Wind Energy
Our wind energy research is a mission driven. We provide research-based fact-finding and advisory services to national and international authorities, for example on technical requirements and follow-up, strategies and planning for the wind power sector development. The research takes its lead from critical challenges and needs for the development, cost reduction and application of the technology. Three research programmes ensure an effective planning, alignment, and coordination of the research and innovation efforts – from the generation of research ideas to the effective implementation of the projects and ultimately providing added value to the industry and society:
Wind Turbine Technology
- Rotor design model complex, including uncertainty quantification
- New concepts, components and their design fundamentals
- Existing and new materials including materials design, processing and performance as well as implementation in design and manufacturing
- Design for O&M, lifetime prediction and extension, repair and design upgrade
- Test and validation of turbines and components
Offshore
- External conditions, including met-ocean and uncertainty quantification
- WT system design complex, including design for full life cycle
- O&M and repair, including design for this and failure analysis. Logistical methods for O&M and installation
- Structural component design, optimizations methods, new concepts, materials selection and surface engineering
- WT and farm control, internal grid and transmission and forecasting
Siting and Integration
- Atmospheric modelling from climate to energy production
- Prediction of site-specific loads and performance
- Variability and integration of wind power in the power system
- Wind farm and turbine control, layout optimization and system services
- Planning and public perception, including acoustic effects
Resource assessment of variable renewables
In cooperation with local consultants in beneficiary countries, we have conducted a number of resource assessments for solar, wind, biomass and biofuel. Examples are the integrated resource assessment project in Mali comprising solar, wind and biomass, an assessment of resources for second generation biofuel in Ghana, and resource assessments for biofuel production in Cameroon and India.
Forecasting variable renewables production
DTU researchers have developed the necessary tools for forecasting the output from wind and solar systems on an hour-to-hour basis a few days in advance.
Biomass and waste
Modelling of biomass and waste resources that link energy, biophysical, and climate models. Analysis of waste and biomass-based value chains.