With the rapid expansion of global wind power, thousands of wind turbines are now reaching retirement age. This surge has created an urgent need for safe, efficient, and cost-effective recycling of wind turbine blades, which are notoriously difficult to process due to their large size and composite structure.
GEP ECOTECH offers a complete engineered solution designed specifically for blade reduction and resource recovery.
Industry Challenge: Why Blades Are Difficult to Recycle?
- Large size & high strength
Blades range from 40 to 80 meters long and are made of thick fiberglass or composite laminates. - Fiber-reinforced structure
GFRP/CFRP is extremely tough, flexible, and abrasion-resistant—difficult to cut with conventional equipment. - Environmental restrictions
Landfilling composite waste is increasingly prohibited in Europe, the U.S., and many APAC regions. - High transportation & handling cost
Oversized waste requires specialized equipment to reduce dimensions before further use.
GEP ECOTECH's Complete Blade Recycling System
Our solution integrates primary shredding, secondary shredding, separation, dust control, material conveying, etc. into a continuous industrial processing line.
Primary Shredding—GD Series Dual-Shaft Shredder
- High-torque gear drive designed for composite structures
- Handles long blade sections or complete segments
- Low-speed cutting ensures safe operation and long cutter life
- Hydraulic/automatic protection against overload or unbreakable materials
- Produces 200–300 mm output suitable for downstream processing
Secondary Shredding—Single Shaft Shredder
- Rotor optimized for fiber-rich plastics and composite laminates
- Replaceable wear-resistant cutters
- Adjustable screen size for different final particle requirements
- Stable granularity for cement kilns or composite re-manufacturing
Supporting Systems
- Magnetic separation for embedded bolts and metallic parts
- Dust extraction & filtration to control fiberglass dust
- Enclosed belt conveyors for clean and automated material flow
- Optional pit-type feeding for easier handling of large blade sections
Output Application: Turning Waste into Value
Processed blade fragments can be reused in multiple industries:
Cement kilns (alternative fuel or raw material)
Composite board & molded plastic products
Construction and infrastructure fillers
Recycled composite granules for manufacturing
This supports circular economy initiatives and reduces landfill pressure.
Why Choose GEP ECOTECH?
- Proven capability in handling oversized composite waste (FRP boats, fiberglass tanks, wind turbine blades)
- Heavy-duty mechanical design for 24/7 industrial use
- Low operating cost thanks to slow-speed high-torque technology (double-shaft shredder)
- Customized engineering for different capacities and site layouts
- Environmental compliance aligned with EU and US composite-waste regulations
GEP ECOTECH delivers industrial-grade, efficient, and sustainable solutions to help recyclers, wind farm operators, and composite manufacturers responsibly manage end-of-life turbine blades.
For project consultation or customized design, please feel free to contact us directly.
