[ #EoLIS2024 ] Meet #REFRESH at WindEurope's End-of-Life Issues and Strategies seminar next month! ♻ Advances in #wind turbine #blade #recycling technologies 📅 Wednesday 4th December 🕚 11:45-12:45 📍 Room G3 This conference session will provide updates on new projects and the latest progress on ongoing ones. Giorgio Betteto of Gees Recycling will present the REFRESH concept for recycling composite materials from end-of-use blades. REFRESH covers the entire value chain, from blade preparation (cutting, shredding, materials sorting), through recycling (mechanical, thermal) and repurposing, to ecodesign of new products using the recycled materials. A traceability platform is also being developed. Learn more here ➡ https://lnkd.in/gECuwZyk ℹ The REFRESH partners: ACCIONA | CETMA | CIRCE - Centro Tecnológico | Enecolab Srl | The European Composites Industry Association; EuCIA | ETAT9 | Gees Recycling | Gjenkraft AS | MTB | RINA | TECNALIA Research & Innovation #EoLIS #windenergy #windblades #recycling #reuse #circulareconomy #composites #compositematerials #EUresearch CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
REFRESH project EU
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Smart dismantling, sorting & REcycling of glass Fibre REinforced composite from wind power Sector by Holistic approach
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The REFRESH project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement no. 101096858. REFRESH aims to develop and demonstrate a novel circular, smart system enabling improved recycling of glass fibre reinforced composites derived from wind turbine dismantling or reblading. The project team consists of 11 European organisations: ACCIONA Construccion (Spain), CETMA (Italy), CIRCE (Spain), EuCIA (Belgium), Enecolab (Italy), GEES Recycling (Italy), Gjenkraft (Norway), MTB Manufacturing (France), RINA Consulting (Italy), STD France, TECNALIA (Spain). The REFRESH concept for building a circular, self-sustainable value chain foresees three steps. When a wind blade is decommissioned, the optimal recycling process will be selected according to the technical condition of that blade and current market demand. This will be achieved by using a dedicated tracing tool for collecting, protecting and sharing information and an embedded decision-making software for selecting the most sustainable approach to recycling at that time. The project will focus on the mechanical and thermo-chemical treatment of waste but will also explore further processing and re-use options. A range of new products resulting from the outputs of the different processes will be designed. The approach developed will be validated by means of LCA and LCC analyses. New developments elaborated during the project will push technologies to maximise the volume (>90%) and quality (>95% purity) of the materials recovered. REFRESH will seek to reintroduce secondary raw materials into the value chains of the energy sector as well as other markets. This will allow potential savings of 52,000,000 tons of virgin raw materials 8 years after project completion. *Views and opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. The European Union cannot be held responsible for them.*
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- Research Services
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- 11-50 employees
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- Brussels
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- 2023
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- recycling, composite materials, wind energy, circular economy, research, and innovation
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#EoLIS2024 – Only 1 week to go until WindEurope's End-of-Life Issues & Strategies Seminar in Gothenburg. Meet #REFRESH at this conference session: ♻ Advances in wind turbine blade recycling technologies 📅 Wednesday 4th December, 11:45-12:45, Room G3 Giorgio Betteto of Gees Recycling will present the REFRESH value chain – from blade cutting, shredding & materials sorting technologies, through recycling processes, to ecodesign of new products using secondary materials. A traceability platform is also being developed. Learn more ➡ https://lnkd.in/eXZGG_iT ℹ The REFRESH partners: ACCIONA | CETMA | CIRCE - Centro Tecnológico | Enecolab Srl | The European Composites Industry Association; EuCIA | ETAT9 | Gees Recycling | Gjenkraft AS | MTB | RINA | TECNALIA Research & Innovation #EoLIS #windenergy #windblades #recycling #reuse #circulareconomy #composites #compositematerials #EUresearch
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SAVE THE DATE – REFRESH is participating in ACI's European Wind Blade Recycling Summit! Learn more ⬇️
