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Significant progress on the recyclability of wind turbine blades with improved design.

🌍 Wind Power’s Waste Problem: A Challenge and an Opportunity for Innovation As wind energy grows, managing turbine blade waste has become a pressing issue. These blades, with a lifespan of up to 20 years, often end up in landfills, contributing to a mounting environmental challenge. By 2050, we could see 43 million tons of blade waste globally. However, this challenge presents an exciting opportunity for #innovation! Several projects are already tackling the issue of #recycling wind turbines: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (USA) has developed a recyclable turbine blade made from plant-based materials. These blades can be broken down and reused, offering a more sustainable alternative to traditional fiberglass composites. More info here https://lnkd.in/dKxbCguZ The ZEBRA Project (Europe) has created recyclable wind turbine blades using advanced thermoplastic resin. Their latest achievement includes a 77-meter blade that incorporates recycled materials, pushing #sustainability forward in blade production. More info here https://lnkd.in/dXDmrDmN Vestas, one of the leading manufacturers, is aiming to produce 100% recyclable blades by 2024 through innovative solutions for epoxy-based composites. More info here https://lnkd.in/dzNvXvU6 These are some of the examples that represent just the beginning of how the wind energy industry is embracing recycling and sustainability. More innovative solutions are on the horizon, and I can't wait to see how we continue to transform this challenge into an opportunity for growth and environmental stewardship! #WindEnergy #CircularEconomy #Innovation #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #GreenTechnology #ClimateAction #Renewables #SustainableFuture #Recycling #ZeroWaste #EnergyTransition #EcoInnovation #Cleantech

GREENER ROADBUILDING🔥👷🛣️💚🇩🇪🌍: With its burner that can be run with 100% green hydrogen, Benninghoven, a Wirtgen Group Company, offers a pioneering solution for more sustainability in road construction. The German company reports that the first customer has already used it to produce several thousand tons of asphalt with virtually no emissions. Asphalt production is the biggest factor in making future road construction more sustainable. The most eco-friendly energy sources are low-temperature asphalt, recycling content of up to 100% reclaimed asphalt, and hydrogen. They are sustainable, future-proof, and economical solutions for substantially reducing emissions. WIRTGEN GROUP Heinrich Steins Steven Mac Nelly Mario Linnemann Michaela Adams #hydrogen #asphalt #burner #sustainability #carbonreduction #roadconstruction #germany

Wind Turbine Recycling is looking for Investors ♻️👍 Recently, I've been receiving a lot of messages from you asking what I'm currently working on. Some of you already know that I'm deeply involved in a major project under the banner of Wind Turbine Recycling 🌬️ Together with an incredible team, led by Kamila Glinka, we're working on an innovative method for processing wind turbine blades ♻️ Our innovative approach at Wind Turbine Recycling extends beyond just the processing of turbine blades. We're particularly proud of the groundbreaking concrete 🏗️ we produce by recovering glass and carbon fibers from decommissioned wind turbine blades. These fibers, which would otherwise contribute to environmental waste, become key components in our innovative technology ♻️ 👉Currently, I'm in the process of assembling a team of INVESTORS who would like to participate in this project. 👉If you're interested in getting involved, let me know on message , and I'll provide you with more details 📩 #windturbines #windenergy #recycling #recyclingtechnology #concrete #innovativeconcrete #constructionmarket #investors #renewableenergy #composites #windenergy #windturbine #offshore #duraledge #plastic #sustainability #recycling #BladeRecycling #circulareconomy #maintenanceengineering #sustainable #energy

