When wind turbine blades wear out, what happens next?

They were there to continue the demolition of wind turbines that had been producing electricity for the last 28 years.

A similar image may be seen around the world as the initial wave of wind turbines constructed in the late 1990s and early 2000s being deactivated.

In the case of Hagshaw Hill, the current turbines will be replaced with taller and more efficient ones capable of producing up to ten times more electricity.

However, deciding what to do with the old turbines presents a challenge.

Between 85 and 95% of a turbine’s parts, such as steel, aluminum, and copper, are easily recyclable, but the blades are another story.