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The Compliance-Stiffness Paradox: Advanced Materials and Structural Solutions for Next-Generation Wind Turbine Blades

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This research explores the fundamental design challenge of modern wind turbine blades: the compliance-stiffness paradox. As blades scale up to improve energy capture and lower the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE), they must be stiff enough to withstand extreme loads yet compliant enough to morph and adapt to changing wind conditions. The text proposes that this paradox can be solved through a shift to advanced materials and structural concepts.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17045591

Author: BERKMANS S, ASHOK A, MUKESHWARAN B

Language: English

Topic: Wind Energy Research and Development

Subfield: Aerospace Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7079461570

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