Katie Ciaglo

Jan 16, 2025 | nrel.gov | Katie Ciaglo

4 Teams Share Their Winding Path Into the Wind Turbine Recycling Industry and Where They Are Headed Next Across the United States, more than 70,000 wind turbines are powering the nation’s wind energy future, supplying more than 10% of the nation’s electricity. As these wind turbines near the end of their impressive 30-year lifespans, a new chapter is being written—one that ensures these renewable energy giants can be recycled and contribute to a circular economy long after their service.