Recyclable wind turbine blades for the Calvados offshore wind farm, a first in France

The Calvados offshore wind farm announces the order from Siemens Gamesa for several sets of its new blade model, the RecyclableBlade, the first wind turbine blade that can be recycled at the end of its life cycle. The Calvados offshore wind farm will thus be the first French park to deploy these innovative recyclable blades.

The first French deployment

Unveiled by Siemens Gamesa last September, this new model of recyclable blade will be installed on 10 wind turbines at the Calvados offshore wind farm. An important step that increases the environmental sustainability of the wind farm.

Made from a combination of materials cast together with resin, the RecyclableBlade allows the resin to be effectively separated from other components at the end of the blade's life, for reuse of materials in many applications (automotive industry, aeronautics , railway, etc.).

Low carbon electricity and reduction of environmental impacts

The fight against climate change is a global issue. France has notably recently demonstrated its desire to accelerate the deployment of offshore wind power in the territory and displays its development as one of the priorities among renewable electrical energies.

The Calvados offshore wind farm teams are thus fully mobilized to collaborate with industrial players, such as Siemens Gamesa, to help advance recycling solutions in the wind energy sector, thus reconciling the production of a low-carbon electricity beneficial for the climate and the reduction of environmental impacts.

Bernard GUITTON, Director of the Calvados offshore wind farm said : “We are very pleased that the Calvados offshore wind farm becomes the first French project to deploy recyclable blades from its industrial partner Siemens Gamesa. This commitment is a continuation of the work the teams have been carrying out for 10 years, to constantly improve the environmental footprint of the park and its sustainability, from the design phase to its dismantling. »

About the Calvados offshore wind farm

Led by EDF Renewables, EIH S.à.rl (owned by Enbridge Inc. and CPP Investments) and wpd Offshore, the Calvados offshore wind farm, with a capacity of 450 MW, will be made up of 64 wind turbines located more than 10 km from the Bessin coast. Under construction since 2021, its commissioning is planned for 2024. It will then produce the equivalent of the annual electricity consumption of 630,000 people, or more than 90% of the inhabitants of Calvados.
The Calvados offshore wind farm is an example of an industrial sector that creates value and jobs for the regions and responds to local and national energy and economic challenges.

Find all the information about the Calvados offshore wind farm on wind-park-en-mer-du-calvados.fr and on twitter @EolMerCalvados.