Ampster
Renewable Energy Hobbyist
I wonder if they had the same discussion in Holland about all those windmills that pumped water before there was electricity.
I don't know the answer to that,How much energy is created in the 20 years one of these blades is in service?
Many of those turbines are on the ocean in Europe and I have not heard that they have the same issues as land based turbines.Why don't they just make the leading edge of the blade with a simple bolt-on replaceable metal cover?
I kind of figure there are a lot of very smart engineers working on what makes sense physically and financially.Why don't they just make the leading edge of the blade with a simple bolt-on replaceable metal cover?
are these the guys with the youtube videos that absululty do not stick their money where their mouth is or are these guys legit? (rpm/output graph with warranties)missouri wind and solar
are these the guys with the youtube videos that absululty do not stick their money where their mouth is or are these guys legit? (rpm/output graph with warranties)
It wouldn't be cheaper than fiberglass panels made from virgin fiberglass and epoxy. Once you include all the other parts - paint, metal, repairs, etc there's no consistency, and making a binder that provides a consistent product from shredded wind turbine blades isn't likely to happen, or be cheap if one is created. Further, it might not work for all blades given different manufacturers use different processes and epoxies in the original and repairs, and in many cases the composition of those binders is a trade secret, so not only are they different, but you can't even get enough info from a given manufacturer to devise a compatible epoxy.I wonder if they could shred the fiber material, add new epoxy / hardener, and make a cheap version of recycled fiberglass (or whatever material). There's got to be a decent market for prefab fiber panels.
It could probably be ground up and and used as insulation as well ?. There's GOT to be something to do with them.