In China, a wind turbine blade about 110 meters long has been presented that can be fully recycled after the end of its service life. It is made from a carbon-fiber-based composite material, using special resins and pultruded panels. This combination of materials provides both strength, relatively low weight, and the possibility of later recycling.
This is a notable development for wind energy. Wind turbine blades are usually made from very durable composite materials that are difficult to dispose of. As a result, the industry faces a waste problem: old blades take up a lot of space and require additional costs for recycling or storage.
The new Chinese development offers a more environmentally friendly cycle. The blade’s materials can be returned for reuse, which means less pressure on nature and a smaller volume of industrial waste. At the same time, a length of about 110 meters allows the turbine to capture more energy from the wind.
Green energy is starting to think not only about how to replace coal and gas, but also about how not to leave behind mountains of difficult waste.
