WINSENT-BW

Realization and characterization of a southern German research platform for wind energy in mountainous complex terrain

Picture: ZSW | David Arzt

As part of the overall WINSENT project, a wind energy test site will be constructed and made available in the mountainous complex terrain. The location of the test site and its equipment have already been identified as part of the project KonTest. The test site offers a real and virtual environment for researching the dynamic behavior of wind turbines in complex terrain, as well as the opportunity to test new technologies and control strategies. The open platform supports the use of wind energy in complex terrain through improved prediction of performance and turbine load, as well as through increased yield and load reduction. In addition to coordination, the project is divided into three sub-projects: “Construction and operation”, “Microclimate” and “FoWEA”.

Duration
01.09.2016 – 30.09.2024

Funded by
Land Baden-Württemberg

Project management agency
Karlsruher Institut für Technologie

Reference number
L75 16012

Funding programme
Lebensgrundlage Umwelt und ihre Sicherung

Participating Institutions
Zentrum für Sonnenenergie- und Wasserstoff-Forschung Baden-Württemberg (ZSW)