@article{32048, author = {Paul Veers and Katherine Dykes and Eric Lantz and Stephan Barth and Carlo L Bottasso and Ola Carlson and Andrew Clifton and Johney Green and Peter Green and Hannele Holttinen and Daniel Laird and Ville Lehtomäki and Julie K Lundquist and James Manwell and Melinda Marquis and Charles Meneveau and Patrick Moriarty and Xabier Munduate and Michael Muskulus and Jonathan Naughton and Lucy Pao and Joshua Paquette and Joachim Peinke and Amy Robertson and Javier Sans Rodrigo and Anna Maria Sempreviva and J. J Charles Smith and Aidan Tuohy and Ryan H Wiser}, title = {Grand challenges in the science of wind energy}, abstract = {

Harvested by advanced technical systems honed over decades of research and development, wind energy has become a mainstream energy resource. However, continued innovation is needed to realize the potential of wind to serve global demand for clean energy. Here, we outline three interdependent, cross-disciplinary grand challenges underpinning this research endeavor. The first is the need for a deeper understanding of the physics of atmospheric flow in the critical zone of plant operation. The second involves science and engineering of the largest dynamic, rotating machines in the world. The third encompasses optimization and control of fleets of wind plants working synergistically within the power system. Addressing these challenges will enable wind power to provide as much as half of our global electricity needs.

}, year = {2019}, journal = {Science}, month = {10/2019}, doi = {10.1126/science.aau2027}, note = {

This journal article, published in Science, and can be downloaded here

}, language = {eng}, }