Would it be interesting to invite Chinese and American companies to participate in Europe’s Upwind research project?
Upwind is a project financed by the European Union and invites other countries out of the European Union to collaborate, including China. It is not a closed affair, but of course it is not easy. The Chinese are really keen to encourage technology transfer which is really understandable, as they want to develop their technology. However, we have to see what technology transfer means because sometimes it seems as if Chinese have their own definition. Of course, you will never see Enercon, Vestas or Gamesa transferring their technology anywhere, let alone China. What’s necessary is to provide a framework so that other companies will be able to produce similar products. Upwind has this aim. The companies that are participating in this project do not want to share their technology with other companies in the sector, but they are willing to collaborate and share their knowledge. Upwind is trying to look towards designs of the future, what they will look like and discover what still needs to
