Wind turbines with integrated electrolyzer demonstrate sustainable hydrogen production at sea
The H2Mare flagship project aims to establish a whole new type of turbine at sea in the future – a solution which integrates an electrolyzer... [mehr]
Fraunhofer-Institut für Windenergiesysteme IWES
Progress in realization of Hydrogen Lab Bremerhaven
There are numerous processes to complete before the complex system of electrolyzers, compressors, and the switchgear is coordinated – all... [mehr]
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]
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]