Wind Energy Research and Trends in industry

Wind energy in the Netherlands powers 5.7 million Dutch households,; provides 7,500 jobs, reduces the CO2 footprint of the Netherlands’ power generation by 12%.By 2030, wind could power as much as 50% of the country’s electricity demand, further reducing the CO2 footprint of the country. 4TU performs a wide array of innovative research in Wind Energy: Lighter materials, cost-efficient design, smart O&M processes, optimal grid integration, alternative wind energy, wind farm optimization, recycling of turbine materials, and so on in cooperation with our industry partners. This seminar will stimulate cooperation and exchange of knowledge, which is key to a strong academic and industrial wind energy R&D community in the Netherlands.