Life cycle assessment of the use of decommissioned wind blades in second life applications.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113994
Abstract: 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 composite material, is costly and thus far no high volume… read more here.
Keywords: wind; blade waste; blades second; material ... See more keywords
Offshore and onshore wind turbine blade waste material forecast at a regional level in Europe until 2050.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2020.03.018
Abstract: Wind power is a key renewable electricity source for Europe that is estimated to further develop significantly by 2050. However, the first generation of wind turbines is reaching their End of Life and the disposal… read more here.
Keywords: waste material; waste; wind turbine; blade waste ... See more keywords