Test Site

With its unique location and facilities, the WINSENT test site in the Swabian Alb offers an ideal platform for research and development.

Drone image of two wind turbines and four measuring masts in front of the Albtrauf

Location & Layout

Two wind turbines and four measuring masts form the centrepiece of the test site located on Stöttener Berg in the municipalities of Geislingen an der Steige and Donzdorf.

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Wind turbine from a bird's eye view

Wind Turbines

The type ZSW750.54 research wind turbines manufactured by ZSW each have a rated output of 750 kilowatts and a total height of around 100 meters.

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Close-up of a met mast against the light with other met masts and wind turbines in the background.

Meteorology

The meteorological measuring masts and measuring instruments distributed around the site record wind speed, wind direction, temperature, air pressure and much more around the clock.

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Close-up of a red kite.

Nature and Species Conservation

Photo traps, microphones, laser range finders and radar systems are used to investigate the occurrence and behaviour of birds, bats and insects in the vicinity of the test site.

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