Millions flow to carbon removal, but are we missing the bigger picture? Vaulted Deep's recent $58.3 million deal to remove 152,480 metric tons of CO2 raises eyebrows. While their biomass carbon removal and storage (BiCRS) technology shows promise, let's delve deeper and question the potential downsides of such large-scale financial commitments in the carbon removal market. The Allure of "Undo": BiCRS offers a seemingly simple solution: inject waste deep underground to permanently store CO2. This narrative can be seductive, potentially fostering a "business as usual" mentality. Companies may see carbon removal as a way to offset continued emissions, delaying crucial efforts to reduce them at the source. Where are the Incentives for Reduction? Focusing heavily on carbon removal can create a misplaced sense of security. It could weaken incentives for industries to transition to cleaner technologies and processes. True to the motto: Why invest heavily in reducing emissions if you can simply pay to "undo" them later? The Long Shadow of Uncertainty: While Vaulted Deep emphasises permanent storage, long-term risks remain. Leakage from underground formations and the unforeseen consequences of large-scale CO2 injection are areas requiring further investigation. I am wondering about the readiuness of the technology and it’s scalability. A Call for a Balanced Approach: Vaulted Deep's innovation deserves recognition, but it shouldn't overshadow the urgency of carbon reduction. We need a multi-pronged attack, with significant investments in renewable energy, sustainable practices, and energy efficiency. Nd we need these solutions in the Global North as well as in the Global South. Let's Talk: Huge financial deals in carbon removal are a double-edged sword. They offer a potential solution, but can we afford to be distracted from the real challenge – slashing emissions? Let's have a critical conversation about the role of carbon removal technologies within a comprehensive climate action plan. What are your thoughts? Is a focus on carbon removal a dangerous crutch, or can it be part of the solution? #climateaction #carbonremoval #carboncapture #VaultedDeep #sustainability https://lnkd.in/geppWzSd

Today in #ccus #carboncapture Yes folks, it’s still a #fossilfuel industry scam. Any institution that continues to support this delay tactic and that doesn’t have the ‘excuse’ of making money while destroying the planet should go and have a word with itself. Professionals working on #carboncapture should have a chat with their children and a long look in the mirror. Looking at you here, International Energy Agency (IEA) #sustainability #decarbonization #energytransition

Wind turbine recycling is crucial for a sustainable future! A recent article by The New York Times highlights the challenges in recycling wind turbine blades. At Seebury, we're leading the charge with innovative solutions to tackle this problem. Stay tuned for more updates, and follow us or visit Seebury.com to learn how we're making a difference! 🌍 #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #GreenSolutions #seebury Read more about the problem here: https://lnkd.in/dgWFbCDs

Unfortunately, most of the CDR methods being developed today are either skeptical, costly, non-scalable, or difficult to monitor. The least problematic method from an environmental perspective is often the most rejected from a business standpoint due to weak MRV. Burning dead trees and biomass and store/utilize the emitted gas is also questionable because it disrupts the carbon cycle. Preventing the decomposition of biomass to reduce CO2 emissions interferes with this natural process. By burning biomass, we deprive microorganisms of their food, negatively impacting nutrient cycling. In simpler terms, burning biomass reduces the nutrients available for current and future plants and trees. Ocean electrolysis methods fare no better. A single droplet of ocean water contains thousands of microorganisms. Running direct electricity strong enough to break chemical bonds will also kill these microorganisms and affect the ocean food web badly. These are just two examples highlighting why current CDR methods are questionable. Other methods might be less controversial but are either prohibitively expensive or not scalable to gigaton levels, based on current capabilities rather than optimistic projections pitched to investors/media. #CDR #CarbonRemoval #ClimateChange

Waste wood already has quite a few practical uses/applications, but now it can also serve as a means to generate power. How awesome is that? An #ecofriendly way of using this wood to produce electricity. #Sustainability #Energy

Pellets, small powerhouses of sustainability! ♻️ Did you know that they're made from compressed wood waste or sawdust? This means they're a renewable and sustainable energy source. By choosing pellets, we're taking a big step towards reducing our dependence on finite fossil fuels, which in turn leads to a significant drop in carbon emissions. Be a part of making a small change that makes a big impact! 🌍 Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact us: 📩 [email protected] 📞 +46 (0)171 44 00 66 #energy #energysolutions #environment #pelenergy #pellets