The Economic Times

Tennessee turned 100 tonnes of old wind turbine blades into material for new products for automobiles, boats and construction

Based in Tennessee, Carbon Rivers has crafted an innovative technique for recycling obsolete wind turbine blades. This novel approach utilizes high temperatures without oxygen to decompose composite materials, recovering valuable glass fibre for incorporation into new products. Carbon Rivers has reclaimed more than 100 tons of blades, showcasing the effectiveness of its method. This development marks a significant stride towards tackling waste in wind energy and promoting a circular economy.