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ECONOMÍA CIRCULAR EN PALAS EÓLICAS Siemens Gamesa is producing 115-meter-long blades for Ørsted ´s Greater Changua 2b + 4 in Taiwan, using recycled glass fibers from old wind turbine blades. As turbines from the early days of the wind industry reach their end of life, the industry is committed to finding sustainable ways to dispose of materials, especially composite materials in blades. We joined the DecomBlades project in 2021, which aims to establish sustainable value chains for recycling wind turbine blades. In October 2023, the DecomBlades project announced its success in retrieving and processing fibres from old blades into new high-performing fibres. Together with our value chain partners we are now using these fibers to produce new 115-meter-long blades. It’s more than recyclability. It’s full circularity 

Back in 2018, when I was working in recycling technologies, the EU presented us with one of the most challenging issues for the future: recycling blades from aero-generators. At the time, the main solutions were either landfilling or environmentally unfriendly processes. Fast forward seven years, and I’m thrilled to see that truly industrial, game-changing solutions have emerged. It's amazing to witness the progress and innovation that are helping to address this tricky challenge sustainably. Excited to see how these advancements will shape the future of recycling and renewable energy! #Recycling #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Innovation #RenewableEnergy #CleanTech #WindEnergy #GreenTechnology #SustainableSolutions

One step closer to full turbine blade circularity at our Greater Changhua 2b and 4 Offshore Wind Farm! ♻️     Together with Siemens Gamesa, we're installing new turbine blades made with recycled glass fibres from old blades for the first time in the industry. The breakthrough innovation stems from the three-year DecomBlades innovation project, where we together with nine other partners worked to establish sustainable, cost-efficient recycling value chains for wind turbine blades.      The project demonstrated that glass fibres from old blades can be retrieved and used in the production of new, high-quality fibres that match the requirements for new blades. This helps reduce the need for new materials and proves that there are feasible ways to sustainably repurpose materials from old wind turbine blades.     We're excited to incorporate recycled glass fibres in the new blades at Greater Changhua 2b and 4 – taking us one step closer to full turbine blade circularity.  

ECONOMÍA CIRCULAR EN PALAS EÓLICAS Ørsted, together with Siemens Gamesa, is installing new turbine blades made with recycled glass fibres from old blades for the first time in the industry. The breakthrough innovation stems from the three-year DecomBlades innovation project, where we together with nine other partners worked to establish sustainable, cost-efficient recycling value chains for wind turbine blades. The project demonstrated that glass fibres from old blades can be retrieved and used in the production of new, high-quality fibres that match the requirements for new blades. This helps reduce the need for new materials and proves that there are feasible ways to sustainably repurpose materials from old wind turbine blades.

[SUCCESS🏆STORY]   2024 JEC Composites Innovation Awards winner in the category Renewable Energies: CETEC Project and partners Vestas, Olin, Aarhus University, Danish Technological Institute and Stena Recycling Norge for the “Blade Circularity Solution” project 📄 CETEC's Blade Circularity Solution renders epoxy-based turbine blades circular without altering the material’s design or composition. It employs a chemical process breaking down epoxy resin into virgin-grade materials, establishing a circular economy for blade manufacturing. Their innovation redefines circularity for epoxy-based turbine blades. It precisely separates glass, carbon fibres, core material, metal components and resin for dedicated recycling, optimising reuse and enhancing circular value chains. Featuring cutting-edge chemcycling, it breaks down epoxy resin into chemical monomers, ensuring recycled materials achieve virgin-grade properties. Emphasizing sustainability, it operates efficiently using non-toxic, standardised chemicals with minimal energy input. Tailored for conventional epoxy-based turbine blades, it addresses an industry gap, supported by waste handlers' interest and ongoing industrial scaling, promising swift lab-to-large-scale implementation. 💡Key benefits: • Circularity for epoxy-based composite material • Recyclability without modifying design • New sustainable raw material source • Strengthening the wind industry's sustainability proposition • Immediate scalability and mature recycling value streams   #JECinnovationawards #composites #cetecproject #renewableenergies #turbineblades #carbonfibre #recycling #chemcycling #windenergy Watch Allan Poulsen discuss the recent success in this competition in this video! https://lnkd.in/eneDM9GG

Discover the strategies driving progress toward the Net Zero goal in the Ceramic and Glass Sector: https://lnkd.in/dZMRt-Xd #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #CleanTechnologies #SustainableInnovation

REGA’s head of commercial João Rosa Santos spoke at this year’s Lisbon Energy Summit, sharing our insights on the role of #greenhydrogen in the #energytransition. João looked at our partners in key industries such as glass bringing to the forefront the challenges of decarbonizing hard to abate industries. @REGA we are committed to help accelerate the Portuguese industry’s journey towards #netzero through our #GreenHydrogenValleys, which we are set to replicate nationwide. @REGA, energy matters for a more sustainable industry. #REGAENERGY #energythatmatters #lisbonenergysummit #decarbonization

Exploring #Sustainability in Carbon Fiber Production is a step towards a greener #future. In our latest blog, let's explore how innovative practices, from #recycling strategies to energy-efficient technologies, are shaping a more eco-friendly future for #composites. Discover how the industry is addressing environmental challenges while meeting the demand for high-performance materials. https://lnkd.in/g7ssapFK #Sustainability #CarbonFiber #GreenComposites #InnovativeMaterials #NitProComposites #CarbonFiberComposites