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flag New Zealand seeks reuse solutions for old wind turbine parts as it upgrades aging wind farms.

flag New Zealand is addressing the challenge of decommissioning aging wind turbines, as nearly 100 fibreglass nacelles from 2006-era wind farms are being offered for reuse. flag A February hackathon, backed by Meridian Energy and local groups, seeks creative repurposing ideas to prevent landfill disposal or shredding. flag Meridian is repowering the Te Rere Hau wind farm, replacing 91 old turbines with up to 39 new ones to boost output sevenfold. flag The initiative highlights the need for sustainable end-of-life planning for renewable infrastructure, particularly due to the difficulty of recycling composite materials.

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