New approaches to drivetrains, yaw, converters, cables …and airborne

Turbine technology

When: Wednesday, 26 September 2018, 15:00 - 16:15
Where: Room: Brussels

Session description

For further reduction of the LCOE, new approaches to key wind turbine components are crucial. In this session we will look into innovations in the cable system, composite materials for the coupling, dynamic analysis of the yaw system and new converter architecture. Furthermore, we will give a brief glance into the future and potential of airborne wind energy. This is a very diverse session that will give the audience a broad overview of the current challenges of wind energy components.

Learning objectives

Delegates will be able to identify key innovations for wind turbine components that can significantly reduce the cost of energy
Delegates will be able to explain the challenges that major components of wind turbines face for continuous cost reduction
Delegates will be introduced to the radical technology and challenges of airborne wind energy and will be able to assess the potential