Future emerging technologies in the wind power sector: A European perspective

Watson, S.J.; Moro, Alberto; Reis, Vera; Baniotopoulos, Charalampos; Barth, Stephan; Bartoli, Gianni; Bauer, Florian; Jamieson, Peter; Schmehl, R.

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2019.109270

Future emerging technologies in the wind power sector

Title

Future emerging technologies in the wind power sector: A European perspective

Author

Watson, S.J. (TU Delft Wind Energy)
Moro, Alberto (European Commission)
Reis, Vera (European Commission)
Baniotopoulos, Charalampos (University of Birmingham)
Barth, Stephan (Centre for Wind Energy Research ForWind)
Bartoli, Gianni (University of Florence)
Bauer, Florian (Technische Universität München)
Jamieson, Peter (University of Strathclyde)
Schmehl, R. (TU Delft Wind Energy)

Date

2019-10-01

Abstract

This paper represents an expert view from Europe of future emerging technologies within the wind energy sector considering their potential, challenges, applications and technology readiness and how they might evolve in the coming years. These technologies were identified as originating primarily from the academic sector, some start-up companies and a few larger industrial entities. The following areas were considered: airborne wind energy, offshore floating concepts, smart rotors, wind-induced energy harvesting devices, blade tip-mounted rotors, unconventional power transmission systems, multi-rotor turbines, alternative support structures, modular high voltage direct current generators, innovative blade manufacturing techniques, diffuser-augmented turbines and small turbine technologies. The future role of advanced multiscale modelling and data availability is also considered. This expert review has highlighted that more research will be required to realise many of these emerging technologies. However, there is a need to identify synergies between fundamental and industrial research by correctly targeting public and private funding in these emerging technology areas as industrial development may outpace more fundamental research faster than anticipated.

Subject

Emerging technology
Renewable energy
Technology readiness level
Wind energy
Wind power

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DOI

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2019.109270

ISSN

1364-0321

Source

Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 113

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