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Turning wind turbines into second chances

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Second-life wind turbines are fast becoming a key enabler of global renewable energy growth and one company is leading the charge. Marco Scharobe, Managing Director of RE:Solut, explains how repurposing decommissioned German turbines is creating cost-effective, sustainable energy solutions for emerging and established markets alike.

PES: Thank you for joining us, Marco. Could you briefly explain your mission in the field of second-life wind energy assets?

Marco Scharobe: It’s a pleasure to be here. Our mission is to extend the operational life of wind turbines by giving decommissioned units from Germany a second life in international markets. We identify high-quality assets with strong remaining potential. We manage the entire process, from site selection and technical assessments to transport and recommissioning.

Our goal is to ensure that each turbine delivers reliable and efficient performance in its new environment. Ultimately, we help investors and developers access cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions with significantly reduced lead times and environmental impact.

We see significant opportunity in what is often viewed as the end of a turbine’s useful life. Many of the turbines currently being dismantled in Germany still hold considerable mechanical and economic value. What they often lack is a path forward that is structured, technically sound, and financially de-risked. That is the gap we aim to fill.

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