Statkraft Doubles Spain Wind Farm Capacity with 98% Waste Recovery
Event summary
- Statkraft completed the first phase of the Montes de Cierzo wind repowering project in Navarra, replacing 44 old turbines with 10 new ones, increasing capacity from 60 MW to 90 MW.
- The project achieved 98% waste recovery, recycling or reusing materials including 1,900 tonnes of steel, 3 tonnes of aluminium, and 4 tonnes of copper.
- Batteries with 14.26 MW capacity and 28.51 MWh storage will be added to stabilize supply and mitigate price volatility.
- Over 250 local residents invested €5 million in the project, making it Spain's largest citizen co-investment initiative in renewable energy.
The big picture
Statkraft's Montes de Cierzo project exemplifies the growing trend of wind farm repowering in Europe, combining capacity upgrades with circular economy principles. The addition of battery storage reflects the industry's shift toward hybrid renewable projects to enhance grid stability. With Spain emerging as a key market for Statkraft, the success of this project could influence similar initiatives across Southern Europe, particularly as governments prioritize energy security and emissions reduction.
What we're watching
- Execution Risk
- Whether Statkraft can maintain its 98% waste recovery rate during the second phase of the repowering project.
- Regulatory Dynamics
- How Spain's permitting and grid infrastructure developments will impact the pace of future repowering projects.
- Market Expansion
- The extent to which Statkraft can replicate this hybrid wind-storage model in other European markets with aging wind fleets.
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