The world’s first prototype of 19.3-meter wooden wind turbine blades has been installed on an existing wind turbine in Breuna, Germany. German wooden wind turbine blade manufacturer Voodin Blade Technology announced the installation which uses laminated veneer lumber (LVL) as a material. Wooden wind turbines are a more sustainable solutionThe usual lifecycle of wind turbine blades is 20 to 25 years. The wooden wind turbine blades are a more sustainable solution and raw material than the currently used composite materials. The first prototype blades have been installed on an existing wind turbine in Breuna, Germany, near the city of Kassel.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 02, 2024 13:31 UTC