TY  - JOUR
AU  - Yoldaş, Dudu Mertgenç
AU  - Yalçinkaya, Senai
AU  - Yoldaş, Mehmet Fatih
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/06/03
TI  - Use of Composite Materials in Wind Turbine Blades: A Comprehensive Review
JO  - Journal of Energy and Power Technology
SP  - 010
VL  - 08
IS  - 02
AB  - The increasing demand for sustainable energy has accelerated the development of high-performance wind turbine systems. In this context, material selection for turbine blades plays a critical role in ensuring structural efficiency, fatigue resistance, and long-term reliability. This study evaluates the mechanical and structural advantages of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites over glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) materials in wind turbine blade applications. Results from the literature indicate that CFRP provides significantly higher stiffness-to-weight and strength-to-weight ratios, enabling weight reductions of 20-30% in critical blade components such as spar caps. This reduction improves aeroelastic stability, decreases fatigue loading, and enhances overall energy capture efficiency. Furthermore, CFRP exhibits superior fatigue resistance under cyclic loading conditions exceeding 108 cycles, which is essential for the typical 20-30 years service life of wind turbines. However, the higher cost of CFRP remains a limiting factor, leading to its selective use in load-critical regions. The findings suggest that hybrid material strategies combining GFRP and CFRP offer an optimal balance between cost and performance.
SN  - 2690-1692
UR  - https://doi.org/10.21926/jept.2602010
DO  - 10.21926/jept.2602010
ID  - Yoldaş2026
ER  -