National UK study to investigate wake losses as 'wind theft' disputes heat up

National UK study to investigate wake losses as 'wind theft' disputes heat up

Wake losses are becoming a red-hot issue for the wind industry as disputes between heavyweight developers over 'wind theft' break out into the open

Windtech International - University of Manchester to lead UK offshore wind review

The University of Manchester has secured funding to lead a 12-month research project aimed at improving understanding of energy yield from offshore wind in UK waters. The project, POUNDS (Prediction Of UnqualifieD losseS from offshore wind farm wakes), will provide a national-scale assessment of wind farm interactions.

UK to conduct national review of offshore wind farms

The University of Manchester will lead a 12-month research project to improve understanding of the energy yield from offshore wind in UK waters, as capacity increases. The new project, POUNDS (Prediction Of UNqualifieD losseS from offshore wind farm wakes), aims to provide a national-scale assessment of interactions between wind farms, supporting policymakers and industry leaders to optimise offshore wind energy production in the drive to net ze…