Wind turbine decommissioning addresses equipment at the end of its operational life or when a wind project is being retired. Our company website presents decommissioning as a service area encompassing evaluation, dismantling, material recovery and site considerations.
Project planning
- Review the turbine inventory, site access and retirement schedule
- Identify dismantling and lifting responsibilities
- Plan segregation, loading and movement of retired components
- Identify receiving pathways for metals, composites and other materials
- Define restoration requirements and applicable approvals with qualified advisers
Blade work and full decommissioning are different scopes
Blade cutting, transport and processing do not include turbine lowering, tower removal, foundation work or site restoration unless separately agreed. A proposal must identify who performs each activity and the qualifications and approvals required.
What to share
Site location, turbine count and models, expected retirement date, owner requirements, known access constraints and whether a dismantling contractor has already been appointed.
Deliverables
A project-specific scope, responsibility schedule, material handling plan and agreed closeout records. The delivery team and schedule are agreed before commitment.
Frequently asked questions
Is full turbine removal included?
Not automatically. Turbine lowering, crane work, foundations, electrical work and restoration must each be named in the written proposal, together with the responsible contractor.