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The Nestle is a tiny house built from a wind turbine nacelle. Photography Courtesy of Superuse©
Swedish energy producer and supplier Vattenfall has teamed up with Dutch architecture firm Superuse to develop an innovative concept for recycling end-of-life wind turbine nacelles into eco-friendly tiny houses.
Today's wind turbines have an average lifespan of around 20 years, and dismantling them poses a number of challenges in terms of recycling their materials. While some parts, such as steel towers and blades, are now partially reused, the nacelles -- the top of the turbine that houses its mechanical and electrical components -- are difficult to recycle. As a result, this unique and somewhat extraordinary project aims to transform these nacelles into small homes, perfect for environmentally-friendly living.
A first prototype, called Nestle, has already been assembled, featuring 36 sq m of living space with a modular living area, a mezzanine sleeping area, a kitchen and a bathroom. In terms of energy, this home uses a heat pump heating system and solar panels for energy self-sufficiency. The home also benefits from reinforced insulation with triple glazing and a ventilation system with heat recovery.
The prototype was built using a nacelle that had been in operation for 20 years at a height of around 100 meters at the Gols wind farm in Austria. Its dimensions are approximately 4 meters wide, 10 meters long and 3 meters high. The interior furnishings are partly made from recycled materials, including a table made from a wind turbine blade.
In real terms, this type of home could be used for temporary or emergency housing, as well as primary residences for those who prefer minimalist, environmentally-friendly living.
In addition to this project, Vattenfall is committed to recycling 100% of its wind turbine blades by 2030. Eventually, this strategy will also extend to nacelles.
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