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Giving components a second life: sustainable materials management
by RES | Jul 17, 2025 | Reading time: < 1 min
We believe sustainable operations must go hand in hand with performance. From improving the recyclability of materials on site to pioneering new ways to extend the lifespan of components, we are actively reducing waste and strengthening the circularity of renewable energy assets.
Since 2021, we have been repairing and maintaining components from renewable energy projects we support worldwide. Our aim is to maximise the lifespan of each component and reduce waste. We are continuing to enhance our methods and collaboration to strengthen our circularity.
From repairs and reverse engineering to smarter warehousing, we’re helping make renewable energy more circular and resilient. By expanding our repair capabilities across North America, Latin America, and Northern Europe, we’re delivering lower-carbon, local solutions and driving sustainable asset management.
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Sustainability is at the heart of what we do here, from the solutions we provide to how we operate our business. Read more about our ESG activity and access our 'Power for Good' sustainability report.
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A circular economy in action
Our flagship repair facility in Albacete, Spain, opened in response to global supply chain challenges. Today, it plays a central role in our sustainability efforts, supporting both RES-managed and external assets, while reducing emissions and giving components a second life. We recently launched a sustainability initiative to review and improve our practices. Our actions covered implementing a machine that repurposes cardboard into protective padding in shipments, eliminating the need to buy additional protective materials. We also switched to LED lamps and reusable cleaning cloths.
6,000 items
in 2024, we repaired 6,000 items, doubling the amount of the repairs in the previous year.
18,000 components
using advanced tools like 3D scanning for reverse engineering, the facility has repaired more than 18,000 mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic components to date.
15 specialists
delivering high-quality, sustainable outcomes
17% reduction
in aerosol use through a refillable system that cuts emissions and waste
30% increase
increase in repair capacity through improved techniques and efficiency
By reviewing our processes and activities, we were able to identify opportunities and initiated actions to create a more orderly, efficient and sustainable warehouse.
Miguel Alarcón Tauste, Quality & Environment Manager, Spain
At a key moment in our energy transition, when our actions must increasingly take into account the global impact on people and the planet, our spare parts workshop is proof that sustainability and operational excellence go hand in hand.
Juan Gutiérrez, CEO Services
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