Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy and Energy System Technology (IWES)

Fraunhofer IWES has two main thematic areas, wind energy (Northwest branch) and energy system technology (Kassel branch). It was established in 2009 as a merger of the former Fraunhofer Center for Wind Energy and Maritime Engineering CWMT in Bremerhaven and the Institute for Solar Energy Technology ISET in Kassel. IWES in Kassel mainly researches on energy system technology for the integration of renewable energy such as wind, solar and bio energy into supply structures. The current focus is on the transformation of the German energy system. Under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Clemens Hoffmann, a staff of 310 scientists, engineers, non-technical staff, and students is employed at the IWES branch in Kassel. The annual budget is approximately 20 million euros. Core Competences

• energy economy and system design
• energy meteorology and renewable resources
• energy informatics
• energy process technology
• power grids
• grid integration and connection requirements
• electric plants and components

Customers include:

• transmission network operators
• distribution operators
• energy producers and traders
• plant and component manufacturers
• financial managers, associations and political consultants