- 27 turbines replaced by 3 modern ones in 8 months, increasing capacity from 16.2 MW to 19.97 MW.
- Project received ZeroWaste certification with 99.82% material recovery.
- Funded by EU's Recovery and Resilience Facility under NextGenerationEU.
- RenerCycle refurbished 1,350 components and recycled 1,825 metric tonnes of ferrous material.
Project Overview
RWE has completed the repowering of its Muel wind farm in Aragon, Spain, replacing 27 older turbines with three modern ones. This upgrade increases the total installed capacity from 16.2 MW to 19.97 MW, effectively doubling the number of Spanish homes supplied from 9,400 to 21,000.
Zero Waste Certification
The project achieved a ZeroWaste certification from Bureau Veritas, with 99.82% of materials from the old turbines being recovered or recycled. This includes refurbishing 1,350 components for future use and recycling 1,825 metric tonnes of ferrous material.
Funding and Support
The repowering initiative is funded by the European Union's Recovery and Resilience Facility, part of the NextGenerationEU program. The project highlights the potential for repowering in Spain, where around 10 gigawatts of onshore wind capacity will soon reach 25 years of operation.
Innovative Recycling
RenerCycle, a company specializing in circular solutions, managed the dismantling and recycling process. The aim was to recover materials such as fiberglass and resins for reuse in various sectors, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and resource efficiency.
