Wind

Wind energy is a clean, mainstream, and renewable source of electrical power and a major force for economic growth. Wind turbines can be used in small applications such as a single home or business (less than 100 kilowatts) while large wind turbines can produce 5 megawatts of power.

At CWRU, wind energy research emphasizes several facets:

• Offshore wind, founded on controls, power management, and grid interface expertise
• Wind measurement and characterization
• Mechanical, aerodynamic, and structural simulations of turbine components and arrays
• Foundations and geotechnical challenges
• Materials solutions for performance, durability, and cost reduction  

The University’s expertise in wind is augmented by the newly funded Wind Energy Research & Commercialization Center (Ohio-WERC). The WERC Center has erected three wind turbines in the Cleveland area to be used as a platform for the development of wind power supply chain products and long-term educational and training opportunities.  Read more here.