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The aim of the project is to enable Danish participation in the IEA Wind Task 45 Wind Turbine Blade (WTB) Recycling. Denmark has a global leading role in wind turbine research and development and commercial-scale wind farms. The sustainability and recyclability of wind turbines became especially important due to the ageing and decommissioning of wind turbines installed in the 2000s. While 90% of wind turbine structures are recyclable and reusable, the recycling of polymer composites-based blades remains a significant challenge for the wind energy industry. To address this problem, the IEA Wind TCP Task 45 international network is built around three multi-disciplinary topics: 1) the technical aspects of recycling, waste prevention, reuse, and recycling technology; 2) integrated life cycle assessment and value chains, sustainable business models, and circular economy; and 3) standardization, certification, and legislation. The aim is to identify, explore, influence, and support decisions through exchange of information, analysis, and targeted dissemination of results. The primary outputs of the project are publications and reports. The knowledge transfer facilitated by IEA Task 45 will contribute to improved circularity and sustainability of WTBs relevant for Danish research and industry. IEA is International Energy Agency and TCP is Technology Collaborative Programme.
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