Wind Power in Aalborg
The wind power industry is developing rapidly and many of the new technologies and solutions actually begin their journey in Aalborg.
Denmark is top of mind when it comes to wind power and engineering and in the tiny metropolis of Aalborg, you’ll find a prosperous ecosystem of wind power technology and manufacturers.
The ecosystem consists of different companies, institutions, suppliers and sub-suppliers - all from blade manufacturers and makers of wind turbine foundations to test environments and energy consultants.
When you add to the mix a world class workforce and the best engineering university in Europe, Aalborg stands out as a proven ideal location for any renewable energy company looking to tap into the synergies created here.
Aalborg University
The key to a world class workforce and pioneering researchAalborg University is awarded the best engineering university in Europe and one of the research missions of the university is defined as Renewable Energy Generation and Energy Islands.
The research mission is working to increase the share of renewables and the guarantee of security of supply through a reliable grid integration of large solar and wind parks and other prosumers. The projects within the mission are focused on the increase of efficiency of generation and storage and the development of solutions with high scalability, reliability and adaptability.
Researchers at Aalborg University include: Frede Blaabjerg, Lasse Rosendahl, Henrik Lund, Søren Knudsen Kær, Brian Vad Mathiesen, Mads Pagh Nielsen and Zhe Chen.
The University Research Groups commited to Renewable Energy Generation and Energy Islands are:
Blade Test Centre
The most experienced blade test center in the world, Blaest is residing at the port of Aalborg. Blaest has mastered static and fatigue testing of blades as well as modal analysis and as an independent company the centre is testing blades from leading manufacturers from all around the world.
Reasons to Invest
- 400 companies within the energy sector.
- 400 energy researchers at Aalborg University (AAU).
- AAU ranks as the best university in Europe within Engineering.
- AAU is world leading in the field of power electronics where Professor Frede Blaabjerg resides. He's the most cited researcher within engineering publications in the world.
- World class researchers and companies within the production and application of methanol and fuel cells.
- Home to Green Hub Denmark that provides green test facilities and access to a huge network across sectors.
The companies say:
Circular first in Aalborg
The Aalborg history lives on in Alfa Laval
Aalborg csp - Aalborg equals Green Energy
Meet Søren Kuch Svenningsen
Investment Manager, Invest in Aalborg
Søren is your green point of contact and he can help you build a solid sustainable business case - utilizing the strong green forces within the North Danish region. Søren has an engineering background, which will secure you a solid technical foundation and understanding.
