Strathclyde researches wind power

#wind #windpower #power #energy #manufacturing #engineering Researchers at the University of Strathclyde are working with Glasgow’s Gaia-Wind to develop new wind-turbine systems. The university’s Centre for Advanced Condition Monitoring (CACM) is working with engineers at Gaia “to develop technology to maximise performance and availability for the current and future product range”.

Gaia-Wind, a world-leading producer and exporter of wind turbines, was number one in the Sunday Times Fast Track 100 rankings for 2012. Its sales stood at £6.7 million in 2011, after growing by 168% a year over three years.

On a visit to the company, Strathclyde Principal Sir Jim McDonald said: “Our research partnership with Gaia-Wind is developing next-generation tools and solutions to enhance Scotland’s reputation as a world leader in renewable energy. The university has a proud tradition of applied research and is a leading international technological university.”

Johnnie Andringa, chief executive of Gaia-Wind, said: “As energy prices continue to rise, improving the efficiency and reliability of our small wind turbines becomes even more important.”