Plastics Help Deliver Alternative Energy

Rising oil prices and increased concern over shortages in the Middle East have more and more people looking to alternative energy sources, such as wind power. And plastics play an important role in the design behind this technology. Many of the blades used on wind turbines are made of fibreglass-reinforced polyester. Plastics can also be found in the gearboxes, generators and electronic equipment used to capture and harness the energy.