The EU-funded REFRESH project is developing innovative solutions to improve the circularity of wind turbine blades and support the sustainable growth of Europe’s wind energy sector. After four years of research and demonstration, the REFRESH closing event will showcase solutions covering the full value chain, from preparing end-of-life blades for reuse and recycling to recovering materials and creating new products. 

Presentations will highlight: 

• Blade preparation for repurposing & recycling: smart cutting, shredding and sorting of end-of-life blades
• Blade recycling technologies: mechanical, thermal and microwave-assisted recycling technologies
• New products from end-of-life blades: repurposing and new products using recovered materials
• Traceability & sustainability: blockchain-based traceability and sustainability assessments. 

Project partners and guest speakers will also discuss how the project's results can be translated into market impact. 

The workshop will take place in person and online at 10:00 to 16:30 CET on 2 December. Attendance is free. See the programme and register.