{"id":1712,"date":"2025-10-29T12:21:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T12:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mercator.nfdtesting.uk\/propulsion-and-future-fuels-conference\/2025\/10\/29\/all-set-to-tackle-the-challenges-of-harnessing-wind-power\/"},"modified":"2025-10-29T12:21:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T12:21:00","slug":"all-set-to-tackle-the-challenges-of-harnessing-wind-power","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorship.com\/propulsion-and-future-fuels-conference\/news\/news-pff\/all-set-to-tackle-the-challenges-of-harnessing-wind-power\/","title":{"rendered":"All set to tackle the challenges of harnessing Wind power\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

The final speaker for the session is now in place – Julien Ducarne, a former research engineer and now Chief Technical Officer (CTO) of Computed Wing Sails (CWS), a pioneering company dedicated to developing innovative wind propulsion technologies for maritime transport. <\/p>\n

Julien has a diploma in mechanical engineering from \u00c9cole Normale Sup\u00e9rieure and a PhD on vibration reduction electromechanical systems. This background provides a solid foundation in physics, systems modelling, and algorithmic analysis, defining Julien\u2019s approach to complex engineering challenges. <\/p>\n

Julien served 8 years as research engineer at Thales, contributing significantly to the development of space observation systems. His role involved bridging theoretical research and operational engineering, where he managed R&D in composite structures, electromechanical system design, as well as satellite architectural design with multidisciplinary teams. <\/p>\n

CWS designs and produces advanced, rigid, asymmetrical wings that harness wind energy to dramatically improve vessel efficiency and substantially reduce carbon emissions across global shipping operations. <\/p>\n

In his CTO role, Julien directs all technological development, overseeing the integration of advanced aerodynamic modelling, innovative structure, and control systems.  A key priority is guaranteeing the system reliability, durability, and safety of complex marine applications in harsh ocean environments. His current work reflects a strong commitment to applying engineering innovation toward reliable, sustainable solutions for global energy and transport challenges. <\/p>\n

The Propulsion and Future Fuels conference takes place in less than a month, from 25-27 November in Hamburg. <\/p>\n

You can view the full programme HERE<\/a> <\/p>\n

To hear from expert speakers, network with fellow professionals and keep up to date with the latest from the Propulsion and Future Fuels industry BOOK<\/a> now.  <\/p>\n

For further details on any other aspect of the conference, please contact the Events team at\u202finfo@propulsionconference.com<\/a> or call +44 1329 825335.\u202f <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Session 2 on Day 2 of the Propulsion and Future Fuels conference\u00a0draws expert speakers together to\u00a0discuss the\u00a0challenges on standardisation, installation and regulation\u00a0in the\u00a0wind power industry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14,52],"tags":[],"sponsor":[],"class_list":["post-1712","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news-pff","category-propulsion-future-fuels"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorship.com\/propulsion-and-future-fuels-conference\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1712","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorship.com\/propulsion-and-future-fuels-conference\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorship.com\/propulsion-and-future-fuels-conference\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorship.com\/propulsion-and-future-fuels-conference\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorship.com\/propulsion-and-future-fuels-conference\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1712"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorship.com\/propulsion-and-future-fuels-conference\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1712\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorship.com\/propulsion-and-future-fuels-conference\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1712"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorship.com\/propulsion-and-future-fuels-conference\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1712"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorship.com\/propulsion-and-future-fuels-conference\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1712"},{"taxonomy":"sponsor","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorship.com\/propulsion-and-future-fuels-conference\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/sponsor?post=1712"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}