Wind/Energy
VIDEO: Sustainable pressure vessel systems for heavy-duty vehicles
Automotive and filament winding experts at Voith Composites showcased their Type IV hydrogen storage tanks at JEC 2023. These 350-liter pressure vessels, manufactured with recycled carbon fiber, are primarily designed for heavy-duty vehicles.
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Aeris Energy establishes US wind turbine services division
Under Aeris Service, the Latin American wind blade manufacturer provides North American customers with various preventative and corrective maintenance services, taking advantage of increased turbine capacity.
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Vestas secures another U.S. repowering order, looks ahead to wind blade recyclability
A 158-MW order adds to Vestas’ increasing presence in the U.S., not just in wind blade and nacelle manufacturing, but also its initiatives to make blades more recyclable.
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Balmoral launches composite scour protection system
Integrated scour prevention solution for fixed offshore wind turbine systems non-invasively protects against turbine foundation instability and cable damage.
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Revolution Wind offshore wind project gains US approval
Fourth commercial-scale wind farm off of Rhode Island joins Vineyard Wind, South Fork Wind and Ocean Wind 1 projects, brings U.S. construction pipeline to 2.7 GW.
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Secured orders from Vestas power US wind economy
Wind energy is gaining momentum in the United States, back by six installation orders received by Vestas this past summer.
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TPI, GE agree to expand wind blade production capacity in Mexico
As part of its Q2 2023 earnings, TPI Composites reports an amended supply agreement with GE including new blade production lines in Mexico.
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BlueWind celebrates 1,500 composite nacelle cover milestone
In less than three years, and using only one set of molds, the Florida-based manufacturer produced 10 nacelle covers/week to meet GE Renewable Energy supply demand.
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Hexagon Purus receives orders for H2 refueling station, H2 distribution systems
Demand for Type IV cylinders remains strong as zero-emission mobility grows worldwide.
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Wind energy's ascent from then to now
Wind energy has always been a highly lucrative business for composites fabricators — even 15 years ago. This popular evergreen article from CW gives a new perspective on just how far this end market and its composite wind blades have come.
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