2024, Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, Marine Internships, Wind Blade Repurposing

This report discusses the concept of circular economy, and applies this to blade repurposing being a solution to the increasing amount of wind turbine blade wastage. Existing repurposing companies and projects are showcased, and the social benefits that these may provide are discussed. Challenges to repurposing and potential solutions are discussed, and finally recommendations are made to the wind industry developers that wish to explore repurposing as a sustainable end of life solution for blades. The following report was produced as part of the Marine Futures Internship; a collaborative project between Natural England, Ørsted, The Crown Estate and the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, which is funded by The Crown Estate and managed by Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust.