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Our Organization

WindAid Institute is an American and Peruvian nonprofit organization dedicated to providing renewable energy technology and learning workshops to communities who do not have access to electricity in rural Peru. We engineer solutions to this problem by harnessing wind energy to provide a clean and reliable source of electricity. WindAid also serves as an educational institute welcoming students from all over the world.

Our Work

WindAid works to electrify rural and remote parts of Peru by donating small-scale wind turbine and solar systems to families who do not have access to the grid. We provide basic lighting and phone charging capabilities to help families stay connected to the modern world.

Our Programs

Wind/Solar Technician

  • A fast tracked program that teaches participants how to build wind turbine parts and install solar panel systems in the field.


  • 2 Weeks

  • 2 Week Program: $1,240 USD

  • Choose 2 consecutive weeks between the following dates:

    • February 03 - February 28

    • March 03 - March 28

    • March 31 - April 25

    • September 08 - October 03

    • October 06 - October 31

    • November 03 - November 28

Engineering, Wind Turbine

Wind Turbine Engineering

  • Our most popular program that provides in depth training on how to build and install an entire small-scale wind turbine system while gaining hands-on experience in the workshop and in the field.

  • 2 to 4 Weeks

  • 4 Week Program: $2,565 USD
    2 Week Program: $1,300 USD

  • 2025

    • January 06 - January 31 (Cohort 164)

    • February 03 - February 28 (Cohort 165)

    • March 31 - April 25 (Cohort 166)

    • May 05 - May 30 (Cohort 167)

    • June 02 - June 27 (Cohort 168)

    • June 30 - July 25 (Cohort 169)

    • August 04 - August 29 (Cohort 170)

    • September 08 - October 03 (Cohort 171)

    • October 06 - October 31 (Cohort 172)

    • November 03 - November 28 (Cohort 173)

Internship

  • A 3-in-1 program that combines the Wind/Solar Technician and Wind Turbine Engineering programs, and also teaches key aspects of nonprofit management. This intensive program requires interns to deliver additional deliverables.

  • Minimum of 2 months and up to 6 months.

  • Varies depending on location and/or stay.

  • Flexible