Grasim, ABRen and Suzlon Partner to Develop Recyclable Wind Blades
Grasim Industries, Aditya Birla Renewables and Suzlon Energy have signed an MoU at the BRE Summit and Expo 2026 to pilot recyclable wind turbine blades using Recyclamine epoxy technology, with plans to demonstrate commercial viability and expand adoption across India.
November 05, 2026. By Mrinmoy Dey
Today, conventional wind turbine blades are predominantly manufactured using thermoset composite materials that are difficult to recycle at the end of their service life, often resulting in landfill disposal or incineration. Blades manufactured using Recyclamine epoxy technology, supplied by Grasim, can be chemically recycled at end-of-life, enabling the recovery of valuable composite constituents for reuse in new applications, the company stated.
It further added that this breakthrough technology supports circular economy principles, minimises waste, reduces environmental impact, and enhances the overall sustainability of wind energy projects.
Under this collaboration, Suzlon, as the wind turbine OEM, will integrate Recyclamine technology into the manufacturing of recyclable wind turbine blades. Aditya Birla Renewables will deploy a wind turbine equipped with recyclable blades at one of its selected project sites, demonstrating the commercial viability of circular blade technology under real-world operating conditions. The parties will also jointly explore opportunities to drive broader commercialisation and market adoption of recyclable blade-enabled wind turbines powered by Recyclamine technology across India and other mutually agreed markets.
Commenting on the development, Rajesh Balakrishnan, Chief Executive Officer, Advanced Materials, Grasim Industries, said, “This collaboration marks an important step toward building a truly circular wind energy ecosystem. By combining the Recyclamine technology with Suzlon’s manufacturing expertise and ABRen’s renewable energy ambitions, we are demonstrating that sustainability and innovation can go hand in hand. Together, we aim to accelerate the adoption of recyclable wind turbine blades and set new benchmarks for resource efficiency in the wind industry.”
Girish Tanti, Co-Founder, Suzlon Group, remarked, “The future of renewable energy lies not just in generating clean power, but in building truly circular solutions. At Suzlon, we are advancing this vision through our flagship S144 platform, which has one of the world's lowest carbon footprints among wind turbines, and by working towards making all future turbines recyclable within the next three to four years. This partnership brings together innovation and scale to accelerate material circularity, with the potential to enable significant CO₂ savings. It is another step towards ensuring that every turbine we build delivers lasting value for both the planet and future generations.”
Amit Jain, Chief Executive Officer, Aditya Birla Renewables, remarked, “At ABRen, we believe the energy transition must be accompanied by innovation that enhances environmental sustainability. This partnership is an important step toward addressing the end-of-life challenges associated with wind turbine blades and advancing circularity within the renewable energy sector.”
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