Composites - 16,000 tests on 500 composites now publically available
Wind turbine blade growth continues to have the largest impact on energy capture and LCOE reduction. While the 40 to 45-m long blade is today’s mainstream segment, it is estimated that blades over 50-m long will be the global norm by 2020, as the industry continues to develop turbines with higher power ratings and intended for lower-wind-speeds. This considerable growth in blade length drives challenging technical and economic demands on blade designers requiring a constantly improving understanding of composite material behavior in realistic wind applications.
