News Commentary | October 12, 2021
Wind energy is controversial. Wind turbines are very visible and not universally considered a great addition to the landscape. Moreover, wind turbines cause shading and noise, and they are a threat to birds. The long‑term effects of wind turbines on the local ecosystem are still being debated and ... Not part of subscription
State of the Market Report | February 23, 2022
Power generation assets will continue to evolve as the energy transition unfolds — moving from centralized power plants based on fossil fuels to decentralized energy systems with zero carbon emissions. This transition is a nuanced process that requires massive infrastructure changes and will ... Not part of subscription
State of the Market Report | April 29, 2022
To effectively address sustainability or change in any industry, companies must take a step back and view the industry holistically through a systems‑thinking approach. In this report, Lux leverages systems‑thinking concepts to develop a playbook for tackling sustainability in the footwear industry ... Not part of subscription
by Drishti Masand
The three-part plan is focused on improving recycling technologies and enabling better end-of-life solutions, using more sustainable materials to manufacture wind turbine blades to improve the upstream value chain, and changing the overall design of wind turbine blades for more modularity based on a design for disassembly and better repair during the lifespan. Designing wind turbine blades for the circular economy will require current technologies to adapt quickly, with better supply chain management. The NCC's plans are ambitious and will require collaborations from players throughout the value chain to actualize. Lux's detailed view on existing approaches and future potential for the circularity of wind turbines can be found here.
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