Co-funded by the
European Union
RenerCycle
Developing industrial and technological solutions to boost the circular economy in renewables
Early stage
RenerCycle proposes a new circular model of non-linear production and consumption for onshore projects. In addition to the dismantling of wind farms, and the repairing and reconditioning of wind turbine components as spare parts, the plan includes recycling metallic materials such as steel and castings, the composite materials of wind turbines (blades and nacelles) as well as organic materials such as gearbox oils, among other industrial initiatives.
The need
By 2030 more than 50,000 wind turbines in Europe will have reached or exceeded their 20 years of useful life. This means that some 500,000 tons of turbine blades will have similarly reached the end of their useful lives. From 2025, this component cannot be landfilled and must be recycled.
The solution
RenerCycle proposes a new circular model of non-linear production and consumption for onshore projects. In addition to the dismantling of wind farms, and the repairing and reconditioning of wind turbine components as spare parts, the plan includes recycling metallic materials such as steel and castings, the composite materials of wind turbines (blades and nacelles) as well as organic materials such as gearbox oils, among other industrial initiatives.
The value proposition
- Circular economy services that help transform the industry into one completely sustainable.
- Wind farms dismantling and site restoration.
- Refurbishing of wind turbine components for spare parts market.
- Recovery of materials.
- Recycling of composites and other materials.
