Role of Recycling in the Wind, Energy Storage, and Hydrogen Industries

Explore how recycling is transforming wind energy, energy storage, and hydrogen industries into more sustainable and efficient sectors.

Key Takeaways:

• Onshore wind capacity has quadrupled since 2010, surpassing 1,000 GW in 2023, leading to significant wind blade waste; recycling these materials is essential.
• Advanced recycling methods recover valuable materials from wind turbine blades, supporting new turbine production and reducing environmental impact.
• Lithium-ion battery demand is surging, risking a 36 million ton lithium shortage by 2050; recycling batteries is critical to meet demand and reduce reliance on finite resources.
• Innovative battery recycling technologies promise higher efficiency and lower environmental impact.
• The green hydrogen market is projected to reach $63 billion by 2032; recycling platinum and iridium can reduce raw material demand by up to 86% by 2060.
• Implementing recycling strategies in hydrogen production cuts costs, energy usage, and greenhouse gas emissions significantly.

Gain actionable strategies to harness recycling for sustainable growth in renewable energy.