About
NEXT generation of over 25MW offshore wind Turbine rotor design (NEXTgenT) is a doctoral network focused on developing the next generation of 25+MW offshore wind turbine rotor systems through research in atmospheric science and wind turbine technologies.
Offshore wind turbines are expected to surpass 25 MW and 350-meter rotor diameters in the next 5-10 years. This increase is driven by the reduction of costs and the need to generate more wind power to meet the energy transition goals to renewable resources.
This new scenario requires further research to develop simulations tools, control concepts and sustainability practices as the design and analysis of such large-scale turbines.
NEXTgenT addresses these challenges by educating a new generation of highly skilled researchers through a unique multidisciplinary, intersectoral, and international programme to support the wind turbine system OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers), O&M (Operation and Maintenance) companies, sustainable material companies, and wind farm development and operating industry.​ ​​
Consortium
We are composed of five academic and 12 industry partners across more than 10 countries.
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This network provides a unique position to contribute to the research on the challenges the next generation of wind design faces, when working towards the 50% wind energy goal by 2050.
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Associate Partner Organisations
Beneficiaries
Through the NEXTgenT consortium, the Doctoral Candidates(DCs) will have access to a unique array of infrastructure from lab scale wind tunnels and blade test facilities to full scale operational offshore wind farms to advance the state of the art. The DCs will also contribute to the development of partners’ front-edge numerical modelling of wind resources, aerodynamics, structural dynamics, stability, control, and aeroelastic analysis.
Furthermore, NEXTgenT offers an innovative joint training program for young researchers (YRs) intertwined with on-going Horizon Europe Research and innovation action(RIA) and Early State Researchers(ERCs) projects run by NEXTgenT beneficiaries.
Funding
NEXTgenT is part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Fund for Excellent Research and Innovation in the framework of Horizon Europe.
HORIZON-MSCA-2023-DN-01-01, Grant agreement No 101168855.
