Application of E-type Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic with Epoxy matrix in Wind Turbine Blades

Abstract

Wind energy is one of the important renewable energy generation resources for the solution of global energy problem. Wind turbine blades experiences wind and gravity loading which are critical factors for the performance of the consideration for the materials used. E-type Glass Fiber with Epoxy matrix possesses high stiffness, low density and good fatigue resistance along with low cost, which makes them good candidate for the selection of wind turbine blade material. In this paper, mechanical properties of E-type Glass Fiber with Epoxy matrix composite materials are discussed with future challenges for materials in the field of wind turbines.