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Exel Composites becomes APQP4Wind member for wind industry
APQP4Wind’s quality assurance methodology is designed to reduce risk and lower the costs of poor quality, which Exel plans to apply to all of its global wind production sites where composite components are manufactured.
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The NCC calls for interest in TPC pipe permeability project
The joint industry project seeks to better understand the permeability performance of thermoplastic composite pipes for hydrogen distribution to de-risk for widespread adoption.
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Drag-based wind turbine design for higher energy capture
Claiming significantly higher power generation capacity than traditional blades, Xenecore aims to scale up its current monocoque, fan-shaped wind blades, made via compression molded carbon fiber/epoxy with I-beam ribs and microsphere structural foam.
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Composites Testing Laboratory launches wind energy project HAWK
Over the next two years, the Irish SME is working in conjunction with the University of Galway to model and test novel materials, such as composites, for airborne wind energy applications.
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Clarksons Research announces positive outlook on global offshore wind
Current offshore numbers are projected to expand fivefold to 250 GW of active capacity and 30,000 wind turbines by 2030, with significant investment in shipping fleets needed.
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Ørsted, Vestas partnership commits to net-zero wind farms
Procurement and installation of low-carbon steel towers, and upscaling of Vestas’ composite blade recycling process, aims to engage ongoing demand and solutions for these technologies in the wind industry.
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Siemens Gamesa 4.4 MW onshore wind turbine targets North American market
The newly launched high-capacity factor SG 4.4-164 is specifically geared toward U.S. wind sites that are targeted to reach commercial operation in 2025.
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Norway aims for offshore wind growth with new startup program
Norwegian Offshore Wind is launching a new two-year program in August to foster growth of startups and scale-ups and address pressing issues in offshore wind.
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Siemens Gamesa signs largest offshore wind project in Poland
The secured contract will see the delivery of 107 wind turbines with 14-MW capacity for the 1.5-GW deal.
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Intelligence report suggests US offshore wind is gaining momentum
Clarksons Research’s updated report proposes offshore wind in the U.S. will play a vital role in the energy transition despite challenges, with potential for 23 GW and 1,600 turbines by 2030.
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