New method for estimating the load on large wind turbines

New method for estimating the load on large wind turbines

Wind turbines are getting bigger and bigger. As a result, their components are subjected to ever-increasing loads, such as sudden gusts of wind and other turbulence. A team from the University of Oldenburg, together with partners from ICM – Institut Chemnitzer...
Prof. Dr. Jannika Mattes is a new ForWind member

Prof. Dr. Jannika Mattes is a new ForWind member

Jannika Mattes is a new ForWind member At the February meeting of the ForWind Board of Directors, Prof. Dr. Jannika Mattes was accepted as a new member of ForWind. Mattes is Professor of Organization and Innovation at the Institute of Social Sciences at the Carl von...
WindRamp II: Measurements have started

WindRamp II: Measurements have started

Research project uses the latest laser-technology for improved forecasts of offshore wind The expansion of offshore wind energy will be rapidly driven forward over the next few years. The German government’s expansion plans aim to increase the capacity of...
International research cooperation on energy innovations

International research cooperation on energy innovations

ForWind Managing Director Dr. Stephan Barth took part in the panel discussion on international research cooperation on energy innovations at the BMWE’s 2nd Energy Research Conference. Under the motto “Energy innovations for competitiveness and...