Wind/Energy

Glass Fibers 28 Nov 2022

IIT Mandi researchers use microwaves, eco-friendly chemicals to recover glass fibers

Development of a rapid, sustainable microwave-assisted chemical recycling process targets decommissioned wind turbine blades, promotes decreased landfill disposal.

Wind/Energy 25 Nov 2022

Vestas EnVentus order, Minnesota Power proposal advance U.S. wind capacity

In November, Vestas secured a 300-MW order for the Illinois-based Goose Creek Wind farm, and Minnesota Power doubled its wind energy proposal to 400 MW, projects which are aiming for 100% clean energy for each state by 2050.

Wind/Energy 25 Nov 2022

Vestas expands partnership with long-time blades partner TPI Composites

Continuous collaborative effort is sought to strengthen the wind energy supply chain, such as production setup optimization for current and future wind blade facilities, and evaluation of future locations.

Pressure Vessels 18 Nov 2022

NCC announces Crown Estate Scotland, Owens Corning and TotalEnergies to join SusWIND

Leading stakeholders will add their voices to the SusWIND community in order to deliver a sustainable future for composites in wind.

Wind/Energy 16 Nov 2022

RewAir chooses Plataine to optimize wind turbine blade production lines

Plataine’s AI-based solution provides flexible optimization of primary production lines while reducing operational costs and carbon footprint.

Wind/Energy 15 Nov 2022

Re-Wind Network publishes second edition of repurposed wind blade design catalog

The fall/autumn 2022 Design Catalog presents designs and details of structures and products made from end-of-life repurposed wind turbine blades, with a new section on marine structures.

Pressure Vessels 9 Nov 2022

TPI Composites announces new wind industry partners

In its latest earnings results, the company announces new or extended agreements with Vestas, GE, Enercon and Nordex alongside decreased Q3 sales due to continuing industry challenges.

Pressure Vessels 26 Oct 2022

Gazelle Wind Power offshore wind platform design principles confirmed

Basin model tests verify feasibility of floating offshore wind platform’s use in a wide range of conditions.

Wind/Energy 25 Oct 2022

Taiwan project signs for 73 Siemens Gamesa offshore wind turbines

Each 14-MW turbine to be deployed in Taiwan will use 108-meter-long Siemens Gamesa IntegralBlades and nacelles from Taiwan-based nacelle factory, to be expanded by 2024.