IEA Wind Task 45: Recycling wind turbine blades
The IEA Wind Task 45 is a cross disciplinary task covering the many facet of wind turbine blade recycling.
The challenges related to wind turbine blade recycling are broad and range from technical challenges to legislation disparities and lack of information on the materials to be recycled. Recycling wind turbine blades is a process with a complex value chain involving several stakeholders with different interests.
To address the issues related to blade recycling, this Task brings the key stakeholders together to identify the barriers and mitigation strategies for the implementation of large-scale wind turbine blade recycling solutions.
Our objectives
The objective of the IEA Wind Task 45 is to identify and mitigate the barriers to the recycling of wind turbine blades. The task addresses specific challenges and aims to deliver tangible outcomes, such as recommended practices that practitioners can readily apply.
Key topics
1. Robust wind turbine blade waste prediction
2. Reliable wind turbine data to support recycling
3. Harmonized policies on the recycling of blades
4. Economic viability in the upscaling of recycling technologies
Our approach
We hold Bi-annual Meetings to build our community, and have regular dedicated work package meetings to explore specific issues. Together we are making progress towards the implementation of large-scale recycling solutions.
Task 45 events
Knowledge sharing and collaboration
The IEA Wind Task 45 brings together experts in wind turbine blade technology and recycling from industry, academia, and public authorities. To foster knowledge sharing and collaboration, the Task organizes workshops, webinars, and in-person events focused on advancing sustainable solutions for blade end-of-life management.
Link to calendar of events
Here
Recommended practice
Enabling the recycling of wind turbine blades means identifying the key information necessary for the processes in the end-of-life value chain, establishing clear methods for assessing that information, and developing effective mechanisms for sharing it. The recommended practice focuses on addressing the three to four most critical barriers currently hindering blade recycling.
Participants
Who can participate in Task 45?
To participate in Task 45, your country must be a member of the IEA Wind Implementing Agreement. Once your country is a member of the IEA Wind TCP, an organization within your country may become a participant in Task 45 and agree to the terms of the Task proposal.
Active participants (performing part of the work plan) benefit from meetings and professional exchange during the term of the Task. Countries participating in the Task benefit from the information developed by the Task.
For more information, contact the Operating Agents, Justine Beauson and Derek Berry, or the IEA Wind Secretariat.
Monday to Friday
9 am – 17 pm Central European Time
Send your mail at
jube@dtu.dk
or
derek.berry@nrel.gov