Advancing Wind Energy Through Research, Engineering and Technology De-risking.
The Wind Energy and Control (WEC) Group undertakes world-leading research spanning conventional wind turbine technology and next-generation turbine concepts.
From incremental improvement of existing technology through to the development of disruptive new concepts, we bridge fundamental research and deployable engineering using advanced modelling, control, hardware-in-the-loop simulation and real-time experimentation within the MERINO Lab.
Centre snapshot
Go-to expertise for novel turbine concepts and an academic “pitstop” to de-risk wind energy technologies.
X-Rotor: WEC’s hybrid vertical-axis wind turbine concept, in motion.
Research & Expertise Pillars
Six integrated pillars connecting innovation to deployment — from novel turbine architectures and aerodynamics through to power conversion, grid integration, reliability and technology de-risking.
Novel Turbine Concepts
Independent assessment of disruptive architectures and credible pathways to deployable engineering.
Aerodynamics & Aeroelasticity
Performance, loads and stability — including coupled aero-structural-control behaviour.
Machines & Power Conversion
Electrical viability, converter interaction and scalable integration of advanced drivetrain concepts.
Wind Farm Control & Grid Integration
Plant-level performance, grid compliance pathways, and robust operation in offshore/weak-grid conditions.
Reliability & Asset Management
Condition monitoring, O&M modelling and decision support for lifetime performance, availability and cost reduction.
Digital Twins & De-risking
Evidence-driven validation workflows connecting simulation, real-time control and credible outcomes.
People & facilities
WEC unites academic leadership and research expertise across wind systems, power systems, reliability, O&M and advanced energy conversion — supported by MERINO Lab experimental capability.
Leadership
Leadership
Academic
Academic
Research
ResearchRapid, low-cost real-time experimentation
MERINO accelerates real-time controller deployment with modular platforms designed for maintainability and fast replacement — enabling aggressive testing, including fault scenarios, without prohibitive risk.
Bring your wind technology challenge to a centre built to de-risk it.
Whether you’re validating a novel turbine concept, testing control strategies, assessing grid integration, or building evidence for investment decisions — WEC provides rigorous analysis and credible de-risking pathways.
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