Statkraft Completes Spanish Wind Farm Upgrade with Record 98% Recycling Rate

Key Facts

1Statkraft completed the first phase of upgrading the Montes de Cierzo wind farm in Navarra, Spain.

244 old turbines were replaced with 10 new ones, with 98% of old components recycled or reused.

3The project aims to increase clean energy production while reducing visual impact.

Statkraft has successfully finalized the first phase of its repowering project at the Montes de Cierzo wind farm in Navarra, Spain. The modernization involved replacing 44 legacy turbines with 10 new, high-efficiency units, significantly boosting clean energy output. A key highlight of the project is the achievement of a 98% recycling and reuse rate for the decommissioned components, setting a high sustainability benchmark for the industry. This upgrade aims to maximize power generation while simultaneously reducing the visual impact of the facility on the landscape. The project underscores Statkraft's commitment to modernizing aging renewable infrastructure through circular economy principles. As Europe's largest renewable energy producer, this operational milestone reinforces the company's ESG leadership and technical execution capabilities.