Wind energy in cold climates – IEA Task 19
Wind turbines in cold climates can suffer from loss of electricity production due to formation of
ice on the blades. In addition, ice falling from the turbines can present a safety risk for humans.
The present project is addressing these challenges through international collaboration and
exchange of know-how in order to promote development of equipment and methods enabling safe
operation of wind turbines in cold climates.
Wind turbines operating under icing conditions will suffer from production losses and increased loads that may be beyond the design limits of standard wind turbines, increasing the risk of mechanical failure and financial loss. To address these issues, turbine manufacturers are developing technical solutions for low temperatures and de-icing.
The objective of this project is to contribute to the development of new cold climate technology and stimulate new applications of Danish wind technology by participating in IEA Task 19. The work is organized in 5 work-packages (WPs): WP0: Coordination; WP1: Update of market study; WP2: Processing/presentation of data and analysis; WP3: National dissemination; and WP4:
Contribution to IEA reporting.
An updated market study will be created to increase the interest of the industry, especially the wind turbine manufacturers, in the cold climate market, and to help project developers when discussing financing of their projects.The second work-package consists of four tasks covering main research topics for IEA Task 19: ice throw, uncertainty quantification for ice phenomenon, an updated ice detection method using SCADA data, and ice loading. The results will be presented at six Task 19 workshops and form the
basis for published guidelines and reports.
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Participants
| Partner | Subsidy | Auto financing |
|---|---|---|
| Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU) | 1,35 mio. DKK | 0,14 mio. DKK |
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