Finished projects 2025

The aim of the project is to ensure that experimental testing of very long rotor blades remains economically viable for manufacturers. New testing procedures for the investigation of segments will offer a better understanding of critical areas and thus increase the informative value of the tests considerably. BMWE, state of Bremen (ERDF), BMFTR, 01/2019 - 06/2025

The project partners are developing an aerodynamically improved design of a vertical small wind turbine for decentralized electricity production. BMWE and the Research Association for Steel Application (FOSTA) as the primary recipient, 01/2023 - 06/2025

The project partners are researching the use of machine learning methods to optimize the operational control of wind turbines in wind farms, with the aim of achieving the most efficient operation possible. BMBF, 05/2023 – 04/2025

The project partners are developing a scientific-technological platform for the preparation of the market penetration of Flettner rotors on different types of vessels and, in doing so, are contributing to lower-emission shipping. BMWE, 01/2023 - 12/2025

The project partners are identifying the technical requirements on roller bearings for use as rotor blade bearings in multi-megawatt wind turbines. BMWE, 07/2021 - 12/2025

Cost-efficient huge capacities electrolyzers are required to satisfy Germany’s green hydrogen demand. Although there are already high-performance electrolyzers available on the market today, they are still largely built by hand. The H2Giga flagship project will therefore support the serial production of electrolyzers. BMFTR, 04/2021 - 12/2025

The project partners are developing an innovative electrolysis system with storage technology which is optimally adapted to the offshore environment for deployment at sea. BMFTR, 04/2021 - 12/2025

The best conditions for generating renewable wind energy can be found at sea. The direct production of green hydrogen from wind energy in offshore turbines without a grid connection can lower the costs considerably compared with onshore generation. The H2Mare flagship project will thus investigate the offshore generation of green hydrogen and other power-to-X products. BMFTR, 04/2021-12/2025

The project partners are investigating the potential of fiber-reinforced foams as an alternative to the use of balsa wood in rotor blades. BMWE, 01/2023 - 12/2025

Fraunhofer IWES is developing novel material models for rotor blades that, with optimized blade mass, ensure reliable operation even under extreme temperature conditions. BMWE, 04/2020 - 12/2025