Vestas Introduces Two Projects to Reduce Energy Cost for Customers

Vestas Wind Systems A/S has announced two R&D projects: an Intelligent Energy Management System that is likely to introduce storage of energy into a wind energy plant and low-cost deep water foundations meant for large-sized offshore wind turbines. Both projects will result in lower energy cost for the company’s customers.

The Intelligent Energy Management System is meant for a Virtual Power Plant. The project will introduce storage of energy into a wind energy plant as a non-compulsory component for increased energy production control. Storing energy in the wind energy plant facilitates the regulation of power without compromising any harness of available wind power.

Constructing foundations offshore at great depths is a challenging task. This project aims to design, build and construct low-cost deep water jacket foundations meant for large-sized wind turbines situated offshore in around 70 m water depth.

Developed in collaboration with partners, these projects are commenced by Vestas. By offering DKK 55 million, the Danish National Advanced Technology Foundation supports these two projects. The overall cost of the two projects is expected to reach DKK 110-120 million.

Source: http://www.vestas.com/