In a significant leap for sustainable energy innovation, Swancor New Materials, Goldwind Science & Technology, and Sinoma Wind Blade Co. have successfully delivered and installed the world s first wind turbine with recyclable blades at the Tonghua Wind Farm in Jilin, China. This 220-meter-diameter turbine represents a major milestone in green manufacturing and lifecycle carbon reduction within the wind power sector.

The breakthrough project leverages EzCiclo recyclable thermosetting resin, developed by Swancor s Swansoft division, in blades exceeding 100 meters in length. When applied to 8 10 MW turbines, the technology is estimated to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 100 tons of CO e per unit over its lifecycle. The turbine is integrated with Goldwind s modular mass-production units and optimized by Sinoma Blades, while Jianheng ensures component and unit certification, completing a full innovation value chain from materials to application.

In addition to blade recyclability, Swancor's proprietary CleaVER degradation liquid breaks down used blades into recycled glass fibers and oligomers, which can be repurposed in blade manufacturing or other industries. These recycled fibers offer a 56% lower carbon footprint compared to virgin glass fibers, providing an impactful, low-carbon alternative to conventional blade disposal methods such as landfilling.

The installed turbine is expected to generate over 20 million kWh of clean electricity annually, contributing to rural energy access while addressing one of wind energy s key sustainability challenges: end-of-life blade waste.

Swancor, with its deep commitment to sustainability, states it will continue investing in circular economy solutions and materials innovation, fostering an ecosystem of cross-industry collaboration to accelerate the global energy transition.

Source: www.swancor.com