America Can Recycle 90% of Wind Turbine Mass, According to New DOE Report

A new report from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) outlines recommendations that could increase the recycling and reuse of decommissioned wind energy equipment and materials. Among other findings, the research reveals that existing U.S. infrastructure could process 90% of the mass of decommissioned wind turbines

New Progress Made in Sino-German Industrial Cooperation on Wind & Solar Recycling Visit to Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI)

To advance industrial cooperation and matchmaking between China and Germany in the recycling of wind and photovoltaic equipment, Zhang Hui, Deputy Secretary-General of the International Renewable Energy Equipment Recycling Association and the Committee for Wind and Solar Equipment Recycling under China National Resources Recycling Association, paid an official visit to Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI) in Berlin.

How to build a circular economy for wind turbine blades through policy and partnerships

The wind industry is committed to achieve the full recyclability of our turbines in line with the EU’s Circular Economy Action Plan and the ambitions of the EU Green Deal.

China issues guidelines on recycling wind-power, photovoltaic equipment

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Europe bans disposal of decommissioned wind turbine blades in landfills: A step towards life cycle sustainability

The wind power capacity increased 53 per cent year-over-year (YoY) in 2020 compared to 2019. The total now stands at 743 GW. Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) estimated a 63 per cent increase by 2025.