Sandia Energy – Version 24 of the Composite Materials Database Now Available for Download
Wind-turbine blade growth continues to have the largest impact on energy capture and LCOE reduction. While the 40–45 meter blade is today’s mainstream segment, it is estimated that blades over 50 m will be the global norm by 2020, as the industry continues to develop higher-power-rating and lower-wind-speed turbines. 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.
