Experienced ENERCON Dismantling Crews
At REI Wind, we provide specialised ENERCON wind turbine dismantling services, combining technical expertise, advanced equipment, and strict adherence to safety standards. Our teams are trained to handle turbines of all sizes, from the E-40 to the E-82, ensuring safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible dismantling operations.
Dismantling a wind turbine is a complex, multi-step process. Every project is tailored to the turbine model, site conditions, and regulatory requirements, while maintaining the highest safety and environmental standards.
Prior to any dismantling work, comprehensive safety preparations are conducted:
Detailed risk assessment of the site and turbine
Verification of safety equipment for all personnel
Establishment of strict safety protocols to protect workers and the surrounding environment
Safety is our number one priority, ensuring every step of the dismantling process is executed without incident.
Before any physical work begins, the wind turbine is safely disconnected from the grid. Lockout and tagout procedures are applied to eliminate electrical hazards, ensuring the turbine is fully isolated from power sources.
A detailed decommissioning plan is created for each project. This plan outlines:
Dismantling sequence for all turbine components
Required cranes, tools, and lifting equipment
Safety measures and protocols
Consideration of turbine height, site accessibility, and environmental conditions
The plan ensures a controlled, efficient, and risk-free operation.
The turbine blades are usually the first components to be dismantled. Our crews use:
Specialized lifting equipment and cranes
Proper support systems to prevent damage
Carefully planned removal sequences to protect surrounding infrastructure
This step ensures the blades remain intact and ready for refurbishment, reuse, or second-life deployment.
Next, the nacelle, housing the generator, gearbox, and control systems, is carefully lowered to the ground. The rotor hub is detached from the main shaft with precision lifting equipment.
At REI Wind, we ensure that all high-value components are preserved for refurbishment or redeployment in second-life projects.
The tower is dismantled in sections using cranes and heavy-lift machinery. Our teams follow a sequenced approach to maintain stability and safety while lowering each section to the ground.
Tower materials are then either refurbished, recycled, or repurposed according to project requirements.
After dismantling, all turbine components are evaluated for reuse, refurbishment, or recycling:
Generators, controllers, and hubs are assessed for second-life potential
Structural components such as towers and blades are processed according to environmental regulations
Non-reusable materials are responsibly recycled or disposed of
This approach maximizes asset value while minimizing environmental impact.
Finally, the site is restored to meet regulatory and landowner requirements:
Removal of debris and waste
Restoration of access roads and surrounding land
Environmental mitigation measures, if needed
REI Wind ensures the site is left in safe, clean, and compliant condition, ready for future use.
