Technology Forecast for Wind Power to 2026: An Emerging Trend Is the Development and Introduction of Next Generation, Large Onshore Turbines in the Range 3.65MW – Research and Markets

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Technology
Forecast for Wind Power to 2026” report has been added to Research
and Markets’ offering.

The most topical technology question facing the wind power industry
today is: how much bigger will turbines become? Generally, bigger power
ratings tend to be accompanied by larger rotors but configuration
choices also depend upon wind class, which in turn calls for stronger
gears and bearings, reinforced structural designs, larger foundations
and so on.

This report addresses these questions and more; going through the
technological challenges facing the industry and gives an insightful
perspective into the most likely ways forward.

Since the last version of this report was issued in 2015, the two major
developments in the sector have been the significant growth in offshore
wind, plus an unexpectedly fast drop in generating costs, and the rapid
development of low-wind turbines onshore. Both areas have presented new
technological challenges and opened up avenues for further industrial
development.

An emerging trend is the development and introduction of next
generation, large onshore turbines in the range 3.6-5MW, with matching
rotor diameters for different wind classes. These issues are explored in
some detail in the following chapters.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Global wind energy market

2. The next ten years: main trends in R&D

3. Wind turbines

4. Power conversion

5. Main components

6. Generator types and grid integration

7. Power transmission

8. Power storage

9. Special wind conditions

10. Offshore wind conditions

For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/pplg4g/technology

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