Oklahoma’s first wind turbine blade recycling center opened in Woodward last year, and recently, two more companies have set their sights on the western and central parts of the state. One, Wind Power Solutions, in Hydro and the other, North Coast Enterprise Partners, in Coyle.
Thousands of wind turbines have twirled in the Oklahoma breeze for about two decades, and that is about how long the blades last. While their lifespan is roughly 20 years, some are replaced sooner for different reasons, like to increase energy production.
But all those giant wings have to go somewhere once they are replaced…