Project Description:
The overall goal of this project is to explore wind energy and its benefits. This VIP project applied as a team and prepared a proposal for the Department of Energy Collegiate Wind Competition. The team looks at both the design of a small offshore floating wind turbine and the siting of an offshore wind farm off the coast of Oregon. UMD students in this VIP will make connections with K-12 students by building educational awareness of wind energy and implementing outreach programs. The group will also interact with members of industry and government research.
In the future, the Wind TERPines VIP may develop initiatives to develop the local and university community on the benefits of wind energy. The project, originally built off of the work of the Wind TERPines student organization, aims to work with students from many academic disciplines and develop further projects based on group interest.
Topics include:
- Design of a working prototype
- Review of existing designs and farms
- Research of energy initiatives and community impact
- Development of business plans to implement and scale projects
- Facilitation of outreach and awareness campaigns
