Abstract
In 2019, the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) commissioned the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) to carry out a preliminary assessment on wind turbine blade recycling. The study included the following four components: wind turbine blade scrap resource assessment; material and energy recovery technology assessment; site location considerations; and summary of existing preliminary techno-economic analysis models. This report summarizes that work, offers guidance to the wind power industry with regard to the magnitude of the issue of wind turbine blade waste, offers potential solutions, and suggests next steps.