Sessions
Becoming circular: turbine components recycling
Environmental impacts, spatial planning & social acceptance
When: Thursday, 4 April 2019, 15:00 - 16:15
Where: Auditorium 2
Session description
The recycling of wind turbine components is a multifaceted challenge that is becoming more pressing as a significant part of Europe’s wind turbine fleet nears the end of its operational lifetime. This session will look at the state-of-the-art in dealing with the different types of materials included in wind turbine components such as composite materials for blades and lubricants. It will provide an overview of existing recycling technologies and regulatory frameworks, as well as concrete examples of solutions.
Session chair
Uli Suedhoff
Europe Business Development Manager, GE Renewable Energy
Introduction
Ann Dierckx
Sustainable Development Director, CEFIC
Kristen Skelton
HSE & Sustainability Specialist, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
Presentations
Creating a circular economy in wind energy with bearing and lubrication system remanufacturing
Raimond Breuker
SKF
Recycling the wind turbine blade waste to valuable chemicals – Finally a sustainable and economically viable solution for the composites?
Nina Kallio
New Business Manager, Virol B.V
