Our research spans the full spectrum of wind and energy systems. From investigating nanoscale structures to macro-scale atmospheric flow; from designing the turbines of tomorrow to the digital energy solutions of the future; from developing electric power systems to exploring more democratic processes for project planning.
All our research revolves around three challenges
Advancing the next generation of wind energy
As the field of wind energy evolves, so too do the opportunities for DTU Wind and Energy Systems to make a significant impact. The next generation of wind energy involves massive deployment with new requirements for sustainability, cost reduction, operational efficiency, and performance optimisation. We are committed to leading the advancement of this next generation of wind energy.
- Environmental conditions (Wind, waves, etc.)
- Cost- and performance optimization
- Future technologies: Scaling vs. consolidation
- Assets management optimization
- Large volume implementation and industrialization
- Supply chain optimization
- Risk management
- Design and operation of wind farms and wind farm clusters
Designing a resilient renewable-based energy system
A society fully powered by wind and other renewables requires a fundamental redesign of the energy system as we know it. Security and resilience must be more thoroughly addressed in a system characterised by electrification, massive renewables, efficient markets, and innovative digital technologies. Therefore, we will lead society’s effort towards a future integrated, flexible, and resilient energy system based on renewables.
- Local flexibility solutions
- Cyber physical security
- Large-scale Power-to-X
- A converter-based power system
- Massive offshore energy systems and hybrids
- Data, AI and advanced computation
Enabling a fast and fair, sustainable energy transition
The energy transition relies on more than overcoming technological hurdles. To accelerate the shift to a society fully powered by wind and other renewables, we must achieve breakthroughs in public discourse, policy, market designs, and other socioeconomic enablers. We are committed to scientific excellence in these critical areas to enable a fair energy transition.
- Resource assessments and forecasting
- Data and AI-based systems optimisation
- Technology impact assessment
- Business models, investment and financing
- Societal engagement and people empowerment
- Sustainability analysis
- Policy design and market architecture
- Environmental impact