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Collaboration on Offshore Wind Energy R&IPeter Hauge MadsenDirector, DTU Wind Energy

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Complementary competence profiles

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DTU

Globally leading in wind energy research including wind turbine loads and control, aerodynamics, and resource assessment

Operating three wind turbine test sites in Denmark and several large test facilities.PhD and MSc education

Total staff of about 5900: incl. approx. 1200 PhD students

SINTEF & NTNU

Strong competence on offshore wind technology, including substructures, O&M, materials, grid connection and control

Relevant laboratories include ocean basin, smart grids and wind tunnel

PhD and MSc education

Total staff of about 2000: SINTEF, 6900: NTNU incl. approx. 1200 PhD students

Offshore grid design and operation

Met-ocean resources

assessment

Foundation design and

optimization

Wind turbine and wind

farm control

Marine operations

Wakes analysis

Materials for offshore

wind

Wind farm design and planning

Life assessment of key components

Blade design

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Nordic Offshore Wind R&I CentreVision: Accelerating deployment of offshore wind

Mission: a strong platform for academic and industrial collaboration focused research within prioritized areas

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• Support structures• Marine operations• Materials

Research priorities

• Grid connection• System integration• Energy storage

• Digitalization• Asset management• Wind farm control

New knowledge and reduced risks Innovation and value creation Reliable and affordable energy supply

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Internationally outstanding together