The material used in rotor blades is a crucial choice for any wind turbine manufacturer. Covestro offers high-tech polyurethane resins with fast flow processing for strong, long-lasting wind turbine rotor blades.
These rotor blades are fabricated from a polyurethane resin and glass fibre fabric. The use of polyurethane resin instead of conventional composites makes the blade production cycle shorter and less energy intensive. Additionally, the material has better mechanical properties.
As a result, the wind blades become lighter, yet longer and therefore more cost-efficient than those made from tradional materials, increasing the feasibility of wind as a low-carbon energy solution.
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