Wind/Energy
GWEC data reports 2020 as second-best year for global offshore wind sector
Despite the impact of COVID-19, 2020 marks 6 GW of additional capacity for a total of 35 GW, with steady growth in China, Europe and the U.S.
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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.
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Orbital 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.
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Iberdrola 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.
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Vestas 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.
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HexPly 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.
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HP-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.
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GE 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.
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Hydroelectric 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.
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Vestas 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.
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