Collaboration
At DTU Wind & Energy Systems, collaboration is fundamental to our mission. We engage with leading research organisations, companies, authorities and global platforms to accelerate scientific progress, shape research agendas, and ensure the highest possible societal impact from our work.
Why we collaborate
A sustainable energy transition requires global cooperation. We collaborate to:
- drive breakthrough scientific discoveries,
- co-develop technologies with industry,
- influence research and innovation priorities in Denmark and Europe, and
- contribute expert knowledge to society through education, advisory services, and standardization.
Our partnerships help ensure that cutting-edge research is translated into real-world solutions.
How we collaborate
We work with more than 400 partners worldwide, including universities, ministries, standardisation bodies, industrial leaders and international organisations.
Our collaboration model includes:
- joint research projects
- co-funded PhD and postdoc programmes
- participation in strategic alliances
- leadership in European policy dialogues
- contributions to international standards and technical committees
As a department with colleagues from over 40 countries, we operate naturally in a global research environment.
Key European partnerships
We play an active role in shaping the European wind energy research agenda. DTU Wind & Energy Systems contributes to major EU initiatives and is deeply involved in the Horizon Europe framework. We hold leadership positions and memberships in:
- EERA Joint Programmes
- European Academy of Wind Energy (EAWE)
- ETIP Wind
- WindEurope (Board representation)
These platforms allow us to influence research priorities, strengthen innovation ecosystems and advance Europe’s position as a world leader in wind energy.
National partnerships
In Denmark, we cooperate closely with universities, research organisations, public authorities and industry to support the national energy transition.
Our key national platforms and partnerships include:
- The Danish Alliance for Renewable Energy (DAFRE)
- Intelligent Energy
- Green Power Denmark (Board representation)
Furthermore, the department works with several technical institutes, ministries and companies on research, innovation, and standardisation. For more than two decades, DTU Wind & Energy Systems has chaired the Danish standards committee and contributed to numerous international working groups.
