On September 10–11, the FLOW Consortium Meeting at KU Leuven brought together project partners to review progress, align strategies, and set the course for the next phase of innovation in wind energy. The sessions opened with a detailed progress update from WP1 (DTU), focusing on key milestones that advance FLOW’s vision for impactful renewable energy solutions. 📈🔍
Uppsala Universitet presented WP2, showcasing the development of the FLOW Knowledge Hub—an open-access platform centralizing critical research on low-level jets, boundary layers, wind farm wakes, and stability. This resource is poised to become a vital tool for both researchers and industry professionals. 💻📚
WP3 (DTU) highlighted advancements in numerical engineering models, including climatology of low-level jets and cutting-edge computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis on blockage, wakes, and terrain effects. These models aim to enhance wind prediction accuracy and optimize wind farm performance across diverse environments. 🌪️📊
Sessions on WP4 and WP5, led by Électricité de France (EDF) and VESTAS, focused on practical applications and validation efforts. EDF introduced the FLOW API (Application Programming Interface), which integrates various project tools for seamless data exchange and supports advanced uncertainty quantification. VESTAS showcased validation case studies, including progress in nacelle-mounted lidar technology, ensuring the tools meet real-world demands for power measurement and performance analysis. 🔗⚙️💡
The meeting concluded with INOVA’s update on WP6, covering communication efforts and stakeholder engagement, followed by a workshop on exploitation strategies. This session emphasized long-term plans to maximize FLOW’s impact and ensure the project’s innovations are applied beyond the project ending. 📣🔍
The consortium meeting demonstrated strong progress and a shared commitment to overcoming key challenges in the wind energy sector. With a clear roadmap ahead, FLOW is positioned to continue driving innovation and contributing to a sustainable energy future. 🌱⚡🚀
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