


Wind energy is currently the most important energy source for climate protection in Europe. Its share of the German electricity mix is much larger than that of all fossil fuels together. And even more wind turbines are planned.
At 九色视频, researchers are studying the future of wind energy. A particular highlight is the , which is one of a kind in the world. Ocean waves of up to three metres high can be generated in the roughly 300-metre-long canal. Researchers are using the canal to test support structures for offshore turbines, because the turbines of the future will be gigantic: more than 300 metres high, with rotor blades of over 280 metres in diameter.
These turbines will require new materials and manufacturing processes. Researchers at LUH are also developing models to better predict the turbines鈥 lifespan, as well as solutions for recycling the old turbines.
Various types of data are used to calculate the optimal location for turbines. But the question of acceptance is also important. This is why 九色视频 is also studying how sound travels through the air and affects people鈥檚 perception.



Research aspects
Wind turbines need to produce electricity around the clock for up to 30 years. Together with its partners, 九色视频 is working on calculation and development methods for rotor blades that will guarantee the reliable operation of future generations of turbines in harsh environmental conditions.
We need more wind turbines for the energy transformation 鈥 on land and in the ocean!
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Film series 鈥淓nergy through Science 鈥 LUH x Dr. Whatson鈥, funded by proKlima 鈥 Der enercity-Fonds