Training and upgrading is an integral part of the TERNA programme. The aim is that following completion of a TERNA scheme partners should be able to plan and develop wind farms on their own, in that way making increasing use of the wind energy potential in the partner countries.

TERNA offers theoretical training courses and practical implementation exercises in connection with site-related measures. First of all the various issues surrounding wind measurements are dealt with in seminars lasting one or more days. The topics covered include how wind measuring equipment works and how it is set up and installed, and an introduction to software-based analysis of the wind measurement data. The results are put into practical implementation at specific locations.

The wind energy studies conducted by the partners, which are drawn up every three months during the measuring period, can be evaluated by means of measuring campaigns. When the series of wind measurements are completed, the results are presented jointly at a workshop and outstanding questions are discussed.

Training and upgrading is also a fundamental component of the energy policy consultancy services. For example, when delegations visit GIZ, they can discuss Germany’s experience with various energy-policy instruments. Specialist talks with representatives of various political institutions, business associations and companies in the energy sector help to clarify conceptual and implementation-oriented issues. TERNA is integrated into a national and international network of various institutions and maintains a regular exchange of information to enable it to offer its partners the latest know-how.