Lifetime extension of onshore wind turbines: A review covering Germany, Spain, Denmark, and the UK

Ziegler, Lisa ; González, Elena ; Rubert, Tim ; Smolka, Ursula ; Melero, Julio J: (Universidad de Zaragoza)

Resumen: A significant number of wind turbines will reach the end of their planned service life in the near future. A decision on lifetime extension is complex and experiences to date are limited. This review presents the current state-of-the-art for lifetime extension of onshore wind turbines in Germany, Spain, Denmark, and the UK. Information was gathered through a literature review and 24 guideline-based interviews with key market players. Technical, economic and legal aspects are discussed. Results indicate that end-of-life solutions will develop a significant market over the next five years. The application of updated load simulation and inspections for technical lifetime extension assessment differs between countries. A major concern is the uncertainty about future electricity spot market prices, which determine if lifetime extension is economically feasible.

Idioma: Inglés

DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2017.09.100

Año: 2018

Publicado en: RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS 82, 1 (2018), 1261-1271
ISSN: 1364-0321

Factor impacto JCR: 10.556 (2018)

Categ. JCR: GREEN & SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY rank: 1 / 35 = 0.029 (2018) - Q1 - T1
Categ. JCR: ENERGY & FUELS rank: 7 / 103 = 0.068 (2018) - Q1 - T1

Factor impacto SCIMAGO: 3.288 - Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment (Q1)

Financiación: info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/EC/H2020/642108/EU/Advanced Wind Energy Systems Operation and Maintenance Expertise/AWESOME

Tipo y forma: Artículo (Versión definitiva)

Área (Departamento): Área Ingeniería Eléctrica (Dpto. Ingeniería Eléctrica)