Valuation of wind turbines and wind farms – realistic market values based on reliable data

The market for used and current wind turbines is dynamic. Purchase prices depend on technical parameters, location factors, remaining terms, approval situation and regulatory environment. Anyone who wants to sell – whether a single turbine or a complete wind farm – needs a well-founded, market-oriented valuation.

Why a professional valuation is crucial

A wind turbine is a complex infrastructure asset. Book values or flat-rate multiples are not sufficient to derive a realistic market price. Among other things, the following are decisive:

• System type, manufacturer, nominal output
• Year of construction and technical condition
• Earnings metrics and historical performance
• Remaining term of EEG remuneration or PPA
• Location quality (wind potential, grid connection, permits)
• Dismantling obligations and service contracts

A market-oriented valuation creates clarity for sales decisions, investor negotiations, portfolio optimizations or strategic realignments.

Data-driven valuation based on real transactions

The valuation of wind turbines and wind farms is based on:

• of over 10 years of market movement data
• a documented transaction volume of more than EUR 11 billion
• real buying and selling processes on the international trading platform wind-turbine.com

This database enables an assessment that is not theoretical, but actually market-oriented. It is supplemented by current market assessments and forecasts from the sales environment. This creates a realistic picture of what is currently achievable – not of what would be mathematically possible.

Practical. Transparent. In line with the market.

Valuation for individual wind turbines

Whether it's an existing plant, a repowering candidate or a plant without a fixed location, the market value is determined individually.

The following are taken into account:

• Technical Specifications
• Maintenance and service history
• Yield data
• Dismantling and logistics capability (in case of relocation)
• Demand for specific plant types

Demand for certain turbine models plays a decisive role, especially in international trade. A purely national view often falls short here.

Evaluation of complete wind farms

In the case of wind farms, additional factors come into play:

• Structure of the project portfolio
• Financing models
• Lease agreements
• Grid connection situation
• Synergy effects in operation
• Economies of scale for investors

This is not just about the value of individual investments, but about the asset as a whole. Institutional buyers evaluate differently than strategic operators. A well-founded valuation takes these perspectives into account.

For whom is the valuation useful?

• Operators reviewing a sale
• Operations manager with sales mandate
• Investors for portfolio analysis
• Project developers in the context of exit strategies
• Owners facing repowering decisions

A reliable valuation creates negotiation security and prevents systematic underpricing or overpricing.

Free market value assessment

Operators and operators can have the current market value of their wind turbines or wind farms determined free of charge. The evaluation is carried out:

• data-based
• transaction-oriented
• taking into account current market developments
• with or without a specific location

The aim is to provide a realistic orientation that is based on actual purchase prices and current market conditions.

The decisive factor: market knowledge

The valuation of wind turbines and wind farms requires more than theoretical models. Reliable transaction data, market knowledge and international demand analyses are crucial.

If you know the value of your asset, it's better to negotiate – and not sell below market price.