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Well, recycling that stuff is a challenge, for sure. But is it unrealistic to expect that they _can_ be recycled? Also, what about wind turbines that use less/
by einpoklum 5y ago
Well, recycling that stuff is a challenge, for sure. But is it unrealistic to expect that they _can_ be recycled?
Also, what about wind turbines that use less/almost no rare-earth materials? Could these be produced at sub-optimal efficiency but still be viable?
- philipkglass 5y agoThe great majority of installed wind turbines are already built using electromagnets. Only a minority of turbines use rare earth permanent magnets. Permanent magnet designs cost more but are lower maintenance, so they are mostly used offshore where maintenance is more costly.