Airborne Wind Europe AISBL
Airborne Wind Europe is the association of the Airborne Wind Energy (AWE) sector. It promotes the development and deployment of AWE Systems. Airborne Wind Europe has more than 20 members of which about a dozen are technology developers, the majority being from Europe. The not-for-profit organisation is registered in Brussels, Belgium, and Operating Agent of IEA Wind Task 48 on airborne wind energy. The expertise lies in the encouragement of collaboration and exchange between technology developers, policy makers, research institutes and universities, as well as other stakeholders like public administration and authorities, suppliers, utilities, energy consumers, investors and financial institutions. The association builds up new networks and relationships through communication and outreach activities, like webinars, events, co-organising the International Airborne Wind Eenergy Conferences (AWECs) every two years. Airborne Wind Europe is in charge of the sector’s website and social media appearance, releasing regular posts and press releases.