Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems

Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems

Annual Report 2022/2023

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Wind energy 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

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20.11.2023

Inauguration of the world’s first pilot plant for the cost-efficient production of green methanol

Today, Minister for Transport, Dr. Volker Wissing, opens the pilot plant at the Chemical Park in Leuna as part of the »Leuna100« project, which is funded by the BMDV with €10.4 million.

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10.11.2023

Green hydrogen from wind energy: Ready for trial operation

Senator Vogt and Lord Mayor of Bremerhaven Grantz are launching trial operation at the Hydrogen Lab Bremerhaven together with the Fraunhofer  IWES. The infrastructure is thus now ready for the research work in Bremerhaven focusing on the interaction between wind turbines and electrolytic hydrogen production to begin.

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30.10.2023

Dr.-Ing. Sylvia Schattauer is moving to TU Clausthal

Dr.-Ing. Sylvia Schattauer has played an instrumental role in guiding the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES along the path of integration of a successful hydrogen strategy under the motto “Thinking of wind energy and hydrogen together” and is now turning her attention to new challenges as President of TU Clausthal.

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20.9.2023

Online game brings green hydrogen research to life

Building an offshore wind park and generating green hydrogen directly at sea - a new browser game makes it possible to experience virtually what is currently being researched in the H2Mare Flagship Project.

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Annual Report 2022/2023

Join us on our digital scrollytelling experience! The journey takes you interactively through our figures, visions, focus topics, and highlights. Scroll with us digitally and individually through our annual report!

Annual Report
 

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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

12th - 14th December 2023, Düsseldorf
14th Wind Turbine Blades

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 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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