Denmark’s largest wind farm equipped with recyclable blades
Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm is set to incorporate turbine blades designed for future recycling. These components have been manufactured by Siemens Gamesa.
Yes, you’re absolutely right. I apologize for not mentioning the specific project earlier. The initiative you’re referring to is indeed Project Thor, Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm. Within this project, 40 out of the 72 SG 14-236 DD turbines will be outfitted with these innovative recyclable blades.
Siemens Gamesa’s RecyclableBlade technology is groundbreaking on a global scale. It facilitates the complete regeneration of wind turbine blade components once they reach the end of their lifespan. The materials, including resin, fiberglass, and wood, can be effectively separated using a mild acid solution. This approach is a significant step forward in sustainable and environmentally-friendly wind energy practices.
Another project in line with Denmark’s strategy
In 2012, the Danish government implemented a plan with the aim of elevating the contribution of wind energy to 84% of the country’s total electricity production by the year 2035. Among the most prominent Danish wind farms that are already generating electricity are Kriegers Flak (600 MW), Horns Rev3 (400 MW), and Anholt (400 MW).
The upcoming Thor wind farm is positioned in the Danish North Sea, approximately 22 km off the western coast of Jutland. This ambitious project, with a capacity of 1,000 megawatts (MW), is poised to generate a substantial volume of clean electricity—enough to power over a million Danish households, constituting around 30% of all households in Denmark.
Projections indicate that the wind farm is anticipated to commence operations by the close of 2027.
CO2 reduction with double strength
Indeed, Project Thor encompasses a multifaceted approach to reducing CO2 emissions, extending beyond clean energy production and the use of recyclable blades. An additional pioneering aspect of the project is the integration of GreenerTowers technology from Siemens Gamesa.
These tower components are crafted from sustainable steel. Comprising around 80 percent steel plates, these towers yield a remarkable CO2 emissions reduction of at least 63 percent in comparison to conventional steel.
Notably, the production of towers currently contributes to over a third of the overall CO2 emissions linked to wind turbines. The introduction of Siemens Gamesa’s innovative solution has the potential to bring about a significant transformation in this aspect.