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China proposes first standards for recycling wind turbines to manage imminent surge of retired equipment

Proposed standards prioritise reuse and recycling of wind blades while banning landfilling and burning. By 2030, 35 million tonnes of waste from decommissioned wind and solar photovoltaic equipment will need to be recycled, recycling association says. China has issued its first set of proposed standards for recycling retired onshore wind turbines, laying the foundation for … Continue reading China proposes first standards for recycling wind turbines to manage imminent surge of retired equipment

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Reuse or recycle batteries?

More and more batteries will be needed in the future. This also means that more batteries will have to be recycled or reused. But which method is the most effective and sustainable? Well, as we discovered, it depends on which cutting-edge researcher you ask. By Mattias Dahlström In the future, a more sustainable and fossil-free … Continue reading Reuse or recycle batteries?

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Ørsted commits to reuse or recycle all solar panels

Ørsted is the world’s first energy developer to commit to reuse or recycle all solar panels from its global portfolio of solar farms with immediate effect. Solar energy is a key technology for the green energy transition and for limiting global warming. The deployment of this technology requires vast amounts of virgin materials. The mining … Continue reading Ørsted commits to reuse or recycle all solar panels

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