Wind/Energy

Trends 18 Jun 2021

NCC research supports new composite gripper solution for wind turbine installation

Compared to current steel clamping structures, which aid in turbine installation, the feasibility study established that composite grippers could cut cost points, installation time and reduce overall environmental impact.

Recycling 16 Jun 2021

GE, LafargeHolcim team up to explore circular economy solutions for the wind industry

Per an active drive for more sustainable, circular solutions, both partners will be investigating ways to use decommissioned wind turbine materials.

Sustainability 11 Jun 2021

European partnership drives forward novel process development for GFRP recycling

Together, Aker Offshore Wind, Aker Horizones and the University of Strathclyde will scale up and commercialize the glass fiber recycling process, which could potentially serve 50% of global glass fiber demand.

Pressure Vessels 7 Jun 2021

Ørsted to recover, reuse or recycle wind turbine blades

Offshore wind farm developer reports it will temporarily store decommissioned composite blades, should recycling solutions take longer than anticipated.

Wind/Energy 4 Jun 2021

Aramco funding accelerates deployment of global, sustainable energy storage technology

The EVx system, developed by Energy Vault, autonomously lifts and lowers composite blocks — an amalgamation of materials like fiberglass, and EOL windblades — to renewably generate and store electricity for multi-GWh storage capacity.

Pressure Vessels 2 Jun 2021

U.S. administration sets stage for offshore floating wind turbines

Pacific Coast opened to advance areas for offshore wind off the northern and central coasts of California, follows the call for 30 GW offshore wind deployment by 2030.

Wind/Energy 28 May 2021

ATLANTIS program develops 12-MW floating offshore wind turbine concept

Part of a two-year DOE-funded project, partners including GE and Glosten investigate lighter-weight, more economically competitive designs for offshore wind.

Pressure Vessels 28 May 2021

Optimizing a wind turbine nacelle cover to meet LCOE demand

Suzlon Group redesigned a composite nacelle cover with in-situ molded stiffeners to reduce manufacturing and material costs while maximizing part performance.

Thermoplastics 26 May 2021

EconCore thermoplastic honeycomb cores deliver high-heat performance, facilitates recyclability

Honeycomb cores incorporate Sabic NORYL GTX resin for improved dimensional stability, lower water absorption and demonstration of thermoset composite skin compatibility.