Wind/Energy
On the radar: Automated wind blade maintenance
Several companies are making headway to ease the challenging, dangerous and manual job of wind turbine blade upkeep.
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AFPT participates in LeiWaCo project for economic production of thermoplastic composite hydrogen tanks
Laser winding/welding will help 3-year project develop cross-industry container-based transport/supply unit for cryogenic liquid hydrogen, aiming for TRL 5 via demonstrator manufacture and testing.
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American Clean Power reports U.S. energy highs in 2022, hurdles for 2023
According to the annual and Q1 2023 market reports, more than 25 GW of new clean power was installed, marking it the third highest year for the U.S.; however, several hurdles are delaying 60+ GW through early 2023.
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XlynX cross-linking compound enables ultra-stable perovskite solar cells
A recent case history shows 99% stability of cells after 1,000 hours using BondLynx treatment, emphasizing its boosted bond strength that can also be used to strengthen polymers and fibers.
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JEC World 2023 highlights: Recyclable resins, renewable energy solutions, award-winning automotive
CW technical editor Hannah Mason recaps some of the technology on display at JEC World, including natural, bio-based or recyclable materials solutions, innovative automotive and renewable energy components and more.
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Gazelle Wind Power acquires naval engineering firm F. Carceller
Spanish-based engineering firm will accelerate technical development and innovation activity of Gazelle’s floating offshore wind platform.
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Metyx signs multi-year agreement with global wind blade supplier
Supply of E-glass, carbon fiber, core and fabric kit, consumables and component to generate €100 million turnover for the Metyx Group.
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Report finds US offshore wind will continue on upward trajectory
Research from Renewables Consulting Group, as reported by NA Wind Power, finds the U.S. offshore wind market has moved into the construction phase for large-scale projects.
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NCC creates concept design tool for composite H2 cryogenic tanks
Design tool progresses cryogenic hydrogen tank design for a given set of parameters, further demonstrated through three tank design options.
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Viritech and Haydale pursue new functionalized materials for Type V composite vessels for hydrogen storage
Goal is considerable weight savings via lightweight, impermeable pressure vessels without a liner, further advance in Graph-Pro structural storage tanks with integrated fixation.
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