Can wind power be a key role in today's electricity generation mix?

And they had "enabled wind energy to fulfil a crucial role in today's electricity generation mix". The 2024 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering laureates were announced at a ceremony in London's Science Museum, on Tuesday evening, in the presence of the Princess Royal. Their recognition follows last year's award to the pioneers of solar power.

How will the monsoon wind power project impact Laos?

In his speech, Lao Minister of Energy and Mines Phoxay Sayasone said the Monsoon Wind Power Project will pave a new way for the development of wind power in Laos and provide a new momentum for the development of Laos' economy and power sector.

Is wind power a key part of the green transition?

From Stiesdal and Garrad’s innovations some 50 years ago, the wind power industry has become a key part of the green transition. While it did take four decades to achieve 1 terawatt of global installed capacity, today more than 18% of electricity generation in Europe comes from wind power. In the UK alone, that figure is closer to a third.

Is wind energy a cornerstone of our renewables approach?

In addition to this fantastic progress, wind energy continues to be a cornerstone of our renewables approach. The SNP Government some 16-17 years ago, took the view that we would resolutely back onshore wind and do everything that governments can to create a supportive the environment for its deployment.

How did Stiesdal & Garrad improve wind power?

Stiesdal and Garrad started their quests to improve the standing of wind power in electricity in the 1970s, building ‘backyard’ turbines. Stiesdal is particularly well known for his association with the so-called "Danish concept". In layman’s terms, it sets fundamental parameters for robust and efficient turbine design.

What is a wind energy award & why is it important?

Stiesdal said the award “represents much more than personal recognition; it is a tribute to the collective efforts of pioneers and engineers in wind power,” while Garrad similarly added: “Henrik and I see ourselves as representatives of a much bigger group of people who have made wind energy an essential part of our zero-carbon future.”