We are excited to announce that two representatives of REFRESH project EU will speak at ACI's European Wind Blade Recycling Summit 2025 taking place on 11th - 12th June 2025 in Berlin - Germany. The EU-funded REFRESH project is developing a smart, circular concept for enabling improved recycling of glass fibre reinforced composites from decommissioned wind turbine blades. Book your early bird pass to take part in the conference presentation titled: "REFRESH: from end-of-use blades to new products" & hear from the project coordinator Daniel Grisenti of RINA, and Anurag Bansal of REFRESH partner ACCIONA. This presentation will explain the REFRESH value chain and innovations: from blade dismantling, shredding and sorting technologies, to customised recycling processes (mechanical, thermal), and design of new products incorporating repurposed parts/recycled materials for use in wind energy and other markets. It will also present the end-user’s view of the challenges and opportunities associated with introducing recycled materials into new products, and, in particular, how the REFRESH secondary materials could be exploited in the construction industry. ‼️ ACI's European Wind Blade Recycling 2025 latest agenda out now! Check here >> https://lnkd.in/ee2ZDBBx ⏳ Hurry up & book now to save £450 with the special Early Bird Registration Offer expiring on 29th November! 🔹 For online registration, visit official website: https://lnkd.in/gq-ZVjVQ 🔹 For more information or to get assistance with registration, contact Marcin Janecki or email [email protected] #windenergy #windmills #recycling #recyclingsolution #composites Active Communications International (ACI Europe)
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#REFRESH partners RINA, TECNALIA Research & Innovation, CIRCE - Centro Tecnológico and Gjenkraft AS participated in the 2nd Annual #Wind #Blade Materials and #Recycling Forum last week. ♻ Under the theme Supporting Sustainable Decommissioning of Wind Turbine Blades the programme presented developments in recycling technologies and discussed ways to improve blade recycling and #circularity. Presentations and panel discussions highlighted research projects and industry initiatives. 🤝 The event provided an excellent opportunity to present the REFRESH concept to a highly relevant audience. The team was very pleased to be able to network with industry colleagues and ongoing projects, make new connections, and learn about new initiatives. Thanks to organiser Leadvent Energy for the opportunity! Learn more 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ez9YAJdb ℹ The REFRESH partners: ACCIONA | CETMA | CIRCE | Enecolab Srl | The European Composites Industry Association; EuCIA | ETAT9 | Gees Recycling | Gjenkraft AS | MTB | RINA | TECNALIA Leadvent Energy #windbladerecycling #windenergy #sustainability #circulareconomy #europe #EUresearch CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
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♻ Are you visiting ECOMONDO - ITALIAN EXHIBITION GROUP #ECOMONDO this week? Meet Andrea Tinti of CETMA to learn about the #REFRESH wind #blade #recycling concept and #ecodesign strategies for new products. 🔽
#ECOMONDO2024 Come and discover our innovations in polymeric and composite materials recycling, eco-design, and circularity. 🤝 Meet Andrea Tinti, Polymer and Composite Specialist from #CETMA's Innovative Materials area! Andrea will be available to discuss about REFRESH project EU, the European project focused on creating a new, circular system for recycling glass fiber-reinforced composites from end-of-life wind #turbines. 🌬️ 💡 This innovative project uses mechanical and thermal treatments on #waste, supporting the entire circular value chain—from dismantling turbine blades to producing a variety of remanufactured products. 🏗️ ♻️ As part of REFRESH, #CETMA is leading the development of new eco-design strategies to create high-quality products containing a significant percentage of recycled materials. 📍 Visit us at pavilion B3, booth 509! We are waiting for you!
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📅 TODAY at the #Wind Turbine #Blade #Materials and #Recycling Forum - two presentations discussing the technologies being developed in the #REFRESH project. ▶ 14:40: Learn about the REFRESH concept for managing end-of-use blades, from dismantling to new products, and smart #traceability tool with Daniel Grisenti of RINA and Jaime Moreno Juez of TECNALIA Research & Innovation. ▶ 15:20: Hear about thermochemical recycling of blades assisted by #microwave heating, with Ignacio Julián of CIRCE - Centro Tecnológico. Not at the conference? Discover more at refresh-project.eu ℹ The REFRESH partners: ACCIONA | CETMA | CIRCE | Enecolab Srl | The European Composites Industry Association; EuCIA | ETAT9 | Gees Recycling | Gjenkraft AS | MTB | RINA | TECNALIA Leadvent Energy #windbladerecycling #composites #compositematerials #windblades #windturbines #circulareconomy #valuechain #wastetoresource #REFRESHprojectEU #EUresearch CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
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The 2nd Annual #Wind Turbine #Blade #Materials and #Recycling Forum starts tomorrow, and we'll be there! We're looking forward to discussing the latest development in blade recycling and to sharing the #REFRESH project's progress. ❗ Don't miss: RINA and TECNALIA Research & Innovation's presentation about the REFRESH concept and #traceability tool (2.40 pm, 31 October). ➕ CIRCE - Centro Tecnológico will give a presentation about its microwave-assisted technology, and Gjenkraft AS is a Bronze Sponsor of the Forum. Contact us if you'd like to arrange a meeting 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ekAeX8rZ ℹ The REFRESH partners: ACCIONA | CETMA | #CIRCE | Enecolab Srl | The European Composites Industry Association; EuCIA | ETAT9 | Gees Recycling | #Gjenkraft | MTB | #RINA | #TECNALIA Leadvent Energy #windbladematerials #windbladerecycling #windenergy #windturbineblades #compositematerials #composites #circulareconomy #sustainability #EUresearch #horizoneurope #innovation #REFRESHprojectEU #cinea
