WiseWind neW generatIon of SustainablE Wind turbine Blades
| The aim of this project is to develop a comprehensive approach, to produce large wind turbine blades fully recyclable and sustainable. To tackle the waste issue of wind turbine blades and reduce the CO2 emissions, the WiseWind project aims to provide the material basis for a new type of wind turbine blades, fully recyclable, which will be easily separated into high performance glass fibres and polymer resin. To identify a promising recyclable resin and introduce it in the manufacturing of large wind turbine blades, a number of innovations are required. To assist and optimize the production and recycling of wind turbine blades using the new resin, the WiseWind project will develop a computational model and digital twin of the wind turbine blade composites from cradle to grave. This model will support the adjustment of curing profiles limiting residual stresses and ensuring the best fatigue properties for the blades. The model will also provide processing conditions for the recycling processes considering several techniques. To validate the sustainability of the new resin, environmental impacts will be characterized, a cost analysis will be performed and additional social parameters will be quantified. With the existing recycling technologies, current blades mostly end in landfill. The project will help reducing the 325 ktons of blade waste predicted in 2050 in Europe [1]. The WiseWind project will also contribute to reduce CO2 emissions originating from wind turbine blades. |
Key figures
Period:
2023 - 2026
Funding year:
2022
Own financial contribution:
4.00 mio. DKK
Grant:
8.51 mio. DKK
Funding rate:
68 %
Project budget:
12.51 mio. DKK
Category
Programme
Innovationsfonden
Technology
Wind
Keywords
Cirkulær økonomi
Materialeudvikling
Transport (person og gods)
Case no.
2079-00004A
Participants
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU) (Main Responsible)
Partners and economy
| Partner | Subsidy | Auto financing |
|---|---|---|
| Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy | 1,61 mio. DKK | 2,41 mio. DKK |
| Danmarks Tekniske Universitet | 6,30 mio. DKK | 0,70 mio. DKK |
| Reflow ApS | 0,59 mio. DKK | 0,89 mio. DKK |
