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Is it true that wind turbines spread microplastics and Bisfenol A in the environment?

The claim that wind turbines spread tons of microplastics stems from Norway and has been investigated and found false by NORWEA. The investigation showed that the weight loss of the blades consists primarily of color wear and is up to 2.25 kg per turbine during a period of 15 years, which translates into 0.15 kg per turbine per year. As materials are continuously developed and improved, this amount will continue to diminish. The whole report can be read here (in Norwegian):

Faktaark: Vindkraft, plast og bisfenol A

These numbers need to be viewed in context. The main sources of microplastics in nature are tire abrasion, artificial grass, washing synthetic clothing, and hygiene products. The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency estimates that around 13 million tons of microplastics are released into the environment each year. Vehicle tire abrasion, road coating and color account for 8,190 tons per year. This is approximately four times as much as the amount released by the next greatest source, artificial grass. 

Graph showing how many tonnes of microplastics are emitted by different sources per year. Source: Naturskyddsföreningen

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How can Åland profit from offshore wind farms built in its waters?

Åland needs to boost its economic growth and the development of the local business life. With the right approach, offshore wind power can make our society more robust in the

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Will taxes from Åland fund offshore wind power?

There is no public support system on Åland for offshore wind power, and no such system is being planned. As one of the companies hoping to plan and construct windparks,

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What is the expected life span of planned wind power stations?

Generally, a turbine in a land-based wind power station provides energy for around 35 years. With current technology, offshore wind power stations are expected to have a lifespan of 20–25

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What happens when there is no wind?

A large-scale wind power station supplies electricity at wind speeds ranging from 3.5 to 25 meters per second. On Åland, the wind mostly tends to fit between these values, especially

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Can wind turbines be recycled at the end of their life span?

Up to 80 % of wind turbines can be recycled, and the recycling efficiency is on the rise due to demand, need, and requirements. More and more countries plan to

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How to source energy from offshore wind turbines when it is “too windy”?

Our society is in great need of more green energy, partly because of electrification and partly because we want to avoid importing fossil energy and energy from conflict zones. Future

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Who is responsible for dismantling av wind parks once the wind turbines have reached the end of their life span?

Even if dismantling wind turbines and restoring the natural surroundings is a task to be undertaken in the distant future, these are important topics and should be considered early on

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Will electricity become cheaper on Åland if we invest in offshore wind?

Electricity prices are not directly dependent on the production of individual production sites. Rather, they are the result of many actors trading on the energy market, and the price is

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How have the areas chosen been deemed suitable for offshore wind?

To oversimplify a little, the areas suitable for offshore wind (OSW) have been defined through a process of elimination. We have assessed the Åland waters and eliminated as many areas

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What is the maritime spatial plan of Åland

The first maritime spatial plan of Åland entered into force on March 22nd, 2021, and has been developed in accordance with the Water Act of the Åland Islands and with

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