Wind power Features for April 2007

Wind power Features Archive

Composites turn the blades Composites turn the blades

Low weight but high strength and rigidity – these properties make composites useful as construction materials in various industries, including the wind power sector. Marcus Reichl talked to composites companies supplying the wind turbine manufacturers.

Advanced materials for turbine blade manufacture Advanced materials for turbine blade manufacture

Advanced composite materials and technologies, particularly direct manufacturing processes such as resin infusion are becoming the preferred manufacturing choice across the wind turbine industry. Philippe Christou, Technology Manager, EMEA, at Huntsman Advanced Materials looks at the latest developments.