Orsted will procure low-carbon steel wind turbine towers and blades made from recycled materials from Vestas in all joint offshore wind projects under a new commercial sustainability partnership.
The move aims to provide a cost-efficient solution to address the decarbonisation and circularity challenges in the wind industry, namely steel and blades.
The partnership entails that for all joint future offshore wind farms, the two companies will procure and install a minimum of 25% low-carbon steel towers in joint projects.
In addition, the two companies aim to scale circular blade recycling technology and procure blades made from recycled materials.
The companies have also pledged to explore other areas of collaboration within sustainability, including within biodiversity to ensure a build-out of renewable energy in balance with nature.
Mads Nipper, Group President and CEO of Orsted, said: “There’s no playing defence when it comes to climate change. And no progress without partnerships. That’s why we at Orsted are very proud to partner with Vestas to integrate and scale cutting-edge decarbonisation and circularity solutions to meet future customer demands for net-zero wind farms.
“Together with Vestas, we’re leading the industry towards net-zero, and I urge decision-makers across the globe to also take action and help drive demand for low-carbon and circular solutions within renewable energy.”
Henrik Andersen, CEO of Vestas, added: “The energy transition requires unprecedented scale and pace, and we need strong partnerships between leading companies and industries to succeed. We are excited to partner with Orsted to expedite the deployment of our cutting-edge circular blade recycling technology and foster the demand for low-carbon steel in the wind industry’s supply chain.
“This partnership is a leap forward for developing circular wind power projects and sends a powerful message that commercial agreements and collaboration are vital in our urgent fight against the climate crisis.”