WindEurope collaboration on recyclability of rotorblades of windturbines

Resource Efficiency

Circular Economy

WindEurope, Cefic and the European Composites Industry Association (EUCIA) have jointly published recommendations for the recycling of wind turbine blades. Although some 85 to 90% of a wind turbine’s total mass can be recycled, the turbine blades represent a challenge as they are made from complex composite materials that require specific processes for recycling. With an estimated 14 000 wind turbine blades likely to be decommissioned in Europe by 2023 scaling up and improving the necessary recycling technologies and value chains is essential. The new tripartite partnership will provide effective and scalable solutions.

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Associated SDG targets

Increase resource-use efficiency and environmentally sound technologies
Reduce waste through prevention, recycling and reuse.