Circular economy needed for wind energy infrastructure, says report
The Innovate UK-funded project urges government action after consultation with the industry via series of policy briefings.
The RESCUE project - short for Regulations to Ensure Sustainable Circular Use at End-of-life - is led by ORE Catapult, in partnership with the Universities of Leeds, West of England and Birmingham, with industry partners EMR and Ionic Technologies, and subcontractor Green Alliance.
RESCUE has established a network exploring the regulatory drivers and barriers impacting on innovation in circular supply chains for the wind industry in the UK. The project’s discovery phase (2024) identified and prioritised regulatory issues, followed by an implementation phase (2025-26) to collaboratively resolve regulatory challenges.
Research and engagement focused on resources, waste and planning regulation, navigating the regulatory landscape, industrial standards, and capacity building.
Around 270 stakeholders from over a hundred organisations have been involved in the implementation phase, informing a series of policy briefings.
