The German company Voodin Blade Technology has announced the installation of the world’s first wooden-bladed wind turbine. These new turbines are made entirely of biodegradable laminated veneer lumber. Traditionally, wind turbines have been produced from fiberglass and other synthetic materials. So why wood instead of synthetics? The company has a good answer to this question…
The Germans have installed the world’s first wooden blade wind turbines
The German company believes that synthetic materials used for wind turbines blades will ultimately become waste. According to the information provided, these materials are non-recyclable and often end up in landfills at the end of their life. Wood, on the other hand, is an excellent material that can return to nature without harming the environment.
Voodin Blade Technology CEO Tom Siekmann says, “Most blades are buried or burned when they reach the end of their life. If we continue at this rate, we will face 50 million tons of blade material waste by 2050. With our solution, we want to ensure that green energy is as green as possible.”
Wood appears to be a more sustainable option as it causes less harm to nature. According to the company, the wooden blade wind turbine is not only environmentally friendly but also highly durable. Voodin’s tests show that these blades are longer-lasting than fiberglass turbines and perform better in marine conditions.
Wind energy is already a clean energy source, but innovations like these make it even more eco-friendly. Another advantage of wooden blade turbines is that production and transportation costs are lower. Local production capabilities and process automation further reduce costs.
This makes the renewable energy sector more economical. In short, a solution that is friendly to both our pockets and nature is offered. You can access the company’s website here. What do you think? Can wooden blade wind turbines really be the energy of the future? Do you think wood or synthetic materials are more advantageous? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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