WindAid Institute

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4.74

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20

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WindAid is an environmental and educational NGO in Peru that provides clean and reliable source of electricity through wind turbines in remote communities.

WindAid Institute is an environmental and educational NGO that provides clean and reliable source of electricity through wind turbines in remote communities where traditional electricity is not available.

With over 15 years in the industry, WindAid Institute offers to the volunteers interns a ...

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WindAid Institute is an environmental and educational NGO that provides clean and reliable source of electricity through wind turbines in remote communities where traditional electricity is not available.

With over 15 years in the industry, WindAid Institute offers to the volunteers interns a hands-on experience in all steps of designing, building and installing a turbine as part of a team.

Students and professionals come from all over the world to work together designing, building, and installing wind generators and their electronic systems in these communities.

Since 2001, our educational institution has worked with over 300 international students and 40 communities across Peru.

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Spoken languages: English, Spanish
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WindAid Institute reviews

Sarah Yribarren rating5.0

2025 at Wind & Solar Assistant

Working with WindAid in Trujillo was a personally, professionally, intellectually, and physically rewarding experience that I would recommend to anyone. From day one, I jumped right into learning to weld, and picked up new hands-on skills every day from the patient workshop staff. I had studied ...
Fernando Siljestrom rating4.8

2024 at Wind Turbine Engineering Internship

During my exchange year at Cornell University, I discovered WindAid through a professor in a renewable energy course. I spent the month of August at WindAid, and for the first time, I had the chance to apply the knowledge I had gained during my studies to the design and construction of a wind ...
Jorge Rodriguez rating4.8

2024 at Wind Turbine Engineering Internship

"Participating in one of WindAid’s projects was, without a doubt, one of the best experiences of my life. During the experience, I learned so much from every member of the team. From Sr. Abel and Dani, who guided us in workshops teaching us how to use the machines and build and install the ...
Uche Agwu rating4.6

2024 at Wind Turbine Engineering Internship

As I was finishing my grad school program, I was looking for an international volunteer opportunity to use my engineering skills to do truly meaningful work, learn new skills, and expose myself to a different culture. The WindAid Insitute provided all of that and more. WindAid was a wonderful ...
Tara Mevissen rating4.6

2024 at Wind Turbine Engineering Internship

The Windaid experience reignited my awe and appreciation for the applications of physics within our day to day. Displaying the invaluable impact practical engineering can have on families and lives, all whilst fostering friendships I continue to ...
Federica Medici rating4.8

2023 at Wind Turbine Engineering Internship

Volunteering and collaborating with WindAid has been an enriching experience from many perspectives. During my three-month stay in Trujillo, I had the opportunity to volunteer for the Engineering Program while also pursuing research for my Master's Thesis. This dual involvement allowed me to improve ...

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WindAid Institute locations

Americas
Peru

WindAid Institute project focus

Environment
Energy and Water

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Affordable And Clean Energy