Circular Breakthrough: Wind Turbine Blade Recycling Technology Applied at Industrial Scale

What began as a research project on processing end-of-life wind turbine blades has evolved into a proven circular technology ready for industrial application. The Chair of Plastics Technology at Windesheim University of Applied Sciences developed an innovative method to reuse composite materials without loss of quality, a breakthrough in addressing a rapidly growing waste challenge within the wind energy sector.

The technology enables turbine blades, made from high-strength composite materials, to be converted into new high-value applications such as bridge decks, sheet piling and guiding structures. The method is now being applied at industrial scale and has been extensively tested for performance, safety and environmental impact.

Interested in learning more about this circular innovation and its applications? Read the full article on the Windesheim website.