Case: Cross section cut from wind turbine blade
Wind turbine blade cross section
Technical University of Denmark
Clean Energy / Plastic Recycling
Offshore wind energy is an important source of renewable energy. Decommissioned Vindeby blades were adopted by Technical University of Denmark, DTU Wind, and are currently used in ongoing project activity investigating the fiber-reinforced composite structures.
The cross section cut from the middle of a 17-meter-long wind turbine blade from Vindeby offshore wind farm.
Vindeby offshore wind farm was a remarkable pioneering project in wind energy. Vindeby Offshore was established in 1991 as the world's first offshore wind farm. The experiences from Vindeby offshore have contributed to the development of larger and more efficient offshore wind farms around the world.
Today, offshore wind energy is an important source of renewable energy and plays a decisive role in the transition to a more sustainable and climate-friendly energy production.
Vindeby offshore wind farm consisted of 11 wind turbines and was located near the shore, north of Vindeby, Lolland. Each wind turbine had a capacity of 0,45 megawatts, a height of around 54m, and a rotor diameter of around 35m. Producing a total capacity of 4,95 megawatts, the 11 wind turbines were able to cover the energy consumption of 2200 households.
Vindeby offshore wind farm was decommissioned in 2017 after more than 25 years of operation.
Twenty-one of the decommissioned Vindeby blades were adopted by the Technical University of Denmark, DTU Wind, and are currently used in ongoing project activity investigating the remaining life of fiber-reinforced composite structures, leading edge erosion mechanisms, and optimal recycling options for decommissioned blades.
Although the Vindeby offshore wind farm no longer produces energy, it is still an important symbol of Denmark's commitment to renewable energy and its role as a pioneer in the wind power sector.
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