Engineers transformed a 7,000-pound old wind turbine blade into a pedestrian bridge in Atlanta and also made bicycle shelters and playground equipments
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Siemens GamesaGabriel AckallNational Science FoundationGeorgia Institute Of TechnologyWind NetworkUs Department Of EnergyColorado, United StatesGeorgia Institute Of Technology, Georgia, United StatesGeorgia, United StatesIrelandAtlanta, Georgia, United States
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Tue, 15 September 2026
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A retired wind turbine blade now serves as a pedestrian bridge in Atlanta's Beaverbrook Park. This project demonstrates reusing old turbine parts for infrastructure instead of waste. Researchers from Georgia Tech led the initiative, which was installed in March 2025. The blade's strength and composite materials make it ideal for structural applications. This innovative approach offers a solution for growing waste from decommissioned wind turbines.