North American Wind Research and Training Center
Wind Energy is the fastest growing industry in the nation. The North American Wind Research and Training Center at Mesalands Community College is training well-qualified technicians to help meet the need of growth. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Wind Turbine Service Technicians are predicted to grow over 60% in the next ten years (2023-2033).
The Wind Energy Technology program provides real-world training experience. Students climb the College’s General Electric 1.5 megawatt ESS wind turbine and may perform actual maintenance and repair. The turbine is owned by the College and is dedicated to training and research. It is fully operational and provides power to the facility. The wind turbine at Mesalands Community College is truly the “Highest Classroom in the World.”
North American Wind Research and Training Center
911 South Tenth Street
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-6600
