Ecotech Institute has taken ownership of a 20 ton Winergy gearbox for used in its wind technician training. Launched in April 2010 in Denver, Colorado, the school offers six practical renewable energy degree programs that provide graduates with skills valued by today’s alternative renewable energy employers.
Ecotech Institute recently received a large gearbox for its Wind Energy Technology program, giving students the chance to learn on equipment that many will eventually work on in their career. Winergy, a subsidiary of Siemens, donated the 20-ton Eichoff gearbox or speed increaser. This donation gives Wind Turbine Technician students additional equipment to learn first-hand how to do borescope inspections, bolt fastening, and generally troubleshoot gearboxes.
“We are so thankful for this generous donation. Within the wind industry, it is commonly understood that proper maintenance, as well as predictive analysis of oil and vibrations, can extend the life of the gearbox,” said Shawn Lamb, program director of wind energy technology at Ecotech Institute. “It’s important for our students to learn these maintenance skills, because the longevity of this component can make or break a wind farm’s business model and profit structure.”
Ecotech Institute, based in Aurora, Colorado, has more than 520 students who receive hands-on training in the growing field of sustainability. Ecotech currently offers renewable energy and sustainability programs such as:
- Solar Energy Technology, Associate of Applied Science
- Wind Energy Technology, Associate of Applied Science
- Renewable Energy Technology, Associate of Applied Science
- Facility Management Technology, Energy Efficiency Program, Associate of Applied Science
- Electrical Energy Technology, Associate of Applied Science
- Power Utility Technician, Associate of Applied Science
- Business Administration – Sustainability, Associate of Applied Science
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