The institute promotes awareness, conducts research and works in an advisory capacity to the clean energy generation industry. The institute also works in an advisory and consulting capacity on new and emerging technologies, community and infrastructure planning regulations and environmental and site assessment policies and practices. In addition, the institute actively engages with government and industry in all matters relevant to Wind energy generation in Australia. The association has members in 90 countries who are working for the promotion and world wide deployment of wind energy technology. Our Educational Members have worked with www.CoOp key players for over 20 years and workshops are being negotiated with The Co-op Museum to showcase Wind Energy Performance Management particularly in the indigenous arena. The AWEI Plant a Wind Mill Foundation is a Green Communities initiative. The aim of these initiatives is to deliver energy independence and sustainable local employment opportunities to regional Australians and remote Australian communities.

AWEI assignments

To implement a National Curriculum for the Department of Education in Wind Energy Technology in association with national organizations such as the TAFE & University sector as well as international organizations.
To facilitate the government New Apprenticeship Scheme in Wind Energy Technology.
To review and update The Training Standards Australia with regard to specific wind energy industry training requirements.
To provide a platform for the communication of Government policies & regulations in the wind energy sector in Australia.
Provide national and international technology & research expertise through its Cooperative Research, Education and Industry Centers.
To work within the national renewable energy research framework with a focus on solutions for communities and industries.

AWEI functions

The institute represents and works on behalf of its members in all aspects of wind energy and any areas of sustainability that include or are associated with energy production, finance, ownership and operations maintenance. This charter includes an extensive government relations portfolio and peak representations in key areas of interest.

News Flash

The AWEI National Skills Gap Report has been published and is available for download and further comment.
The AWEI social media membership and activity index is growing. It seems that the majority of AWEI members prefer to remain private.
A significant increase in corporate membership during 2010 reflects the many services the AWEI provides to members.
The establishment of the Key Centre of Excellence is well in hand and progress news will be published before mid-2010.
Education and Training Investment and Applications Expertise is gathering pace and further partnerships are sought to leverage project risks against investments and management opportunties.