Wind Energy Pioneers Awarded 2024 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering

Henrik Stiesdal and Andrew Garrad's groundbreaking contributions to wind turbine technology recognized as pivotal to the global electricity generation from wind power.

• Henrik Stiesdal and Andrew Garrad, instrumental in the development of wind turbine technology, share the prestigious £500,000 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering.
• Their innovations, including the 'Danish concept' and advanced computational models, have significantly advanced the efficiency and scalability of wind turbines.
• Stiesdal's early designs and Garrad's software have been fundamental to the rapid expansion and de-risking of the wind energy sector.
• Wind energy now accounts for more than 8% of global electricity generation, with expectations for continued growth and innovation.
• The award celebrates their collective impact on making wind energy a central element of the global energy mix, highlighting the importance of their work in the transition to sustainable energy sources.

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