Workshop

In this workshop researchers and the industry will meet to discuss cold climate issues and recommendations for future research.

A large part of the Swedish research related to wind power in cold climate and icing of wind turbines is carried out with the research program Vindforsk. The current phase of the programme ends at the end of 2012. In planning a new phase of Vindforsk and other research activities it is important to have a clear picture of what is carried out in the international arena and to have ideas on specific needs for future R&D efforts.

A study on the research status and research needs is currently being carried out by René Cattin from Meteotest in Switzerland as part of the preparation of a new phase of Vindforsk. The study covers the current research and development status and future research needs. This study will be presented as part of the workshop.

The first half hour of the workshop will be used for presentations of:
• Results from IEA task 19 Expert group study on recommended practices for wind energy projects in cold climates” by Tomas Wallenius, VTT.
• Icing of wind power: A survey of research efforts and needs by Rene Cattin, Meteotest.
• Plans for a test center for wind power in cold climate, Matthias Rapp, Swedish wind power technology center.

After these presentations there will be discussion about research- and development needs. The discussion will be guided by moderator journalist Jonas Hållen and include an expert panel and the audience at the workshop.

The panel consists of:
René Cattin, Meteotest
Lars Tallhaug, Kjeller Vindteknik
Jos Buerskens, SET Analysis
Dag Haaheim, Vattenfall
Søren Plagborg, Vestas
Martin Lindholm, E.ON

Be prepared for the workshop by reading a draft of the survey report: Icing of wind power: A survey of research efforts and needs. Download the report Icing of wind power here.

Enter the discussion

What’s the most important issues in wind power in cold climate? What kind of research do we
need? Enter the discussion in Winterwind’s LinkedIn group (only for conference guests) or on
Twitter #ww2012.

Send questions or remarks that you think should be covered during the discussion at the
workshop by en email to the program leader of Vindforsk, Anders Björck