A Review of Topology Optimization Design for Wind Turbine Components

LI Jiapan; LONG Kai; HUANG Jingbo; AYESHA Saeed; GUO Nianzhi; LIU Xuewu

doi:10.3724/j.gyjzG25081103

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LI Jiapan, LONG Kai, HUANG Jingbo, AYESHA Saeed, GUO Nianzhi, LIU Xuewu. A Review of Topology Optimization Design for Wind Turbine Components[J]. INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION, 2026, 56(10): 165-173. doi: 10.3724/j.gyjzG25081103

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LI Jiapan, LONG Kai, HUANG Jingbo, AYESHA Saeed, GUO Nianzhi, LIU Xuewu. A Review of Topology Optimization Design for Wind Turbine Components[J]. INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION, 2026, 56(10): 165-173. doi: 10.3724/j.gyjzG25081103

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A Review of Topology Optimization Design for Wind Turbine Components

doi: 10.3724/j.gyjzG25081103

1. China Huadian Engineering Co., Ltd., Beijing 100160, China;
2. School of New Energy, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China

Received Date: 2025-08-11
Available Online: 2026-11-06

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In recent years， the prevalence of large-scale wind turbines has been evident. As the wind turbines transition from terrestrial to marine environments， their service environment has become increasingly harsh. In the context of striving for the lowest cost per kilowatt-hour over the full life cycle， the structural optimization technology has garnered the interest of design and R&D professionals. Topology optimization （TO）， as an advanced structural optimization technology， may determine the ideal material distribution of a structure at the conceptual design phase， thus establishing a solid foundation for further detailed design. To promote the development of TO design technology for wind turbine components， the historical status of TO theory and its applications in various industries are reviewed. The present condition and deficiencies of the TO design for wind turbine blades， towers， floating platforms， and others are summarized. The challenges in the implementation of TO are analyzed， and prospective development trends are presented.
- wind turbine,
- topology optimization,
- jacket structure,
- main frame,
- blade

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