Renewable Energy Code Academy:

Accelerated Training in Wind Farm Design

Master the software behind modern wind farm design.

Accelerate your career with an intensive, hands-on training program led by top experts in wind energy engineering.

Learn how modern wind farms are designed and optimized using industry standard tools.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with:

Open-source wind farm design tools
Advanced wake modelling approaches
Commercial wind farm design platforms

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Program Overview

The Renewable Energy Code Academy delivers an intensive, results-focused training program for professionals building advanced skills in wind farm design and optimization.

Led by experts who have developed and deployed modern modeling tools, the program combines engineering fundamentals, hands-on coding, and real project work to deliver skills you can apply immediately.

The program is structured into four focused modules:

MODULE 1 – DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS

Optimization basics and coding-based design principles
How engineering objectives shape optimal outcomes

Module 2 – Wind Farm Engineering

Flow and wake modeling – when to use which models
Infrastructure and cost drivers shaping optimal layouts

Module 3 – Software Mastery

Deep dives into TOPFARM, PyWake, and FLORIS
Practical workflows using open-source design tools

Module 4 – Applied Wind Farm Design

Real-world case studies using Youwind’s platform
End-to-end design exercises integrating all modules

Live, Instructor-Led Online

Interactive online sessions combining short lectures, guided tutorials, hands-on coding, and applied wind farm design case studies.

Modular, 2-Day Sessions

Each module runs for two full days. Modules can be taken individually (à la carte) or combined into a complete training series.

Certification + Software Access

Participants receive a Certificate of Completion and a 2-week free trial of the Youwind Platform to continue practicing after the course.

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This training program is built for

Designed for professionals who want practical, software-driven wind farm design and optimization skills — not high-level policy or theory-only training.

Renewable energy and wind farm engineers
Software, modeling, and optimization specialists
Analysts and technical managers supporting wind projects
Project developers working closely with engineering teams
Professionals transitioning into wind energy from adjacent fields
University-level learners seeking advanced, industry-grade tools

Learn from leading experts

Instructors who actively develop, deploy, and apply the tools used in modern wind farm design.

Katherine Dykes, Ph.D.

Head of Sperra Europe.

Renewable Energy Systems & Optimization

Katherine Dykes is a leading expert in renewable energy systems engineering, with deep specialization in optimization, systems modeling, and digital design tools for wind energy. She has led multidisciplinary teams developing and advancing widely adopted open-source platforms including TOPFARM and WISDEM, bridging cutting-edge research with practical industry application.

Pieter Gebraad, Ph.D.

Chief Development Engineer at Youwind.

Wind Farm Control & Wake Modeling

Pieter Gebraad is an expert in wind farm control, wake modeling, and layout optimization, with a career focused on improving wind energy performance through advanced algorithms and data-driven design methods. His work spans both academic research and commercial deployment of wind farm optimization tools.

Albert Meseguer Urban

Partner at GreenSpin Partners ApS.

Wind Turbine Dynamics & Control

Albert Meseguer Urban is a wind energy specialist with extensive experience in the modeling and control of wind turbine dynamics, both onshore and offshore. His expertise lies in advanced dynamic analysis, control systems, and performance optimization of wind turbines under real operating conditions.

Collectively, the instructional team brings experience across open-source tool development, commercial wind farm platforms, and applied engineering practice.

Live sessions include Q&A, guided walkthroughs, and direct interaction with instructors.

Frequently asked questions

Is this course live or self-paced?

All sessions are live and instructor-led. The program is designed for real-time interaction, including guided walkthroughs, hands-on coding, and live Q&A with instructors.

Do I need prior experience in wind energy?

Prior experience in wind energy is helpful but not strictly required. Participants should be comfortable with technical concepts and eager to work with modeling and design tools. Professionals transitioning from adjacent fields (engineering, data, modeling) are welcome.

Do I need programming experience?

Basic familiarity with programming concepts is recommended. The course focuses on applied workflows and design intuition, not teaching programming from scratch.

Which software tools are used in the program?

Participants will work with TOPFARM, PyWake, and FLORIS, along with applied case studies using the Youwind Commercial Platform.

Can I take individual modules, or do I need to enroll in the full program?

Modules are offered à la carte. You may enroll in individual modules based on your interests and experience, or complete the full series for a comprehensive learning experience.

What is the time commitment for each module?

Each module runs for two full days. Sessions are intensive and designed to maximize hands-on learning during that time.

Will sessions be recorded?

Select sessions or materials may be made available after the course. However, the primary value of the program comes from live participation and interaction.

How is this different from university courses or generic online training?

This program focuses on practical, software-driven wind farm design workflows taught by experts actively developing and deploying the tools used in industry today. The emphasis is on skills you can apply immediately.

Build practical wind farm design skills. Apply them immediately.