RAVE: Research at alpha ventus

The research initiative RAVE carries out research and development work on the offshore test field alpha ventus. Research and development at Germany's first offshore wind farm generates experience and knowledge that advance the construction and further development of offshore wind energy. RAVE is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) and coordinated by the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems (IWES).

In more than 35 research projects, more than 60 partners from science and industry have been working on a wide range of research questions since 2008. The topics range from ecological questions and the further development of plants and foundations to the optimization of operations. The financial support from the BMWK so far amounted to more than 120 million euros.

SAVE the date ! RAVE Decommissioning Workshop on December 10, 2024

We are happy to announce the RAVE Workshop focusing decommissioning topics as an upcoming day-event on December 10, 2024. You are welcome to participate in person from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in person.
Please note that workshop language is German. Therefore only a German workshop website with the agenda and further information about the workshop has been published.
The event will take place at the IWES location in D- 30419 Hannover, Merkurstraße 13 with presentations and workgroups. International guests from research, industry, authorities and ministry will meet in presence.
Participate in the discussion with stakeholders to identify what research and science can contribute with projects in alpha ventus in this end-of-life setting.
The workshop is public, there is no entrance fee.
Due to limited places a registration is required. Please address Dr. Alexander Schenk:  alexander.schenk@iwes.fraunhofer.de

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