Our 60 acre college farm site east of the main campus will be the location for additional small wind turbine training. This is the location of our
SkyStream 3.7 turbine which will provide electricity to a portion of one of the agricultural buildings. The Skystream can be lowered with a gin pole to provide hands-on training to students.
It will work in conjunction with a solar pv array and both will be used to teach wind turbine/solar pv hybrid systems.
Colby Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs, activities, and employment. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Keegan Nichols, (785) 460-
5490, Colby Community College, 1255 South Range, Colby,
KS 67701.
Section 504 ADA: Dr. Keegan Nichols, Vice
President of Student Services, Colby Community College,
1255 South Range, Colby, KS 67701. (785) 460-5490
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association
The mission of Colby Community College is engaging others in learning and service opportunities to positively affect their world.
Wind Energy
Certificate of Completion
A 30% federal personal tax credit for residential installation of wind turbines is available until Dec. 31, 2016.
The world’s leading manufacturers of small wind turbines predict exponential sales growth in the next five years. (2010 AWEA
Small Wind Turbine Global Market Study)
The career outlook for a wind power turbine installer is excellent. The average salary is
$15-$20 per hour . (Green Careers Guide)
Kansas is projected to have over 30,000 green jobs by 2012. Employers project increases to be in the core area of renewable energy (121.4%)
Report.)
(2009 Kansas Green Jobs
Small wind turbines could contribute 3% of
U.S. electrical consumption by 2020. (U.S.
Small Wind Industry Turbine Roadmap. A
20 year industry plan for small wind turbine technology)
Energy
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Better with a Purpose”

Campus 50kW E3120 Wind Turbine
AE181: Small Wind Turbine
This course covers a complete overview of a small wind turbine installation from site analysis to the safety procedures and maintenance of an installed system. Students will learn about the different kinds of small wind turbines, determining wind potential, system sizing, types of towers and installation, and the essential steps toward a successful wind-electric system.
Number Course Name Hr.
AE181 Small Wind Turbines 3
AE178 AG/Rural Wind Applications 3
AE179 Community Wind 3
AE180 Wind/Solar PV Hybrid Systems 3
12
Credit hours required to graduate 12
Ask about wind energy internship opportunities!
Colby Community College was chosen as the site of one of four
Regional Small Wind Test Centers to be located across the nation. In partnership with Kansas State
University and Midwest Energy, the
High Plains Small Wind Test Center will conduct tests on turbines at or less than 200 sq. meters swept area.
Turbines will be tested for duration, power performance, safety & function, and acoustic noise emissions.