Carbon fiber has proven itself favorably in the wind industry. When compared to traditional materials, carbon fiber allows for thinner, longer, stronger, stiffer, and lighter turbine blades. The result has been larger swept areas and more energy output. However, new demands to lower manufacturing costs without sacrificing quality have designers searching for ways to improve…

Zoltek Companies Inc. was notified by the U.S. Department of Energy / National Energy Technology Laboratory that it has been selected for negotiations leading to a $3.7 million financial assistance award for its application “Development and Commercialization of a Novel Low Cost Carbon Fiber”. This notification was part of a larger announcement by DOE Secretary…