Future Material Needs for the Global Wind Energy Market, 2009-2014Published: June
2009 Total 157 pages, 60 figures and 31 tables
Lucintel believes there is enormous opportunity for suppliers of composite materials in the
fabrication of wind blades and other wind turbine components now
and in the future.
As larger turbines are built and installed in more difficult environments, there
is an overriding requirement to reduce blade weight, putting more emphasis on the
need for stronger and lighter materials, improved blade design, and more efficient
processing. Consequently, there will be a need for improved properties and/or performance
from current and/or alternative materials used.
Finally, to make
wind energy more competitive with other power generation technologies,
cost reductions are necessary, all the way from raw materials through fabrication,
assembly, installation and operation.
This research will provide an understanding of the future property, performance
and processing requirements for materials used in blades and other wind turbine
components from the viewpoint of major turbine manufacturers, as well as the key
strategic opportunities and players within this sector.
In particular, this study will provide the following:
- Technology Trend: An understanding of current blade manufacturing
practices, trends in blade fabrication, and preferences of wind blade manufacturers
for various materials and fabrication techniques;
- Price vs. Performance Analysis: An understanding of current composite
materials used in blade manufacturing, the relevant property and performance specifications
for each, and their price comparison.
- Impact of Material Performance on Cost of Energy Generation: Analysis
of material choice with final impact on cost of energy. An understanding of the
correlations associating composite materials used in wind turbines with blade weight
and costs of manufacturing, transporting, and installing and operating wind turbines.
- Unmet Needs Assessment: An understanding of future performance
and/or property requirements for materials used in blades and turbines; and
- Strategic Analysis: A framework to provide composite material suppliers
a sound basis for formulating an effective competitive strategy.
This report answers following Key information related to the wind energy market.
- Key raw material property specifications, performance criteria and pricing
- Current fabrication techniques and processes used
- Impact of potential composite raw material changes on blade/turbine costs; including
fabrication, assembly, installation, operation and maintenance.
- Trends and driving forces in blade design, fabrication and material technologies
- Future demands and/or targets regarding material performance and blade weight
- Requirements to supply raw materials for
wind energy applications qualification, long-term contract
pricing, etc.
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