'Gamechanger': Vestas unveils novel wind blade recycling technology

Michael Holder
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Wind farm blades have been growing in size over the years as larger turbines are developed | Credit: Vestas
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Wind farm blades have been growing in size over the years as larger turbines are developed | Credit: Vestas

Turbine maker and host of experts aim to present recycling solution for use across wind industry within three years

A group of industry and academic experts led by wind turbine giant Vestas have unveiled new technology they claim will enable wind turbine blades to be fully recycled, with a view to presenting an industry-ready...

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