En andra vind
(2026) FMIM01 20252Environmental and Energy Systems Studies
- Abstract
- A large share of onshore wind power in Skåne is approaching the end of its technical lifetime, while the demand for increased fossil-free electricity generation is substantial. Rather than decommissioning and dismantling aging wind power assets, the EU emphasizes the need for repowering, which entails replacing parts of or entire wind turbines. Repowering represents a potentially cost-effective way to increase electricity production without requiring additional land use. Despite this potential, repowering is currently being implemented to a limited extent.
The aim of this study is to identify and analyse barriers and opportunities for the repowering of onshore wind power in Skåne, primarily from an owner’s perspective. The study is... (More) - A large share of onshore wind power in Skåne is approaching the end of its technical lifetime, while the demand for increased fossil-free electricity generation is substantial. Rather than decommissioning and dismantling aging wind power assets, the EU emphasizes the need for repowering, which entails replacing parts of or entire wind turbines. Repowering represents a potentially cost-effective way to increase electricity production without requiring additional land use. Despite this potential, repowering is currently being implemented to a limited extent.
The aim of this study is to identify and analyse barriers and opportunities for the repowering of onshore wind power in Skåne, primarily from an owner’s perspective. The study is based on a literature review of relevant academic research, policy documents, and governmental reports, as well as a combined survey and interview study with wind power owners.
The results show that repowering projects in Sweden are largely subject to the same permitting processes as new wind power developments, despite often resulting in lower environmental impacts per unit of electricity produced. The most significant barrier identified is profitability, while other barriers vary depending on the size of the wind power owner. Larger owners primarily identify obstacles related to the Swedish Armed Forces and grid connection, whereas smaller owners experience greater uncertainty regarding access to suitable technology and the duration of the permitting process.
The study concludes that repowering has the potential to contribute significantly to Sweden’s future electricity supply. However, realising this potential requires clearer regulatory frameworks, more predictable permitting processes, and improved economic incentives. In particular, the importance of more clearly distinguishing repowering from new developments within the Swedish permitting system is emphasised. (Less) - Abstract (Swedish)
- En stor andel av Skånes landbaserade vindkraft närmar sig slutet av sin tekniska livslängd, samtidigt som behovet av ökad fossilfri elproduktion är stort. Istället för att avveckla och nedmontera den åldrande vindkraften trycker EU på behovet av repowering, vilket innebär att istället ersätta delar av eller hela vindkraftverk. Detta utgör ett potentiellt kostnadseffektivt sätt att öka elproduktionen utan att ta ny mark i anspråk. Trots detta genomförs repowering i begränsad omfattning.
Syftet med studien är att identifiera och analysera hinder och möjligheter för repowering av landbaserad vindkraft i Skåne, framför allt utifrån ett ägarperspektiv. Studien baseras på en litteraturgenomgång av relevant forskning, styrdokument och... (More) - En stor andel av Skånes landbaserade vindkraft närmar sig slutet av sin tekniska livslängd, samtidigt som behovet av ökad fossilfri elproduktion är stort. Istället för att avveckla och nedmontera den åldrande vindkraften trycker EU på behovet av repowering, vilket innebär att istället ersätta delar av eller hela vindkraftverk. Detta utgör ett potentiellt kostnadseffektivt sätt att öka elproduktionen utan att ta ny mark i anspråk. Trots detta genomförs repowering i begränsad omfattning.
Syftet med studien är att identifiera och analysera hinder och möjligheter för repowering av landbaserad vindkraft i Skåne, framför allt utifrån ett ägarperspektiv. Studien baseras på en litteraturgenomgång av relevant forskning, styrdokument och myndighetsrapporter, samt en kombinerad enkät- och intervjustudie med vindkraftägare.
Resultaten visar att repowering i Sverige i stor utsträckning möter samma tillståndsprocess som nyetablering, trots att projekten ofta innebär minskad miljöpåverkan per producerad kilowattimme. Det mest centrala hindret identifieras som lönsamheten, medan andra hinder varierar beroende på storleken av vindkraftägaren. Större ägare ser mer hinder med Försvarsmakten och elnätsanslutningen, medan mindre ägare känner en osäkerhet kring tillgången på lämplig teknik och längden på tillståndsprocessen som ett större hinder.
Studien visar att repowering har potential att bidra väsentligt till Sveriges framtida elförsörjning, men att detta förutsätter tydligare regelverk, mer förutsägbara tillståndsprocesser och förbättrade ekonomiska incitament. Särskilt framhålls vikten av att i större utsträckning särskilja repowering från nyetablering i den svenska tillståndsprövningen. (Less)
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- author
- Bruce, Malin LU
- supervisor
- organization
- alternative title
- A second wind
- course
- FMIM01 20252
- year
- 2026
- type
- H3 - Professional qualifications (4 Years - )
- subject
- keywords
- Repowering, landbaserad vindkraft, regulatoriska barriärer, ägarperspektiv, Sverige
- report number
- ISRN LUTFD2/TFEM—26/5245--SE (1-71)
- ISSN
- 1102-3651
- language
- Swedish
- id
- 9222018
- date added to LUP
- 2026-02-04 10:39:22
- date last changed
- 2026-02-04 10:39:22
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The aim of this study is to identify and analyse barriers and opportunities for the repowering of onshore wind power in Skåne, primarily from an owner’s perspective. The study is based on a literature review of relevant academic research, policy documents, and governmental reports, as well as a combined survey and interview study with wind power owners.
The results show that repowering projects in Sweden are largely subject to the same permitting processes as new wind power developments, despite often resulting in lower environmental impacts per unit of electricity produced. The most significant barrier identified is profitability, while other barriers vary depending on the size of the wind power owner. Larger owners primarily identify obstacles related to the Swedish Armed Forces and grid connection, whereas smaller owners experience greater uncertainty regarding access to suitable technology and the duration of the permitting process.
The study concludes that repowering has the potential to contribute significantly to Sweden’s future electricity supply. However, realising this potential requires clearer regulatory frameworks, more predictable permitting processes, and improved economic incentives. In particular, the importance of more clearly distinguishing repowering from new developments within the Swedish permitting system is emphasised.}},
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