Decommissioning Consultancy
Reblade provides comprehensive decommissioning consultancy services for wind farm owner operators at every stage of the asset lifecycle. From putting in place decommissiong bonds for newly consented sites to making plans for sites approaching end-of-life, our expert team deliver tailored strategies and hands-on management that transforms complex decommissioning challenges into well-executed transitions.
As the industry's leading decommissioning specialists, our service package reduces the need to develop internal decommissioning teams while ensuring optimal outcomes for our clients, their stakeholders, and the environment. Our consultancy service can dovetail with your in-house expertise, or you can contract with us to deliver an all-inclusive externalised service.
Decommissioning Strategy & Planning
We develop robust decommissioning strategies aligned with your business objectives, regulatory requirements, and environmental commitments. Whether for individual sites or entire portfolios, our strategies provide clear roadmaps for successful decommissioning. Services include:
- Company-wide decommissioning frameworks and policies
- Site-specific decommissioning strategies and detailed plans
- Comprehensive decommissioning project scheduling
- Integration with broader business objectives and timelines
- Adaptive planning for varying site conditions and requirements
- Road, crane pad, cable infrastructure and foundation decommissioning strategies
Procurement Support & Supply Chain Management
We ensure your decommissioning procurement processes are optimised for quality, compliance, and value, while helping you navigate the complex financial aspects. Services include:
- Decommissioning cost assessments and forecasting
- Value recovery optimisation planning
- Detailed scopes of work and technical specification development
- Contractor evaluation frameworks and selection criteria
- Documentation and reporting systems
Stakeholder Engagement
Our experienced team can manage the complex web of stakeholders involved in decommissioning projects, building support and addressing concerns proactively. We have experience of dovetailing with in-house comms and engagement teams, as well as managing relationships as an external service provider. Servcies include:
- Regulatory authority engagement and compliance management
- Engagement with planning teams
- Landowner engagement
- Community and local business engagement
- Attendance at stakeholder engagement events
- Ongoing stakeholder communication and relationship management
Material Management
We are industry leaders in sustainable magerial management, and we have proven material pathways that erradicate the need for landfilling blades. Proactive material management transforms wind farm material into opportunities for circularity, value recovery, and environmental leadership. Services include:
- Site-specific material management plans
- Component and material circularity assessment
- Assessing resale opportunities for turbine components
- Recycling pathway development and implementation
- Waste minimisation strategies and documentation
Project Management
Our end-to-end project management ensures your decommissioning project runs smoothly from planning through to execution. Services include:
- Comprehensive decommissioning project management
- Contractor oversight and performance monitoring
- Quality assurance and compliance verification
- On-site presence during critical decommissioning phases
- Site restoration or preparation for repowering
Contact us
We would be happy to speak with you in more depth about how we can support your decommissioning plans.