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"This project is a vital step towards establishing a commercial recycling route for composite materials in the UK and beyond, covering both wind turbine blades and several other applications in the construction and transport sectors. Malcolm Forsyth, Sustainability Manager at Composites UK and overall project leader, said:
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The Innovate UK grant will make blade recycling a firm reality, building on the expertise of the researchers at Strathclyde University and our decades of experience at Aker Offshore Wind to create a commercially-viable green solution." "At COP26 we heard the urgent call for action and this planned innovation will answer that call to secure tangible solutions for circular business models. "This project will be an important piece in our drive to accelerate the move to net zero waste and emissions and demonstrates Aker Offshore Wind's commitment to sustainability across the lifecycle of a wind project all while investing in Scotland and the UK to build a more sustainable future for decades to come. Sian Lloyd-Rees, Managing Director of Aker Offshore Wind UK, said: "In line with the goals agreed at COP26, the UK Government is investing in research and innovation projects right across the UK to help create a greener future." It's great news that this funding will support the development of wind turbine blade recycling, helping prevent blades ending up in landfill and furthering our green ambitions. "Offshore wind is playing an important role in our plans to reach net zero, particularly in Scotland. UK Government Minister for Scotland Malcolm Offord said:
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The pilot project will now put this into action, with the aim to make recycling of composite parts the norm and ensure the wind industry is a driving force for a new circular economy. With thousands of turbines being erected and built as part of the transition away from fossil fuels, the project partners applied to the UK Government for support to position the UK as the global leader in blade recycling and provide a futureproofed solution for turning waste into new resources. The environmental benefits from this project cannot be understated as waste from wind turbine blades alone are expected to reach around 2 million tonnes globally by 2050, and UK volumes of composite waste already exceed 100,000 tonnes per year.Īker Offshore Wind has pledged its support to trade body WindEurope's call for a Europe-wide landfill ban on decommissioned wind turbine blades by 2025 and considers this project a crucial step towards setting a new standard for the industry. Innovate UK, the UK Government's innovation agency, has awarded £1.3 million to the project, with Aker Offshore Wind contributing more than £500,000 to make the project a reality.Īt present, when giant turbine blades reach the end of their working lives, there are only two options for managing the waste: send them to a landfill or to waste-to-energy plants where they are combusted at significant energy cost. The project is set up to commercialise a revolutionary method developed by the University of Strathclyde to separate the glass-fibre and resin components in composites and recover the glass-fibre component which can then be reprocessed, moulded, and reused in other industries, such as the motor trade and the construction industry. Other academic and industry partners include Nottingham University, global waste management firm SUEZ, composite distributor GRP Solutions and composite part manufacturer Cubis.