Real Projects from Our Students
Every student who walks through our program leaves with hands-on experience that actually matters. These aren't exercises from a textbook—they're real wind energy challenges our students tackled during their learning journey.
Turbine Performance Analysis
Keira Nygaard spent three months analyzing performance data from a mid-sized wind farm in southern Ontario. She identified efficiency patterns that the facility operators hadn't noticed before.
Her work focused on seasonal variations and their impact on energy output. The farm manager actually requested a copy of her findings to share with their maintenance team.
Keira Nygaard • 2024 GraduateSite Assessment Study
Davor Lundqvist worked on a site evaluation project for a potential wind installation near Thunder Bay. He analyzed wind patterns, environmental impact considerations, and grid connection feasibility.
The project required him to work with real meteorological data and existing infrastructure maps. His comprehensive report became part of his portfolio when he started job hunting.
Davor Lundqvist • 2024 GraduateMaintenance Protocol Development
Astrid Berglund created a detailed maintenance scheduling system for a fleet of offshore turbines. She had to account for weather windows, part availability, and technician safety protocols.
What started as a class assignment turned into something she could actually show potential employers. The practical nature of the project gave her confidence during interviews.
Astrid Berglund • 2024 GraduateGrid Integration Planning
Finlay MacBride tackled the complex challenge of integrating variable wind power into the existing electrical grid. His project examined balancing supply fluctuations with demand requirements.
He worked with real grid data from a regional utility and explored storage solutions that could smooth out power delivery. The technical depth surprised even our instructors.
Finlay MacBride • 2024 Graduate
Collaborative Learning Environment
Our students work together on complex problems, bringing different perspectives to each challenge. You'll find yourself debating solutions, sharing discoveries, and sometimes staying late because a problem got interesting. That's when the real learning happens—when theory meets practical application and you're figuring things out with people who care as much as you do.
How Student Projects Unfold
We don't throw you into the deep end on day one. Projects build throughout your time with us, starting simple and growing more complex as your skills develop.
Foundation Building
Months 1-3
You'll start with smaller assignments that focus on one skill at a time. Maybe analyzing a single turbine's output data or mapping wind patterns for a specific location. These early projects teach you the fundamentals without overwhelming complexity.
By the end of this phase, you're comfortable with the basic tools and concepts. You know how to read technical documentation and interpret performance metrics.
Integration Phase
Months 4-6
Now things get interesting. Your projects start combining multiple elements—you might assess a site while considering grid connection requirements and environmental factors together.
This is where students often hit their stride. The pieces start fitting together and you realize you're actually thinking like someone who works in this field.
Capstone Development
Months 7-9
Your final project is substantial—something you'd be proud to show an employer. You'll choose an area that interests you most and dive deep into a real-world scenario.
Past students have developed maintenance systems, conducted feasibility studies, and created optimization protocols. Whatever direction you take, you're working on something that demonstrates actual competence in the field.
Portfolio Preparation
Months 10-12
The last months focus on refining your work into a portfolio that tells your professional story. You'll polish your best projects and learn how to present technical work effectively.
This isn't busywork—it's preparing the materials you'll actually use when you start applying for positions. Many students land their first interviews based directly on projects they completed here.