Repowering: why ain't it happening?

When: Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 14:00 - 15:15
Where: Auditorium 12
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Session description

The oldest wind farms are often located in sites with excellent wind conditions but have the least efficient turbines. Repowering them with new turbines is very effective, but not enough is happening. Many European countries lack effective repowering strategies, and cumbersome permitting procedures are holding back progress. Grid connections for repowered wind farms are difficult to obtain, leading developers to keep old turbines running instead. This needs to change to ensure the benefits of repowering are realized across Europe. Join this panel discussion to learn if and how we can boost the repowering of old wind farms.

Session chair

Rachel Anderson

Global Head of Corporate Communications and Government Affairs, RES

Introduction: latest trends and numbers on repowering in Europe

Giuseppe Costanzo

Senior Analyst - Markets and Wind Energy Technology, WindEurope

Panel discussion

Alessandro Polito

Team Leader for RES manufacturing and deployment, European Commission

Irina Sova

Head of Quality, LM Wind Power

Thomas Winkler

Managing Director, VSB Germany

Johan Terpstra

Head of Region - Western Europe, Enercon

Luca Bragoli

Chief Regulatory & Public Affairs Officer, ERG