GLG Network Survey: Wind Repowering

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SURVEY DETAILS
TARGET POPULATION

For this Network Survey, GLG surveyed 50 senior executives working within wind repowering projects across Europe (UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain).

What will you learn from this survey?

  • Respondents commented on the future outlook of the industry for the next 5 years.
  • Furthermore, the survey also looked into the barriers to increasing wind repowering and regulatory issues in Europe.
  • Lastly, the research also captured the technological advancements, profit levels and payback period from the projects.

Examples of findings:

  • Over two-in-five experts purchased replacement wind turbines from Vestas, while nearly one-third bought them from Nordex.
  • Around half of the experts stated they have customers for purchasing replaced turbines and parts.
  • Almost one-third of respondents believe Germany is the best country to have significant growth in the next 5 years.

Deliverables

The GLG Surveys team drafted the questionnaire with the support of GLG Network Member, Randall Tinkerman, former Consulting Due Diligence, Offshore Wind Tender Evaluator at the Ministry of Economic Affairs & Climate in the Netherlands.

  • 1 x Individual responses (“raw data”) in Excel.
  • 1 x PPT report with aggregated data.
  • Executive summary with key takeaways and highlights from the raw data.

Sample Questions

  • Which manufacturer provided the replacement wind turbines?
  • Which of the following benefits do you consider primarily when evaluating wind repowering projects?
  • What is the estimated cost per MW for full repowering projects (complete replacement of old turbines with new, higher-capacity ones, including towers and foundations)?
  • Generally, how wind repowering projects are funded?
  • What are the key technological advancements driving your wind repowering projects?
  • What are the primary ways to measure the success of wind repowering projects?

Access

This survey is available to subscribers of the Energy and Industrials (EI) sector (Limited subscriptions and above). This offer includes the raw data file and a high-level presentation through PowerPoint. Please contact your GLG representative for details on your firm’s access.

DISCLAIMER

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