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Is lifetime extension of your ageing turbine the right solution?
We have written an article that highligts some of the main themes from New Energy Update's guide for when you are considering whether lifetime extension of your ageing wind farm is the right solution for you rather than repowering.
In the guide, FTI Consulting believes that more than 86 GW wind capacity is expected to be decommissioned across Europe by 2030 based on GWEC figures for installed wind capacity worldwide and a typical design life of 20 years for wind turbines. Is your turbine fatiguing and reaching the end of its original designed life or is there potential for lifetime extension?
New Energy Update argues that repowering has become less attractive due to the benefits of lifetime extension:
- Extending the lifespan of a machine typically reduces its lifetime levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) and increases project revenue.
- Regulatory approvals are less challenging than repowering options.
- The average cost of extending the life of an operational wind turbine is 100.000 euros pr. MW compared to 1 million euros pr. MW for repowering.
Make the right decision based on your turbine's data
In the guide, New Energy Update lists several factors to consider in the decision-making of lifetime extension and hereby perhaps decisions about retrofitting your turbine. One of these factors is the general understanding of the condition of your turbine.
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