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Rising demand for clean energy is putting pressure on ageing solar parks. Equipment wears out over time and efficiency drops, along with profits. Owners and investors can protect their PV assets’ long-term earning potential via our repowering and revamping services.
Next-generation components and equipment can cut your O&M costs and help optimize your use of land. Revamping and repowering both offer you significant ROI over an extended period of time.
BayWa r.e. have successfully realized over 50 utility-scale revamping and repowering projects across 7 countries. Trust the skills and experience of our multidisciplinary teams to plan and deliver a full revamping or repowering operation. We’ll even take care of your old, decommissioned equipment.
PV Revamping vs Repowering
Revamping an ageing solar facility restores it to its original installed capacity. Today’s components are more efficient than 10-20 years ago; revamping can improve land use and increase energy output.
Repowering goes one step beyond and actually increases a project’s capacity, sometimes considerably. Generate more renewable energy in the same amount of space you’re using right now.
Revamping and Repowering of PV assets – what’s the difference?
Recycling & Circularity
What happens to dismantled equipment from solar projects? IRENA predicts a global 70 million metric tons in PV waste alone by 2050. Responsible disposal of old hardware is an essential element of any long-term sustainable energy strategy.
We can help you find a new home on the second-hand market for used solar equipment. For components that have reached the end of their lifespan, we can also handle recycling on your behalf.
Legislation surrounding the removal and treatment of old hardware is evolving fast. Our team can advise on your rights and obligations, giving you the smoothest possible journey through the renewable energy sector.
How We Can Help You
Site Assessment
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Site Assessment
First, we’ll audit your asset’s performance with a thorough site inspection.
Trust us for everything from data analysis and equipment inventory to an in-depth look at documentation, contracts and legislation.
Trust us for everything from data analysis and equipment inventory to an in-depth look at documentation, contracts and legislation.
Project Engineering
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Project Engineering
Our team creates a comprehensive plan to optimize your asset’s yield and land use, cutting OPEX.
Get a clear overview of the entire project, including technical specifications and accurate performance forecasting.
Get a clear overview of the entire project, including technical specifications and accurate performance forecasting.
Equipment Procurement
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Equipment Procurement
Access leading renewable energy equipment and components from our global network of trusted supply partners.
Management, transport and storage is all handled by expert subcontractors. Let us connect you to the right mix of skills.
Management, transport and storage is all handled by expert subcontractors. Let us connect you to the right mix of skills.
Construction & Coordination
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Construction & Coordination
End-to-end support throughout the entire construction process. Get weekly updates from our project managers coordinating works on your behalf.
Most importantly, solar asset stays partially available during revamping and repowering.
Most importantly, solar asset stays partially available during revamping and repowering.
Testing & Commissioning
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Testing & Commissioning
Your revamped or repowered asset gets rigorously tested before we hand it over to you.
Reports of our functional testing come with a full set of documentation and certification. Enjoy total confidence in your optimized solar project.
Reports of our functional testing come with a full set of documentation and certification. Enjoy total confidence in your optimized solar project.
Operation & Servicing
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Operation & Servicing
Partnering with us long-term keeps your asset in peak condition for longer, while cutting downtime.
Let us take the strain, with technical and commercial asset management, as well as on-site O&M. Let us futureproof your renewable energy strategy.
Let us take the strain, with technical and commercial asset management, as well as on-site O&M. Let us futureproof your renewable energy strategy.
Our Revamping Initiatives in Numbers
87
utility-scale revamped/repowered assets
240
MWp of completed revamping/repowering projects
370
MWp of revamping/repowering projects pipeline
7
countries with revamping/repowering completed projects
Frequently asked questions about PV Revamping and Repowering
- Why do renewable energy assets need revamping or repowering?
Ageing facilities built with early-stage technologies face technical and operational issues. Yield can be lower than expected. You could be losing profits without knowing.
Implementing today’s technologies restores and reoptimizes your facility. This increases yield (and ROI) over an extended asset lifespan.
- What’s the difference between PV Revamping and Repowering?
Revamping replaces defective or underperforming components, restoring a solar project to its original total installed capacity (TIC). Repowering implements extra technologies to actually increase a project’s TIC.
- How much can repowering improve a PV plant’s performance?
Next-generation technologies can boost energy yield considerably. PV plants can see improvements of up to 40%.
- What are the other benefits of PV revamping and repowering?
Newer, more efficient technology can optimize your use of land by up to 30% while keeping the same TIC. New warranties and less frequent servicing also reduce OPEX.
- When should I consider revamping or repowering a solar asset?
Assets approaching 8-12 years old could be good candidates. Assets damaged by hail storms or wildfires, as well as those frequently subject to severe weather can also benefit.
- What should I consider when revamping or repowering an asset?
There are three main aspects to think about:
- The financial performance of your asset: What are the costs and benefits of repowering?
- Technical compatibility: What components are the best fit for the proposed project?
- Regulatory compliance: Has legislation changed since the plant was built?
- Who is legally responsible for disposing of old PV equipment?
The EU WEEE Directive regulates the recycling of old solar PV components. A new directive concerning the re-use of functioning pre-used equipment is also being prepared. BayWa r.e. can help you meet all your legal obligations for safely disposing of components.
- What guarantees are offered in a revamping or repowering project?
Revamping and repowering provides the same guarantees as a newly built project.
- Why should I work with BayWa r.e.?
We’re revamping and repowering experts. Our teams have completed over 52 utility-scale projects in 7 countries over the past 4 years. Our portfolio covers more than 370 MW of installed capacity. We’re trusted in all major European markets, with dedicated multidisciplinary teams in Germany, Italy, Spain, UK & Ireland and France.
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