Nominations for the Poul la Cour Award are now open.
The award is a cooperative effort between the Poul la Cour Foundation and WindEurope.
Named after the Danish wind energy pioneer Poul la Cour, the award recognises individuals who have made a unique contribution to the improvement and utilisation of wind power in Europe.
It was last awarded at WindEurope’s 2019 conference in Bilbao in Spain.
The recipient was John Olesen, chief engineer, GE Renewable Energy in Hamburg.
The industry is invited to nominate any individual who has made a unique and lasting improvement benefitting the development and use of wind power across Europe. Nominations are due by 10 October.
The award is presented to a person who, through his/her work, has contributed to a lasting improvement in the development and utilisation of wind power inclusive of power-2-X which is used in connection with wind power.
It may be a technical innovation, a contribution to improving/understanding the economics of wind power or contributing to the improvement of wind power’s integration into society – both in terms of the public acceptance of wind turbines in the landscape and technical integration into the energy systems of European countries.
Candidates can cover a wide range of scientific disciplines. There is no requirement in terms of a particular education or academic level, age, or number of years engaged in the wind power sector.
The most important criterion is that the person has made a unique and continuous contribution to the increase development and utilisation of wind power in Europe. The nominee must be living and working within the EU27/EEA.
This year’s award will be presented at a special ceremony at Electric City 2021, in Copenhagen (23-25 November).