Feature Wind energy An increasingly efficient sector 35 Market news TPI Composites agreements with Gamesa and Vestas Wind Systems GE completes acquisition of LM Wind Power 38 Overview Double digit growth again for the wind energy 40 Focus lnside lndia's wind turbine industry 42 Testimony Strong growth in wind energy worldwide 44 Process Perfect composite parts, thanks to the «direct infusion» process and resin conditioning " Opinion n°116 45 Technologies Evolution of technologies and materials used in wind turbine blade manufacturing 48 Resin New products for longer blades help to cut cost News Today, DAS Energy offers flexible, lightweight PV modules, designed and made in Austria 8 SGL Carbon SE acquires shares from Tokai Carbon in Asian joint venture " Chinese advanced material manufacturer GON Holding takes majority stake in Compositence Carbon fiber producer Guangwei Composites listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange CONTENTS Edito ............................................................ Opinion: Renewable energy Index ...................................................... Advertisers 6 ............................. ....................................... 10 3 66 jec composites magazine / N°116 October 2017 An interview with RobeRt buchingeR, Chief Technology Officer, DAS Energy JEC Asia The unique international composites platform dedicated to Asia-Pacific lnternational JEC Conferences: Knowledge and networking 4 66 In brief Floorplan 16 Agenda