Brussels Wind Energy Research Institute:

The purpose of BruWind is to consolidate the wind energy research present at several Brussels research institutions and to facilitate cooperation and maximize visibility.

BruWind aims drive innovation in the field of research on wind energy , through Research, Project, Education and Services.

With BruWind we want to search for solutions and start up research projects for the technological challenges that the Belgian wind energy industry is facing and will face in the near future

BruWind Aims Centralizing knowledge on wind energy in Brussels

By grouping Brussels academic Institutions in one multidisciplinary research platform

Sharing knowledge about wind energy Increase credibility by working together

In relation to others, each of us represents everybodyProviding our joint expertise to othersAnd our measurement and test instruments

Increasing Visibility of our knowledge and expertise Website / BrochureParticipation at conferences and trade fairs

Jointly participate in European Networksto lobbyAttract European contractsCooperation with other international groups

Developing a network of Industrial / Advisory BoardOrganize networking events

BruWind Partner Institutions

BruWind MembersCurrently 12 Members dealing with following research topics:

•Aerodynamics and Aeroelastics Strength and Materials •Noise and Vibrations •Predictive Maintenance Structural Health Monitoring Advanced Measurement Techniques •Siting and Resource Assessment Corrosion Management •Grid Integration and Electrical Machines •Fault Detection and Control Optical Fiber Sensors•…

Update StructureResearch Group

TONAResearch Group

MEMCResearch Group

…Research Group

BEAMS

BruWind Board

BruWind Steering Group

BruWind Coordinator

• Chairmen • Vice Chairmen• Coordinator• Representative Research Group•Buisness Developers

• Chairmen • Vice Chairmen• Coordinator• Buisness Developers

Working Group A

Working Group B

Working Group C

• Working Group Leader• Working Group Members• Coordinator

Elected Steering Committee

• Chairmen (VUB): Patrick Guillaume• Vice Chairmen (ULB): Michel Kinnaert• Vice Chairmen (EhB): Mark Runacres• Coordinator (VUB): Christof Devriendt

Launch Event

• > 80 Participants• > 40 From Industry• 18 Posters from BruWind• 5 Posters from Industry• > 50 online news topics• Kanaal Z Footage

Example Project: BruWind in the City

• Explore the possibilities for giving wind power a place in the city by:

• Identification of Sites• Performing Measurement Campaigns• Implementation of feasibility studies

Example Project:BruWind goes offshore

• Making offshore Wind energy more reliable and cost effective by reducing both CAPEX and OPEX

• Ongoing research: foundation dynamics, scour monitoring, corrosion monitoring, wake modelling, …

• Offshore Wind infrastructure Project:

www.owi-lab.be

BruWind Website

www.bruwind.eu

Brochure & Roll-ups

www.bruwind.eu