The #MeridionalEU project optimizes the performance, operation, and design of onshore, offshore, and airborne wind energy systems.
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There is a plethora of suitable contexts and users for airborne wind energy, from construction sites to off-grid islands 🪁
However, the key lies in gaining maturity and market traction in order to establish the technology.
Learn more about the challenge 👉 https://meridional.eu/news/harvesting-wind-with-kites-from-childs-dream-into-energy-revolution/
🔍 One of the key goals of #MeridionalEU is to better understand and simulate unsteady inflow conditions, and how they affect the performance and loads of onshore, offshore, and airborne wind energy systems.
Discover how we are bridging such knowledge gaps in our article 🔗 http://bit.ly/3H6LV2r
How does airborne wind energy work, and why is it important for the energy transition? 🪁
In #MeridionalEU latest article we explain how kites can harness high-altitude winds to tap into stronger, more stable wind resources while using up to 90% less material 🌬️
🔗 https://meridional.eu/news/harvesting-wind-with-kites-from-childs-dream-into-energy-revolution/
📸 At the latest #MeridionalEU meeting in Stuttgart, participants explored scientific visualisation through a hands-on Vistle workshop at HLRS - High-Performance Computing Center Stuttgart, learning to create 3D visualisations of wind energy simulation data.
Missed it? The full workshop recording is now available to watch online in our dedicated news release: https://meridional.eu/news/vistle-workshop-brings-data-to-life-at-hlrs/
🪁 Kites are no longer just for play: in #MeridionalEU first article, journalist Diego Giuliani explains how they are actually reshaping the future of wind energy.
🌬️ By reaching stronger winds at high altitudes with up to 90% less material than traditional turbines, #AirborneWindEnergy systems can power remote areas, cut diesel reliance, and complement offshore wind.
Read the article here: https://meridional.eu/news/harvesting-wind-with-kites-from-childs-dream-into-energy-revolution/
📸 At the #MeridionalEU GA hosted by Uni Stuttgart, partners shared key project updates, including drone-based turbine simulations 🌀
Drones help test trajectories, turbulence & more, giving fast, accurate data to improve wind plant predictions.
Have a look at some data 👉 windlab.hlrs.de/en_AU/about
How can visualisation programs support research in #WindEnergy? 📊 🌬️
We are excited to announce that #MeridionalEU is going to leverage VISTLE, an open-source scientific visualization platform developed by HLRS - High-Performance Computing Center Stuttgart.
The software will allow unlocking of high-fidelity visualisations of complex wind flow simulations, boosting research in windfarm performance and aerodynamics.
Find out more in our press release: https://meridional.eu/news/data-visualisation-software/
🌬️ #meridionalEU was proud to take part in the CINEA -Wind Energy Clustering Event which took place yesterday in Brussels.
Our coordinator, Simon Watson of Delft University of Technology together with communication and project upscaling partner ICONS Innovation Strategies joined key discussions on accelerating #windenergy innovation and strengthening Europe’s industry.
🔗 Read more about the key takeaways: https://meridional.eu/news/cinea-wind-energy-clustering-event-2/
Have you ever seen our project leaflet?
It is a very effective tool for gaining a quick and comprehensive understanding of the #MeridionalEU context and goals in the #WindEnergy transition 🌬️
Download it at: https://meridional.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2023-03-MRL_leaflet-A5-def-1.pdf
Last month #MeridionalEU participated in the EERA DeepWind 2025 conference in Trondheim, Norway! 🌬️
We presented our initial research on the environmental value of #windfarm control, a collaboration with TWAIN and @SUDOCO projects
Learn more and find the study at 📃 https://meridional.eu/news/an-initial-study-on-the-environmental-value-of-wind-farm-control/
