Wind/Energy
Second U.S. offshore wind project gains approval to begin construction
Developers have establishd a domestic supply chain for critical components to make the 132-MW project located off of Long Island, New York a reality.
Read MoreDNV lowers the partial reduction factor γm1 of wind turbine blades using aging-resistant PU
The adjustment certification, which gives lower safety margins to polyurethane (PU) resin used in rotor blades, marks broader blade design and applications for Covestro.
Read MoreU.K. consortium to develop hub for hydrogen storage prototyping in drive for net zero
A key aim of the HSPH platform is to set up further R&D projects for developing novel hydrogen storage prototypes, including Type IV vessels. The consortium is seeking partners for future demonstrator projects.
Read MoreHexagon Agility heavy-duty fleet order drives CNG/RNG adoption
Space-efficient composite Smartstore Mobile Pipeline unit infrastructure will aid in refueling the growing fleet of CNG/RNG vehicles.
Read MoreTop 10 CompositesWorld articles of 2021
As this year comes to a close, CompositesWorld is taking some time to reflect on what the year held for those in the composites industry. Take a look at the most popular articles of 2021.
Read MoreHexagon Purus to assemble, deliver complete vehicle integration for hydrogen-powered trucks
The awarded contract, taking advantage of the company’s Type IV high-pressure cylinders, battery packs and vehicle systems integration, offerings join seven other commitments announced this year.
Read MoreVestas looks to scale up blade recycling partnership solution offering to U.S. and other regions
Vestas seeks areas where local recycling infrastructure is robust, and customer demand can be established. Recycling methods can include cement co-processing, gasification, development of new composite materials and reclamation.
Read MoreMaersk Supply Service to install Gazelle Wind Power offshore wind pilot plant in Canary Islands
Two-megawatt plant will use Gazelle’s hybrid floating wind platform, established to be robust and simple to build, deploy and maintain in deep waters.
Read MoreCustomized resin flow mesh products save time, cost for wind turbine blade manufacturers
As longer composite wind blades are developed, customized mesh products help OEMs and kitting companies control resin flow and remove air voids during infusion.
Read MoreOrbital Composites installs robotic manufacturing system at NREL for wind turbine blade research
Customized, automated platform expands NREL’s capabilities for researching blade-finishing technologies and serves as Orbital’s sounding board for applicable composites solutions in aerospace, space and infrastructure.
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