Repowering: where are we now?

When: Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 14:30 - 15:30
Where: N105

Session description

Repowering Europe’s ageing wind farms can triple energy output while reducing turbine numbers, making smarter use of the continent’s best wind sites. But progress remains slow in some key markets due to inconsistent permitting, restrictive design rules, and grid bottlenecks. This session explores how policies can unlock repowering, strengthen community benefits, and support Europe’s 2030 climate and energy security goals—turning a major untapped opportunity into real system wide impact.

Session chair

Giuseppe Costanzo

Senior Analyst - Markets and Wind Energy Technology, WindEurope

Keynote

Marta Andres Vaquero

Legal and policy officer, Renewables and Energy System Integration Policy, European Commission DG ENER

Panel

Finley Becks-Phelps

UK Head of development, Nadara

Brian Kugler

Customer Value Manager, GE Vernova

Louise Combret

Europe Renewable Energy Policy Associate, The Nature Conservancy

Mirko Moser-Abt

Chief Policy Officer, German Wind Energy Association BWE

Philip Newsome

Principal Officer, Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, Ireland