EIA Task 19, Wind Energy in Cold Climate

ln wind energy, cold climate refers to conditions favourable for atmospheric icing, or temperatures Iower than the limits of standard wind turbines. Conditions can vary from site to site and it is hard to describe a typical cold climate site. Wind turbines operating under icing conditions suffer production Iosses and increased Ioads possibly outside design limits. This can increase risk of mechanical failure and lead to financial Iosses. Manufacturers are developing technical solutions for low temperatures and the first
generation of commercial de-icing systems of wind turbine blades have entered in the market. Recently incentives for further developing cold climate wind energy projects and technologies have strengthened, and Denmark has industry interests and a significant research activity. The objectives of this project are to contribute to development of new cold climate technology and
stimulate new applications for Danish wind technology through lEA Task 19. This international network wiII form the basis for new international standards in this area through publication of recommendations and reports, increasing the competitiveness of wind.
The work is organized in 5 workpackages (WPs): WPO: Coordination; WP1: Market study; WP2: Processing/presentation of data and analysis; WP3: National dissemination; WP4: Contribution to IEA reporting.