08/08/2018

The Influence of Climate Change on Wind Energy

Changes of mean annual wind power production (Eout, in percent) in Europe from 2071 to 2100 compared to 1971 to 2000. (Image: Moemken et al. (2018), edited by J. Mömken, KIT)

Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have found out that climate change poses a significant threat to the production of wind energy

Official Press Release Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT):

How climate change influences wind power

Climate change poses a big challenge for wind energy production in Europe. This is the conclusion of a study carried out by researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) using spatially and temporally highly resolved climate models.

The mean wind power production of the entire European continent will change only slightly by the end of the 21st century. However, stronger seasonal fluctuations and a more frequent occurrence of low wind phases are expected. Electricity from renewable sources already contributes a major share to the European energy supply. In the course of the energy transition, the share of regenerative sources in the German energy mix will be further increased. Wind power has proved to be a promising renewable energy source. Still, since wind... ... More: Official Press Release Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)