Decision Framework for Reverse Logistics Models of Decommissioned Wind

Based on the characteristics of centralized sourcing and determinable elements in blade reverse logistics, we developed three models dominated by wind power equipment manufacturers,...

NREL Researchers Challenge Wind Turbine Design by Flipping Blades

Researchers from NREL and DTU are challenging traditional wind turbine design by reversing blade orientation in a groundbreaking experiment, revealing that potential benefits of

Reverse supply network design for circular economy pathways of wind

This study investigates the feasibility of the circular economy pathway of mechanical recycling for reuse of end-of-life blades at composite material manufacturing, while optimising the

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Wind turbine blades consist primarily of glass fibers and are usually landfilled. Given the significant amounts of blade waste expected in the future, circular economy pathways need to be identified for

Rotor blade recycling

Sofia Offshore Wind Farm (United Kingdom) At our offshore wind farm Sofia, more than half of the total 100 turbines are being equipped with recyclable rotor blades – an internationally acclaimed

Reverse logistics optimisation model for end-of-life wind turbine

In this work, a reverse logistics optimisation model for end of life wind turbine blades composites in order to improve the economic and environmental sustainability of innovative value-chains, adopting a

Reverse logistics optimisation model for end-of-life wind turbine

Mixed integer linear programming optimizes reverse logistics for recycling wind turbine blades into value-added products. The model demonstrates that recycling can reduce costs significantly

Blade Reverse Design of Large Wind Turbine

Blade is one of key parts in wind turbine. Its shape design and airfoil selection directly affects the performance of wind turbine. This paper presented reverse redesign method of blade of large wind

Towards circularity in the wind industry: Optimal reverse supply

This work aims to understand how EU directives impact the structure and viability of circularity-enabling networks by investigating the optimal reverse supply network design for end-of

Wind turbine blade carried by truck a mile and a half in reverse

“After three failed attempts, the only available option was for the driver to back 1 1/2 miles through town to take an alternate route. The Sedan Police Department would like to thank the