A Dutch company is converting wind turbine blades into construction materials, specifically into beams for bridges and micro-houses called "Nacelle Micro Home". This solution emerges as a response to the problem of the final destination of wind blades when they need to be replaced.
Wind energy and solar energy are often presented as competitors, but the article suggests that together, they can be fundamental to ensuring the habitability of the planet in the future. Both renewable energy sources are needed for a successful energy transition.
Wind turbines have been evolving significantly. The blades are now longer, allowing them to capture more wind energy, the towers are taller and the rotors larger. This continuous growth trend has improved wind energy efficiency.
If this growth trend continues, it is estimated that by 2035 wind turbines will be able to produce even more energy, contributing more significantly to global energy needs.
