Aditya Birla Advanced Materials recently announced that Leitwind, a manufacturer of wind-turbine systems, has selected Recyclamine® recyclable epoxy system for the newest generation of its LS20.X wind-turbine blade. This milestone demonstrates the growing industry confidence in Recyclamine as the benchmark for next generation recyclable composite solutions and reinforces Leitwind’s commitment to enabling truly circular solutions for wind energy blades.
By integrating Recyclamine into the resin system as well as the bonding paste, Leitwind is embedding recyclability at the core of its blade manufacturing process.
These two materials are essential structural components of any wind-turbine blade, and incorporating Recyclamine enables true recycling of blades at end of life, addressing one of the most pressing sustainability challenges facing the global composites sector.
The first prototype set of LS20.X_MK2 blades is now under production, designed for installation on Leitwind’s proven LTW42 wind-turbine generator. A dedicated test blade will also undergo a validation program later this year, including structural certification under IEC 61400-23 and lightning protection testing under IEC 61400-24.
This initial pilot, comprising four LS20.X_MK2 blades, represents the beginning of a strengthened collaboration between Aditya Birla Advanced Materials and Leitwind.
Following the successful integration of Recyclamine into this blade design, Leitwind is evaluating a phased rollout of the technology across its broader portfolio, including the LS39 and LS44 platforms for the LTW80 and LTW90 turbine generators.
As global demand for sustainable, circular, and regulation compliant composite materials accelerates, the adoption of Recyclamine positions Leitwind at the forefront of environmentally responsible blade manufacturing.
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