HAWK Composite Material Database_2025-01-31

Mechanical Properties of Composite Materials for Airborne Wind Energy Kites

This database presents mechanical properties of composite materials tested at Composites Testing Laboratory (CTL Tástáil Teo.).

This database was created as part of the HAWK project funded by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) (Award number: 22/RDD/893).

One of the aims of the HAWK project was to address the use of industrial-grade composite materials in Airborne Wind Energy (AWE) systems.

In this database, novel composite material systems were selected to add to the publicly available material data in databases such as the OptiDAT, SNL/MSU/DOE and NCAMP.

The selection process for materials sought to strike a balance between pragmatism and a consideration for sustainability. This has resulted in the selection of materials with natural fibres, novel recyclability and low-cost/high production characteristics which may provide a competitive edge and a sustainable future when applied to AWE systems.

These materials were selected with the AWE industry in mind but could be equally suited for use in other industries.