s Wind Concepts Learning System (950-WC1) introduces learners to a broad range of basic concepts in wind energy technology. Learners study how wind power systems work and what it takes to generate electrical power with wind.