Life cycle assessment of the use of decommissioned wind blades in second life applications

Recycling of old wind and solar power plants is a challenge, but innovative recycling approaches offer promising solutions for the future.

Life cycle assessment of the use of decommissioned wind blades in second life applications

53,000 tonnes of blade waste from on-shore wind farms will potentially be generated in Ireland by 2040. The recycling of blades, which are made from c…

Recycling wind turbine blade materials to make improved plastics - Tech and Science Post

A new method to recycle wind turbine blades without using harsh chemicals resulted in the recovery of high-strength glass fibers and resins that allowed Washington State University researchers to repurpose the materials to create stronger plastics. The innovation provides a simple and environmentally friendly way to recycle wind turbine blades to create useful products. Reporting in the journal, Resource, Conservation, and Recycling, the team of…

China is innovating in the face of the end-of-life challenge of wind turbine blades. New technology allows them to be recycled into materials to build more durable and crack-free roads. This could transform the management of green energy waste. A solution that would fix both the wind energy market and that of the BTP market.