UK’s Renewable Parts Wins Contract for Offshore Turbine Restoration for Orsted

Orsted Marks Entry into UK

UK firm, Renewable Parts, which deals with the refurbishment of wind turbine parts and supplies has shared that it has entered into an agreement with Denmark-based provider of renewable energy, Orsted. As per the agreement, Renewable Parts will supply refurbishment services for operations of offshore wind turbines of Orsted

The operations will commence with Orsted’s operations in the UK, where Renewable Parts will work in collaboration with the Danish firm to augment the volume of components reused for offshore operations. It will also look at technology development that adds to sustainability while curbing the suppy chain’s carbon footprint.

According to Renewable Parts, this collaboration with Orsted gives it fresh impetus with respect to investment in circular economy technology for wind industry. Further, the agreement will create new job opportunities and make room for new skills to be acquired for its remanufacturing base which is located in Lochgilphead on the west coast of Scotland.

James Barry, Chief Executive of Renewable Parts, commented, “Orsted is respected as one of the world’s most sustainable companies, and we are delighted it has selected Renewable Parts as a partner to increase parts reuse within its supply chain. The scale of Orsted’s operation will allow greater investment in the development of remanufacture solutions that reduce waste and carbon footprint. Achieving net zero is a commitment for all organisations, and wind power is one of the greenest energy sources to achieving that goal. However, it’s vital we ensure our supply chain is as green as the energy it supports.”

Marc Adams, Senior Supply Chain Development Manager, Orsted said, “This collaborative agreement with Renewable Parts further strengthens our relationship with the UK supply chain and highlights the wider value the offshore wind sector brings to the economy. As we transition to a cleaner energy system, we must ensure that projects are delivered as sustainably as possible – including across our supply chain. There is no better place to utilise parts refurbishment services than the market where we have our most operational assets.”

Currently, Orsted’s UK portfolio boasts of 13 offshore wind farms in UK waters that are in operation. The Danish developer’s installed capacity in the UK presently stands at 6.2 GW and entails Hornsea 2, which has the potential tp power up over 1.4 million homes.