Wind/Energy
Vestas intends to cease production at three factories
The company will close three factories producing wind blades and turbine components in Germany, Spain and Denmark. The company maintains 12 sites across Europe.
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Brazilian consumption of composites fell 4.6% in 2020
A survey from the Latin American Composite Materials Association (ALMACO) found that despite the drop, Brazil’s composites revenues rose 3.9%, reaching $561 million USD.
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GE, Fraunhofer IGCV, Voxeljet to develop the world’s largest 3D printer for offshore wind applications
The partnership will streamline the production of key components of GE’s Haliade-X offshore wind turbine with the advance casting cell (ACC) sand binder jetting 3D printer.
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GE Renewable Energy receives planning approval for wind blade manufacturing plant
Plant construction is set to begin later this year upon the finalization of all contractual documents and will be completed in 2026, making the Dogger Bank the world’s largest offshore wind farm.
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Solvay completes South Carolina facility installation, adds to U.S. thermoplastic composite capacity
Facility development is fueled by increasing energy, aerospace and automotive demand, and will manufacture UD PVDF, PPS and PEEK tapes.
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Global Offshore Wind Report 2021 forecasts 235 GW installed over next decade
Though the forecasted new offshore wind capacity is seven times larger than the current market size, it’s only 2% of what’s needed for zero-emission targets, GWEC says.
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Siemens Gamesa launches recyclable wind turbine blade
Called RecyclableBlade, the composite blades follows the IntegralBlade manufacturing process but with a new resin specially designed for recycling at the blade’s end of life.
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Hyundai Motor Group plans to popularize hydrogen by 2040
Hyundai plans to convert all new commercial vehicle models — featuring fuel cell electric or battery electric powertrains, as well as the application of fuel cell systems — by 2028.
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Ready or not, here come flying taxis and hydrogen
Composites are ripe for entry into a variety of markets, but advanced air mobility and hydrogen storage are poised to put unprecedented pressure on the supply chain.
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Hexagon Purus, Ballard to power Class 6 fuel cell electric truck
Hydrogen truck will take advantage of Ballard’s FCmove fuel cell module and Hexagon’s Type IV hydrogen storage systems and ProPack battery storage for zero-emissions commercial transportation.
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