| Title | Wind Turbine Blade Waste Circularity Coupled with Urban Regeneration: A Conceptual Framework |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 27808 |
| Authors | Karavida, S; Peponi, A |
| Title | Wind Turbine Blade Waste Circularity Coupled with Urban Regeneration: A Conceptual Framework |
| Year | 2023 |
| Published | Energies, 16.0, 3 |
| Abstract | With the vast majority of scientists agreeing that the only hope in mitigating the adverse effects of climate change is to drop our carbon emissions to net zero by 2050, the decarbonization of the electricity sector is an environmental emergency. Wind energy can be a leader in the energy transition to a carbon emission-free economy. However, the wind energy transition must be carefully implemented to mitigate the economic, environmental, and social consequences of this change. Blade waste from end-of-life wind turbines is the Achilles' heel of this energy transition and the main impediment to its full acceptance. Aiming to support efficient blade waste management and therefore to ensure sustainable wind energy transition, we conduct a two-fold methodology. In the first part, we propose a novel conceptual framework of upcycling and downcycling end-of-life solutions in an urban regeneration setting. In the second part, we use the case study method to illustrate the aspects of our conceptual framework by analyzing real life case studies. This study suggests that end-of-life blades are used in the cement coprocessing of waste and in architectural projects under urban regeneration transformation processes, closing the material loop according to the circular economy and sustainability principles. |
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