Fraunhofer IWES puts further bearing test rig into operation
The test results will be employed to create a database that can be used to develop methods for advanced pitch control and a condition monitoring... [mehr]
Fraunhofer-Institut für Windenergiesysteme IWES
Construction begins on superlative rotor blade test bench
The site at the Fischereihafen offers the advantage that long blades which have been transported by sea have only a short distance to travel to... [mehr]
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]
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]