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[ NEWS ] We're delighted to announce that #REFRESH has achieved its 1st #milestone! This is major step towards the project’s goal of demonstrating a smart, circular solution for managing end-of-use #wind turbine #blades. The GO/NO GO milestone marks the successful transition from Phase 1 of the project, focused on design and development, to Phase 2, deployment of the #recycling technologies. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/egDP6AuX Phase 2 is already progressing fast, thanks to our value chain partners: ✅ Collection & cutting – ETAT9 ✅ Shredding & sorting – MTB ✅ Recycling – Gees Recycling, Gjenkraft AS, CIRCE - Centro Tecnológico, Enecolab Srl ✅ New products – ACCIONA, TECNALIA Research & Innovation, CETMA ✅ Work on the traceability platform, covering the whole value chain, has also begun. The technical work packages are supported by project coordinator RINA, with The European Composites Industry Association; EuCIA , leading communication and dissemination activities. 👏 👏 Congratulations to the REFRESH partners and project team for all the work completed so far. 📅 Contact us to learn more, or meet us at these upcoming events: 📍2nd Annual Wind Blade Materials and Recycling Forum, Amsterdam, 30-31 October 📍WindEurope’s End-of-Life Issues and Strategies Seminar (#EoLIS2024), Gothenburg, 4-5 December #windenergy #turbineblades #compositematerials #composites #recycling #repurposing #ecodesign #windbladerecycling #circulareconomy #sustainability #EUresearch #REFRESHprojectEU #goREFRESH CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
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#REFRESH partner CIRCE - Centro Tecnológico is speaking at the 2nd Annual #Wind #Blade #Materials and #Recycling Forum next week! Ignacio Julián will explain how microwave-assisted heating technology could boost the thermochemical recycling of blades. The CIRCE team is developing and assessing microwave-assisted pyrolysis and solvolysis processes as part of the REFRESH project 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eEJVQF7A #windbladematerials #windbladerecycling #windenergy #windturbines #renewables #circulareconomy #compositematerials #EUresearch
MEET OUR SPEAKER!! Ignacio Julián Burillo, Technology Project Manager at CIRCE - Centro Tecnológico will be speaking at the 2nd Annual Wind Blade Materials and Recycling Forum 2024! The 2nd Annual Wind Blade Materials and Recycling Forum is the premier event for professionals driving innovation in wind blade materials and recycling. Join industry leaders from around the world to explore the latest trends and groundbreaking technologies in this rapidly evolving sector. Beyond the enriching discussions, seize networking opportunities with key players and visionaries in the wind energy sector, forging new collaborations and partnerships. 📍 Save the Date: 30th - 31st October, 2024 in Amsterdam, Netherlands 🌐 Learn more on our website: https://t.ly/W51TF For more information and group participation, contact us: [email protected] Leadvent Group - Industry Leading Events for Business Leaders! www.leadventgrp.com| [email protected] #windbladematerials #windbladerecycling #windenergy #renewables #cleanenergy #sustainability #circulareconomy #recycling #materialscience #compositematerials #windturbinematerials #offshorewind #onshorewind #windindustry #energytransition #climatechange #greenenergy #windpower #energyinnovation #futureofenergy
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Jaime Moreno Juez of REFRESH partner TECNALIA Research & Innovation is speaking at the 2nd Annual #Wind #Blade #Materials and #Recycling Forum next week. He will discuss the importance of #traceability tools in improving the decommissioning and recycling processes of wind turbines, and present the traceability technologies being developed in the framework of #REFRESH. 📆 The REFRESH presentation is at 2.40 pm on 31st October. #windbladematerials #windbladerecycling #windenergy #EUresearch #REFRESHprojectEU Leadvent Energy
MEET OUR SPEAKER!! Jaime Moreno Juez, Project Manager / Energy, Climate and Urban Transition Unit at TECHNALIA will be speaking at the 2nd Annual Wind Blade Materials and Recycling Forum 2024! The 2nd Annual Wind Blade Materials and Recycling Forum is the premier event for professionals driving innovation in wind blade materials and recycling. Join industry leaders from around the world to explore the latest trends and groundbreaking technologies in this rapidly evolving sector. Beyond the enriching discussions, seize networking opportunities with key players and visionaries in the wind energy sector, forging new collaborations and partnerships. 📍 Save the Date: 30th - 31st October, 2024 in Amsterdam, Netherlands 🌐 Learn more on our website: https://t.ly/W51TF For more information and group participation, contact us: [email protected] Leadvent Group - Industry Leading Events for Business Leaders! www.leadventgrp.com| [email protected] #windbladematerials #windbladerecycling #windenergy #renewables #cleanenergy #sustainability #circulareconomy #recycling #materialscience #compositematerials #windturbinematerials #offshorewind #onshorewind #windindustry #energytransition #climatechange #greenenergy #windpower #energyinnovation #futureofenergy