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Company expands beyond original focus on turbine blade repurposing to look at broader challenges Reblade has launched a new wind farm decommissioning consultancy service in the UK. The new service expands beyond the companys original focus on turbine blade repurposing to address the broader decommissioning challenges facing the renewable energy sector. Reblade said its new service provides wind farm operators with complete decommissioning support, from initial strategy development through to implementation. It is designed to help operators navigate the complex technical, environmental and regulatory challenges of wind farm end-of-life management. Reblade co-founder Steven Lindsay (pictured with managing director Fiona Lindsay) said: “Our expansion into full decommissioning consultancy was driven directly by client demand. “While we established Reblade initially to address sustainable blade solutions, our customers consistently asked for broader support. “They needed partners who could help them plan and manage the decommissioning of entire wind farms. That’s what we are now able to offer.” Reblade’s service provides an externalised decommissioning team, allowing operators to access specialised expertise without building extensive in-house capabilities for what is often a periodic requirement. The expanded consultancy service includes site-specific decommissioning strategies, stakeholder management, regulatory compliance, landowner engagement, decommissioning scopes of work, budget forecasting, and methodology development. Reblade has assembled a specialist team including project managers, planners, and ecologists to deliver this service. Steven Lindsay added: “Proper decommissioning planning significantly reduces costs and environmental impact. “Our approach incorporates best practices gained from hands-on experience bringing down wind turbines, processing blades, and reinstating land. “This practical knowledge enables us to develop strategies that minimise costs while maximising material recovery and sustainable outcomes.” The announcement comes as first-generation wind farms in the UK approach the end of their operational life. Reblade managing director Fiona Lindsay added: “As the wind energy industry matures, having experienced partners for end-of-life management becomes increasingly vital. “Our goal is to transform decommissioning from a potential liability into a well-managed process that protects operators’ reputations and optimises costs.” |
