More than the sum of its sciences: IWES.

Wind energy is the backbone of our future energy supply - whether as electricity or hydrogen. Our focus is on validating the necessary technologies and developing methods for their use. Testing and validating wind turbines and electrolysers as well as measuring and characterizing wind and sub-surface for the planning of offshore wind farms are therefore our main research areas. We would like to show you a selection of our services and innovative solutions in our short film. 

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11.12.2025

Learning alliance H₂HUB to be expanded in the field of hydrogen for regional industry in central Germany

The follow-up project H2HUBPlus will start in December 2025. The partners are expanding further training opportunities in the field of hydrogen for specialists and managers from the energy sector and industry in Central Germany.

 

2.12.2025

Fraunhofer IWES conducts North Sea measurements with lidar buoys on behalf of the BSH

Two buoys will collect data for a twelve-month measurement campaign for the preliminary meteorological investigation of area N-9.5 as part of the area development plan. The data is essential for future wind farm operators.

 

16.9.2025

Optimizing the performance potential of wind turbines: LATODA and Fraunhofer IWES develop AI analysis method

In the "WindKI" research project, the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES and the AI company LATODA are developing a new method that detects performance losses in wind turbines at an early stage.

Events with IWES participation

April 20–24, 2025, Hannover
Hannover Messe

April 21–23, 2026, Madrid
WindEurope

April 23, 2026, Leuna
Leuna Dialog

September 22–25, 2026, Hamburg
WindEnergy

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