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When: Wednesday, 4 December 2024, 17:00 - 17:45
Where: Room G3
Session description
This session delves into the lifecycle of wind turbines, particularly focusing on the disposal and recycling of blades and other components. We'll discuss emerging technologies and policies aimed at reducing waste, and evaluate whether wind energy truly has a waste problem, or whether advancements are turning this challenge into an opportunity.
Session chair
Alexander Vandenberghe
Head of Innovation, WindEurope
Speakers
Mitchell Rencheck
Senior Research Engineer, EPRI
Krasimira Trifonova
Asset Lifecycle Engineer (End-of-life and Decommissioning), SSE Renewables
Cecilie Ehrenreich Baastrand
AC-Technician - Waste and Data, Danish Environmental Protection Agency
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