Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems
Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems

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RAVE - Research at alpha ventus

Construction and operation of Germany´s first offshore wind park for R&D purpose. Various research projecs look at aspects among the twelve wind turbines in the North Sea.

 

© Martina Buchholz

Sneek a peak at our test benches

A unique testing infrastructure for validating design calculations by experimental testing on a big scale.

Industry Interviews

 

How can technology development trigger further LCOE reduction?
With Maite Basurto, CTO Adwen


Towards an advanced design of XXL monopiles
With Dr. Jan Dührkop, Chief Consultant Ramboll

 

Nacelle testing - trends and specifics
With Steffen Sørensen, Technical Advisor Fraunhofer IWES

 

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Fact sheets

 

Dynamic Nacelle Testing Laboratory (DyNaLab)

Accelerated bearing test

Blade bearing test

Main shaft fatigue test bench

Test stand for oil sensors

Geophysical site investigation for offshore wind farm development

Weather data-based analysis and simulation for logistic projects

 

© Gerrit Wolken-Möhlmann

Better together - joining forces for advancing wind energy

Offshore wind measuring campaign with a LiDAR buoy

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Brochures

Certification of electrical characteristics on system test benches

HIL testing in the DyNaLab, HIL testing of high-speed generator-converter-systems and converter systems
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Technical reliability

Cost savings for the wind energy industry
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Challenge your blades

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Annual Report 2016/17

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Test Center for Support Structures

Optimization of Structures and Constructio Methods
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LiDAR Buoy for flexible site assessment

Validated offshore measuring services
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Focus on Validation

Brief profile of Fraunhofer IWES and its product portfolio
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Research Alliance Wind Energy

New projects and developments and an interview with Maros Sefcovic, Vice-president of the European Commission in charge of energy union.
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Flyer Online M.Sc. Wind Energy Systems

With our master program we would like to educate a worldwide student body to become qualified engineers for the growing job market of the wind energy sector
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