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Producer responsibility: Defining the incentive for recycling composite wind turbine blades in Europe

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  • Cherrington, R.
  • Goodship, V.
  • Meredith, J.
  • Wood, B.M.
  • Coles, S.R.
  • Vuillaume, A.
  • Feito-Boirac, A.
  • Spee, F.
  • Kirwan, K.

Abstract

Current global commitments to tackle climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions are resulting in increasing demand for wind energy technologies as a secure, affordable supply of energy. However, the recent expansion of wind energy generation is creating a growing waste disposal issue associated with the decommissioning of wind turbine (WT) blades in the future.

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  • Cherrington, R. & Goodship, V. & Meredith, J. & Wood, B.M. & Coles, S.R. & Vuillaume, A. & Feito-Boirac, A. & Spee, F. & Kirwan, K., 2012. "Producer responsibility: Defining the incentive for recycling composite wind turbine blades in Europe," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 47(C), pages 13-21.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:enepol:v:47:y:2012:i:c:p:13-21
    DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2012.03.076
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