UK systems and engineering consultancy Frazer-Nash is collaborating with Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems (IWES) to provide services to the offshore wind power sector.
The duo have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will build on their recent experience of delivering projects in partnership.
Frazer-Nash technical research manager Brian Gribben said: “Fraunhofer IWES has a deep understanding of wind turbine systems, and specific expertise and capability in wind turbine performance, sensing, monitoring and reliability strategies; while Frazer-Nash has capability in systems engineering and asset management practice, plus experience of deploying digital twins and management tools for in-service high-value energy generation assets.
“Offered in combination, our joint expertise provides a very powerful proposition for potential clients within the sector.”
Fraunhofer IWES deputy and technical director Jan Wenske said: “The cooperation with Frazer-Nash allows us to bundle the experiences of both parties. Frazer-Nash’s asset management practice complements Fraunhofer IWES’ deep understanding of turbine system operation, reliability control and our extensive validation services.
“Together we strive for the greatest added value and aim at sharing and elaborating our findings with the wind energy industry.”
Frazer-Nash Renewables business manager Paul Mather said: “Working collaboratively, we will be able to help clients with performance analysis, digital asset strategies and implementation, and wind turbine reliability control, maintenance and testing.”