Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems

Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems

Windenergy and hydrogen

Bundled hydrogen know-how: New locations in Leuna and Görlitz for Fraunhofer IWES.

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Validation of Wind Energy Systems

The institute offers turbine manufacturers, suppliers, wind farm operators and power authorities industry relevant research services and target-oriented collaboration concerning the complete spectrum of technical wind energy utilization issues.

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Adwen AD 8-180 Prototype. Größte Windkraftanlage der Welt. 8 Megawatt (MW) Nennleistung, 180 m Rotordruchmesser. Geplant und konzipiert für Offshore-Windparks. Prototyp in Bremerhaven. Forschungsanlage des Fraunhofer-Instituts für Windenergie und Energiesystemtechnik IWES, Bremerhaven Wolrds largest Windturbine, 8 MW rated Power, 180 m Rotordiameter, designed as Offshore Windconverter, Prototype in Bremerhaven. Owner is the "Fraunhofer-Instituts für Windenergie und Energiesystemtechnik IWES, Bremerhaven" mostly for Research puposes.

Research turbine AD 8-180

Comparison of field survey results with the data obtained on the large-scale test rigs will significantly expand the opportunities for further optimization of measuring and testing methods as well as risk mitigation for new turbine designs.

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Windpark Christinendorf Luedersdorf bei Trebbin spiegelt sich in Metalldach.
Copyright Paul-Langrock.de. ACHTUNG KEIN OFFSHORE WINDKRAFT FOTO. Windpark Christinendorf Luedersdorf bei Trebbin spiegelt sich in Metalldach. Windenergieanlagen auf weiter Flur. Energiewende, Windkraft, Windkraftanlage, Windenergie, Windrad, Windraeder, Windenergieanlage, Rotorblatt, Rotorblaetter, Gondel, Strom, Elektrizitaet, erneuerbare, regenerative, alternative Energie, Landschaft, Vestas. Engl. Attention NO OFFSHORE WIND POWER PHOTOGRAPHY. Wind park in landscape, power, energy, wind engine, generator, power plant, power station, windmill, energy plant, turbine, blade, tower, nacelle, electricity, renewable, revolution, transition, current, stream, onshore windpark, farm. Christinendorf, Luedersdorf, bei Trebbin, Landkreis Teltow Flaeming, Land Brandenburg. 09. Oktober 2017. - ZE 54511

Dynamic is our strength

Prof. Andreas Reuter, Managing Director Fraunhofer IWES: "The wind energy industry stands for dynamic and change. We at Fraunhofer IWES have been a competent and innovative partner for technology development for more than ten years."

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Core activities

Test Field for Electrolyzers & Hybrid Power Plant
Certification of Electrical Characteristics of Power Generating Units
Accredited Rotor Blade Testing
Measuring Offshore Site Conditions
Reliability of Rolling Bearings
Experimental Validation of Support Structures

NEWS

 

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22.5.2023

Fugro and Fraunhofer IWES secure survey for BSH’s German EEZ wind farm sites

Germany's Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency, the Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie (BSH), has awarded Fugro a geophysical survey contract for two offshore wind farm sites in the German exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the North Sea. 

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11.1.2023

House of Transfer gets underway: Knowledge transfer for technology-oriented structural change in Central Germany

The coming four years are set to see the development of a central hub for all stakeholders in the biobased economy, chemical, plastics, and hydrogen sectors in the region. 

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25.11.2022

Ground-breaking ceremony at Hydrogen Lab Bremerhaven: Focus on offshore hydrogen production

Senator Dr. Claudia Schilling and Lord Mayor Melf Grantz performed the symbolic ground-breaking for the Hydrogen Lab Bremerhaven (HLB). The HLB is being funded with a total of €16 million from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the State of Bremen and should be completed in 2023.

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22.11.2022

Fraunhofer IWES: Successful measuring campaign for 50Hertz in the Baltic Sea

Fraunhofer IWES used seismic measurement methods to examine the seabed in the Baltic Sea for boulders so that the grid operator can efficiently plan a new offshore platform.

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2.11.2022

Green hydrogen: Hydrogen Lab Leuna opens in Leuna Chemical Park

More than €10 million have been invested in the construction of the Hydrogen Lab in Leuna. With it, Fraunhofer IWES is setting the course for future-oriented research for the production and use of green hydrogen in the chemical industry.

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Offshore wind turbines: Every detail counts - Sub-surface investigation on the high seas

By means of comprehensive analysis of multi-channel seismic data, the interdisciplinary IWES team offers innovative solutions for accurate and cost-saving wind farm planning. The investigations include classical subsoil exploration using modern technologies or cutting edge boulder via diffraction imaging.

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What truly defines the “IWES spirit”

Describing the culture of an institute in words is no mean feat. It is often a matter of shared experiences, the development of extraordinary approaches, and a common understanding of the expected level of quality. 

Our work generates a practical added value and turns innovative ideas into reality. Find out more – from our employees themselves.

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Upcoming events

5th - 8th June 2023, Vienna
EAGE ANNUAL - 84th Conference & Exhibition 

12th - 14th June 2023, Bremerhaven
WINDFORCE

12th - 13th June 2023, Frankfurt
H2Mare-Conference

12th - 15th September 2023, Husum
Husum Wind

ManagementSysCert ISO 9001 14001 45001

 

The Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES is certified according to the valid standards for quality, occupational safety, and environmental management.
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Accredited according to ISO 17025:2005 for determination of physical properties of fiber enhanced synthetic materials and fiber composite materials using mechanic-technological and thermal testing and testing of mechanical loads on wind turbines

 

 

 

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