Wind/Energy
Viable routes to recycling wind turbine blades found in NCC’s sustainable wind research program
Launched SusWIND program aims to establish a viable circular supply chain to tackle the main challenges of legacy and future composite blades in the U.K.
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U.K. team successfully recycles reclaimed continuous carbon fibers from pressure tanks
The U.K.’s NCC with partners B&M Longworth and Cygnet Texkimp achieve continuous carbon fiber recovery in a significant first step to deliver sustainable composite pressure vessels for the hydrogen market.
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Voith Composites, V-Carbon to develop closed-loop solution for CFRP used in hydrogen tanks
The Voith Composites and V-Carbon partnership will accelerate growth in sustainability by enabling the reuse and a second life for carbon fiber in the pressure vessels market.
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Boston Materials expands into hydrogen fuel cells market with ZRT lightweight bipolar plates
In collaboration with Arkema, Boston Materials introduces its high-performance, recyclable material for boosting fuel cell performance and lowering costs.
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Siemens Gamesa begins nacelle, IntegralBlades manufacture in Le Havre, France
The new manufacturing facility is said to be the first in the world to encompass both offshore wind turbine nacelle and blade manufacturing under one roof. It will aid in meeting Siemen’s announced 2.5-GW capacity in France.
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CompositesWorld is on the road again
Since CW’s infancy, its editors have strived to imbue its coverage with a sense of place, whether that’s through plant tours, facility visits or trade shows. After a pandemic, this has never seemed more important.
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Gurit acquires majority share in Fiberline Composites A/S
Sixty-percent share of the Denmark-based manufacturer brings pultruded carbon and glass fiber products into Gurit’s wheelhouse for wind blade production.
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Edge Solutions, Ineos Styrolution armourEDGE shield protects against leading-edge erosion
Onshore and offshore operational wind farms’ interactions with a range of environmental factors often lead to blade damage. ArmourEDGE improves wind blade aerodynamics, durability and reduces downtime.
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Trident Winds submits unsolicited lease request for floating offshore wind project in Washington
Pursuit of the development, construction, operation and maintenance of the first floating offshore wind farm off the coast of Washington State could further U.S. offshore energy record.
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Saertex expands production range with pultruded planks for rotor blades
SAERplanks pultruded profiles, opening new avenues in the wind industry, comprise heavy-tow carbon fibers produced using a novel hybrid resin system for reliable performance, high productivity and minimum scrap rates.
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