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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15.4.2026

The Raw Materials Transition in the Chemical Industry

As part of the “House of Transfer” collaborative project, the Center for Economics and Management of Technologies (CEM) at Fraunhofer IKTS, in cooperation with BioEconomy e.V. and the Fraunhofer IWES, developed a study on the Future of the Chemical Cluster in Central Germany.

 

30.1.2026

Surfing the renewable energy waves with hydrogen

A new EU-funded project will support Europe’s energy transition by creating more resilient, decarbonised energy systems by advancing hydrogen electrolysers.

 

27.1.2026

Fraunhofer IWES and Fugro complete Geophysical Site Investigation Project in the German North Sea for the BSH

The geological conditions of the N-9.5 area have been comprehensively investigated and will now be incorporated into a model of the offshore site.

Events with IWES participation

April 20–24, 2025, Hannover
Hannover Messe

April 21–23, 2026, Madrid
WindEurope

April 23, 2026, Leuna
Leuna Dialog

June 8-11, 2026, Aberdeen
EAGE Annual 2026

September 22–25, 2026, Hamburg
WindEnergy

November 2–6, 2026, Hannover
EAGE GET 2026

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