Poul la Cour Prize - winners
2009
Mechtild Rothe, MEP, for her commitment to promoting renewable energy in Europe
2008
Jos Beurskens, Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) - for his outstanding achievements and many years’ service in the field of wind energy
2007
Erik Lundtang Petersen, Risø - in honour of outstanding achievements in wind energy and for his scientific integrity
2006
Andrew Garrad, Garrad Hassan - for outstanding personal achievement in wind energy
2004
Esteban Morras, EHN - for establishing EHN as one of the leading renewable energy developers in the world
2003
Wolfgang Palz, EC - for his work at the European Commission
2001
Ecotecnica - for their co-operative organisation structure
1999
Søren Krohn, Danish Wind Industry Association - for www.windpower.org
1995
Aloys Wobben - for the gearless ENERCON turbine
1993
Erik Grove - for pioneering blade design
Poul la Cour (1846-1908) was a Danish physicist, meteorologist, inventor and folk high school teacher. Today la Cour is especially recognized for his early work on wind power, both experimental work on aerodynamics and practical implementation of wind power plants.
The Poul la Cour Prize winners are nominated and chosen by a committee and EWEA and awarded for outstanding achievements in the field of wind energy.
