A tiny house made from wind turbines, a car park with walls made from cut rotor blades, and a ‘watchful eye’ that facilitates plastic recycling. These are all examples of initiatives within Vattenfall that show how to reduce material use, by both reusing and extending its lifetime. Here you can read about some of the … Continue reading Innovative projects for a more circular business
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From Wind to Win: Vattenfall’s recycled turbine blades hit the ski slopes
Imagine the thrill of gliding down the piste on skis that not only offer top-notch performance but also contribute to a sustainable future. In a groundbreaking collaboration, Vattenfall, Gjenkraft and EVI are using discarded wind turbine blades to create high-performance skis. This project showcases the potential of circular economy principles and offers new inspiration to … Continue reading From Wind to Win: Vattenfall’s recycled turbine blades hit the ski slopes
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Finland’s first commercial-scale offshore wind power plant is up and running
The work is already in full swing in Korsnäs off the west coast of Finland where one of the most significant industrial projects in the country is in progress. To achieve carbon neutrality by 2035 and to enhance Finland’s energy self-sufficiency, more electricity from renewable sources is needed. “Wind power, being a crucial energy source … Continue reading Finland’s first commercial-scale offshore wind power plant is up and running
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Bats, bombs, bears and the journey to fossil free
Operating and constructing onshore wind farms can pose certain challenges. In Vattenfall’s monthly project meeting all kinds of topics are discussed, some more challenging than others. Vattenfall is one of the market leaders in onshore wind, with more than 50 windfarms in operation across Sweden, Germany, Netherlands, UK and Denmark, together with a further 11, … Continue reading Bats, bombs, bears and the journey to fossil free
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Vattenfall commits to landfill ban and to recycle all wind turbine blades by 2030
Vattenfall has set?ambitious?targets in how to deal with wind turbine blades at?end of life. An immediate commitment to a landfill ban on decommissioned wind turbine blades has been made. The next decade there will be an intense work increasing the recycling rate of wind blade components. Vattenfall’s ambition is to enable a fossil-free living within … Continue reading Vattenfall commits to landfill ban and to recycle all wind turbine blades by 2030
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