Wind Energy
The wind industry has been increasing blade length approximately 6.5 feet per year over the last 10 years. The growth can be attributed, in part, to a developing offshore wind market and larger wind turbines with longer blades. The increase in length has allowed the industry to increase production by using larger turbines and, therefore, lower the cost of energy.
Properties and Benefits
- Light weight
- Ability to spin faster and capture winds at lower velocity
- Design flexibility for complex shapes
- Easy to repair
- Longer blade life
- Better turbine performance
- Reduction in turbine loads
- High strength
- Corrosion resistance
Applications and Products
- Onshore and Offshore Wind Turbine Blades
- Nacelles
- Foundation Towers
- Rotors
- Generators
- Shafts and Gearboxes
Case Studies
IACMI 9-Meter Turbine Blade
The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation, IACMI, a Manufacturing USA institute driven by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and the U.S. Department of Energy, led a team of industry and government partners to fabricate an advanced technology wind turbine blade.
