Address: Am Seedeich 45, 27572 Bremerhaven, Germany
Phone: +49(0)471 14290 383
Website: https://www.iwes.fraunhofer.de/
Contact person: Christian Dörsch
Company description:
The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft promotes and conducts internationally networked application-oriented research for the direct benefit of the economy and for the benefit of society. Customer satisfaction is a key indicator of success for the Fraunhofer Institutes. Unlike more basic research institutions, direct contracts from industry are a mainstay of institute funding and a prerequisite for success and growth. The consistent focus on industry requirements and their timing is at the heart of research activities. The top priority is therefore to maintain the confidentiality of information and results.
Especially for an industry institute such as IWES, which has dedicated itself entirely to wind energy, closing ranks with industry partners is vital. Regular exchanges take place in order to identify the needs of the industry and to develop methods and solutions for current and future problems.
A board of trustees consisting of national and international representatives and political players advises the Fraunhofer IWES on its strategic orientation and its positioning in the growth markets of wind energy.
A steering committee on the subject of rotor blade testing has been in place since the start of construction of the test benches. Direct feedback at regular meetings ensures that test programs and methods are tailored to the requirements of the industry, despite the neutrality of the implementation. IWES employees are also working with manufacturers in IEC expert committees on specifications for future standards.