How does climate change impact wind farm yields?
When planning a wind farm, yield assessments are vital when it comes to estimating the wind conditions at the planned site and calculating the... [mehr]
Fraunhofer-Institut für Windenergiesysteme IWES
Accelerated testing of rotor blade bearings: Test bench proves successful in regular operation
The accelerated testing of rotor blade bearings as part of research and industrial projects at Fraunhofer IWES has been a complete success. During... [mehr]
Fraunhofer IWES is carrying out an offshore survey in the German Baltic Sea for Iberdrola
Iberdrola S.A. and Baltic Eagle GmbH were awarded the rights to construct the Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea in 2018. The... [mehr]
Optimizing the Grid Characteristics of Wind Turbines – Expansion of Testing Infrastructure
The Fraunhofer IWES aims to expand its testing capacities for the electrical systems of wind turbines and other power generation systems in two... [mehr]
10 Years of Research at Germany’s First Offshore Wind Farm alpha ventus
After 10 years, the results are uniformly positive: The research and development has helped to make German offshore wind farms with approximately... [mehr]
power4re: Research Project to Increase Converter Reliability Launched
Converters play a central role in the energy transition: they are vital technical components for connecting photovoltaic systems and modern wind... [mehr]
Research project aimed at boosting the grid compatibility of offshore wind turbines launched
Within the scope of the restructuring of the power grid, renewable energies are increasingly being included in system services and the... [mehr]
How do offshore wind farms change the wind?
In the scope of X-Wakes, the researchers will be investigating how the wind conditions in the German Bight could change if offshore wind farms are... [mehr]
Fraunhofer IWES Celebrates 10th Birthday
More than 200 employees work tirelessly to develop new ideas at the different sites across the northwest of Germany, endeavoring to make wind... [mehr]