Ukrinform and Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf have confirmed that Ukraine is importing batches of decommissioned wind turbines from the Netherlands. The units are normally retired from Dutch wind farms due to expired service life or wind farm expansion and upgrades, with no inherent malfunctions and sound core conditions.

All turbines will undergo full inspections, component replacements and complete overhauls, and only be delivered after passing professional testing and acceptance. Refurbished turbines can operate steadily for another 15 to 20 years, with overall performance and safety indicators fully meeting the standards for long-term grid-connected operation.

The cooperation project has entered the pilot phase. Dutch wind firm IX Decom has sealed an exclusive partnership with Ukraine’s MCL Group, with a minimum of 12 refurbished turbines scheduled for the first delivery batch. The first three Vestas V90 3MW onshore turbines have finished refurbishment, been delivered and put into operation.

Following successful pilots, mass exports will be rolled out. Dutch renewable energy association NedZero, together with 12 local new energy enterprises, has signed an official cooperation framework with the Dutch government and foreign trade authorities. The parties plan to disassemble and refurbish 700 to 800 reusable turbines year by year over the next three to five years for shipment to Ukraine in batches.

These refurbished turbines boast notable advantages over brand-new units: lower procurement costs, no waiting for manufacturing lead times, and much faster installation and commissioning.

Ukraine’s long-term energy blueprint targets an additional 5 GW of wind power capacity within the next decade. The import of these second-hand turbines will effectively cut renewable energy construction costs and accelerate the expansion of its power generation capacity.