CARBO4POWER Modular Wind Turbine Blade
The CARBO4POWER Modular Wind Blade, 5.8 meters long, was made using cost-effective OoA processes like One-shot vacuum infusion and AFP with 3R resins and 3R prepregs. It features carbon fiber, advanced coatings, a 3D-printed bladelet, and sensors for PHM and SHM. Its modular design reduces waste and cost, enhancing performance while scaling the IEA 15MW turbine to 1:20
Why and Whom
The CARBO4POWER Modular Wind Turbine Blade was developed under H2020 Grant Agreement 953192 with the aim of reducing offshore wind energy costs and environmental impact. Designed for energy producers, the CARBO4POWER blade improves performance and reduces lifecycle costs by utilizing advanced composites, modular design, and efficient manufacturing, ensuring longer lifespan and reduced maintenance.
Partners
R-Nano of National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) | Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult | FUNDACIÓN CIDETEC | BIOG3D | FRAUNHOFER GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG EV, IFAM
Key Benefits
Composites provide a lightweight, durable, and cost-effective solution for wind turbine blades, enhancing performance, extending lifespan, and reducing maintenance costs in harsh offshore environments. Developed materials implemented, like 3R resins, offer recyclability, repairability, and reprocessability, reducing environmental impact and making them a sustainable innovation for energy producers