How end-of-life turbines feed into the circular economy?

Business models Creating new value Maximising value (Lifetime extensions, repowering) Technology

When: Thursday, 1 December 2022, 14:25 - 15:25
Where: Auditorium

Session description

This session will look at which materials and components are recycled from a decommissioned turbine.

Typically 80-85% of a decommissioned wind turbine is recyclable (mainly steel/copper/aluminium/iron).

Where does this recyclable material go?

What are the challenges and practical solutions?

How can we maximise the use of recycled content in new turbines?

Environmental Management and Compliance Manager, Onshore, ScottishPower Renewables

Sustainability Leader in Onshore Wind, GE Renewable Energy

Research Engineer , National Composites Centre

Project Lead – Innovation Platform Circular Economy, Covestro