| Abstract Scope |
In order to achieve the goal of net zero by 2050, wind energy plays an important role in Taiwan. Wind power generation provides clean energy, but also generates waste, namely wind turbine blades. Driven by policies, the capacity of wind power generation installations, including land and offshore, has accumulated rapidly, to the goal of reaching 55GW by 2050. It is expected that by 2050, wind power generation will generate a total of about 110,000 tons of abandoned wind turbine blades. How to deal with abandoned wind turbine blades to prevent potential pollution has become an important issue for the Ministry of Environment (MOENV) of Taiwan. This study aims to conduct a cost-benefit analysis for recycling abandoned wind turbine blades, and further construct a feasible and sustainable recycling system. The study results will provide some policy recommendations for the MOENV to formulate future policies for recycling abandoned wind turbine blades. |