the leading edge of the blade will experience a transfer of kinetic energy that over time will weaken and erode its structure. In the case of a rain shower and a modern wind turbine, this involves ...

Analysis of this data (pdf) revealed that about 30% of the annual erosion damage to wind turbine blades occurs within just 12 hours of the year. This happens when strong winds and intense rainfall ...

LANZHOU -- After enduring harsh desert conditions, massive retired wind turbine blades are set to be locally ... sits on the eastern edge of the Kumtag Desert. The small city in Northwest China's ...