Wind/Energy
Acciona, SSE Renewables sign agreement for offshore wind development
The partners will look to develop projects in Spain and Portugal, as well as jointly exploring other potential markets.
Read MoreOrbital Composites to demonstrate containerized 3D printing robots for AM wind blade manufacture
Project aims to demonstrate additive manufacturing of >100-meter-long composite wind blades with >25% reduced cost.
Read MoreIberdrola plans first industrial-scale floating offshore wind farm in Spain
The 2,000-MW project is part of the 150 initiatives presented for Spanish industrial and employment transformation. Could generate 2,800+ jobs/year, involve 52 Spanish SMEs, with €1 billion investment.
Read MoreVestas to consolidate Colorado footprint, reflects lower near-term market demand
Blades production consolidation across three Colorado facilities to strengthen Vestas’ Service and Construction setup and improve execution efficiency.
Read MoreHexPly XF surface materials satisfy high-quality wind blade surface finish
Suitable for prepreg and infusion processes, Hexcel’s HexPly XF reduce shell manufacturing time by up to 2 hours and removes all surface defects prior to painting.
Read MoreHP-RTM as a means to reduce hydrogen tank packaging space and cost
BBG Gmbh & Co. KG has developed molds for producers of type IV CFRP tanks, integrating automation and sensors for faster, cheaper production of adjustable-length hydrogen storage cylinders.
Read MoreGE to research AM for wind turbine blades
Twenty-five-month project to couple low-cost thermoplastic skin with AM for high-performance wind blade designs to be used on large rotors.
Read MoreHydroelectric turbine blade design propelled by composites
Glass fiber composites power the development of a modular, spiral-shaped hydroelectric micro turbine blade for low-cost, high-efficiency renewable energy generation.
Read MoreVestas unveils 15-MW offshore wind turbine with 115.5-meter-long blades
Industry’s largest rotor ups output by 65% versus 9.5 MW turbines, serial production for 2024.
Read MoreSicomin GreenPoxy resins contribute to first NFC wind turbine nacelle
Sicomin’s bio-based resins, intumescent FR gelcoats and UV-resistant clear coatings meet stringent requirements for Greenboats’ 7.3-meter natural fiber composite nacelle.
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