WindForS - Wind Energy Research Network South

The University of Aalen, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), the University of Stuttgart, the University of Tübingen, the Technical University of Munich, and the Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Wuerttemberg are pooling their competences in the field of wind energy in research as well as in education, qualification, and advanced training.

The participating 14 institutes and university chairs from Baden-Wuerttemberg and Bavaria supply their know-how covering the complete spectrum of wind energy research. Research will cover the areas of meteorology, soil mechanics and foundation engineering, design and calculation of structures and frames, materials, construction methods and fabrication technology, testing and measurement technology, quality assurance and maintenance as well as operational management, grid connection, and grid integration.