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

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)