Extreme weather conditions: challenges for wind power production

Turbine Technology (on- and offshore)

When: Thursday, 30 November 2017, 15:45 - 17:00
Where: G105

Session description

Climate is changing, and extreme weather events are likely to become more frequent and long-lasting. This session will look at the impacts of such extreme weather events on operating assets and the energy system, and at the costs of mitigation, with perspectives from academia, industry, policymakers and insurers. This session will be the prelude to a dedicated ETIPWind workshop in early 2018.

Learning objectives

learn about climate scenarios & their impact, both physical and financial on energy production
be able to identify key technical challenges and potential solutions for wind power production in Europe under extreme weather conditions
gain a better understanding of the need for further research on the impact of more frequent and sustained extreme weather events on operating assets
gain insights from the financial / insurance sector on the perception of associated risks

Session chair

Carla Ribeiro
Head of Department, DNV GL - Energy

Speakers

An insurer's view on assets under extreme conditions

Stuart Brown
Head of Origination, Weather & Energy EMEA Asia-Pacific, SwissRE

A research perspective on extreme conditions

Jos Beurskens
Scientific adviser, ECN

Panel discussion

Aidan Cronin
Advisory Specialist TI, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

Ville Lehtomäki
Senior Scientist, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland