Are you interested in sustainable energy like hydrogen technology, electrical grid challenges, and in particular wind energy? Would you like to work on interesting projects with other students from various engineering disciplines? Would you like to learn everything about on- and offshore wind energy and join national and international excursions to small and large wind turbine manufacturers? This is your chance!

We introduce you to theory about turbine blade aerodynamics, the conversion to electricity, but also the challenges this poses to the electricity network. We will also bring you into contact with various large and small companies in the rapidly changing market in offshore and onshore wind energy. We are looking for ambitious students who want to roll up their sleeves and learn about renewable energy and wind turbines.

The Wind Energy meets Hydrogen programme has been developed in cooperation with Groningen Energy Transition Center (ENTRANCE), companies, and knowledge and research institutions. The programme is currently divided into 4 modules:

Introduction Wind Energy & Hydrogen. The principles of wind energy are dealt with in class, and also the basics on hydrogen technology are explained. We will also work with various calculation tools (Solid Works, calculation models in Excel, etc.). During a practical session our small wind tunnel is used and educational hydrogen training sets are worked with.

Safety, Management and IO&M. In this module we intend to go on a one week excursion to Denmark. We look at what safety aspects apply, for example, when installing and maintaining wind turbines, when performing work in workshops, and when using hydrogen. All participating students are recommended to obtain their internationally recognized industrial safety certificate (VCA / SCC).

Design and Realisation. Composites are an important component in the construction of wind turbine blades. This module is dedicated to the theory of composites and the testing of different homemade composite materials.

Development, Implementation and Professionalisation. In this module you will work with a group of students on one or more projects. We will also go on an excursion to one of the small wind turbine manufacturers near the city of Groningen.

We have projects with partners from the wind turbine market, but students can also propose their own projects. In addition, this module includes the micro-wind turbine challenge, in which students build their own micro-wind turbine that is tested in our small wind tunnel. The student who can generate the most and most efficient electrical power will be the winner of this challenge. But also the production of hydrogen at lowest wind speed will be a challenge that can be won.

Please take a look at:

Wind energy meets Hydrogen Hanze

You can apply for this programme if you meet the following requirements:

• You are a third- or fourth-year college student
• You have an affinity for onshore and offshore windindustry and other forms of renewable energy. 
• You have a hands-on and no-nonsense mentality. 
• You are following a technical college education, preferably one that meets the competency profiles of 'Bachelor of Engineering' or 'Bachelor of Applied Sciences' or 'Bachelor of Built Environment'. 

Do you not meet the requirements, but would like to take the minor and do you have technical affinity? Please contact us and we will look at the possibilities!

Fulltime daytime education in semester 1

The theory modules are examined with assignments where you will apply the knowledge you have gained. These assignments might take the form of a report or a presentation. There are also a number of tests which are to be done individually. Projects are graded based on a plan of approach in the beginning of the project, progress report meetings and a final assessment where you will be graded on the work you have completed, which may be in the form of a report but it depends on the specific type of assignment and which tasks were required as part of it.

Costs of excursions: € 100,- personal contribution for the week excursion to Denmark. Additional costs may apply for voluntary excursions. If you would like to do a SCC exam via the Hanze, you will need to finance this as well.