Strengthening the Power Grid

July 31, 2024

The U.S. power grid is straining under the triple burden of increased demand, aging infrastructure and severe weather. Between 2011 and 2021, the country’s utility companies experienced 64% more...

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A Second Life for Wind Blades

August 05, 2023

Developing new methods of recycling composite wind blades is taking on greater urgency as the U.S. becomes more reliant on this natural energy source. By 2050, the country could...

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Wind Blades of a Different Stripe

February 15, 2023

Launched in September 2020, the ZEBRA (Zero wastE Blade ReseArch) project is led by French research center IRT Jules Verne, with partners that include resin manufacturer Arkema, R&D center...

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Biocomposites in Wind Energy

August 02, 2022

The world’s increasing reliance on wind energy has spurred demand for wind turbines and the giant blades that power them. But meeting those market needs has been difficult due...

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