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6 FAQs about [How to deal with the generator when the wind is abandoned]
Do wind turbines need to be repowered?
While some of these wind turbines are newly installed, others are part of an aging fleet that is coming to the end of their expected design life and will need to be partly or fully repowered to extend their life or be decommissioned (which removes a wind energy project and involves land restoration).
What happens if a wind turbine is decommissioned?
There are multiple options thereafter for decommissioned wind turbines. If still in good condition, turbines can be resold to other wind farm companies for continued use. Those needing repair may be refurbished for resale. If there is no buyer for the complete turbine, spare parts could also be sold separately.
Should wind turbines be upgraded or decommissioned?
Deciding whether to extend the life of wind turbines, upgrade them, or decommission them depends on technical, economic, and regulatory factors. Beyond checking if the turbines can technically run longer, it's essential to consider their profitability.
Should repowering a wind farm be a lifetime extension?
In sites where repowering is not an option, lifetime extension might be the best solution. WindEurope estimates that half of Europe’s existing wind farms will have their lifetime extended for 5-10 years when they reach 20 years of operation. If lifetime extension is not an option, wind turbines have to be fully decommissioned.
Can a wind farm be decommissioned or repowered?
In parts of the United States, there are cases where wind facilities were abandoned for some time before being decommissioned or repowered. California and Hawaii experienced situations where wind facilities built in the early 1980s changed ownership multiple times throughout the life of the wind farm.
How many wind turbines will be repowered in the next 10 years?
In the next 10 years WindEurope expects over 20 GW to be repowered. “Repowering is happening and will increase. It’s a great opportunity to get more energy from today’s wind farms. Repowering reduces the number of turbines by a third while tripling the electricity output.