Dutch firm IX Decom, a subsidiary of IX Renewables, has formalized an agency agreement with Ukraine’s MCL Group to facilitate the import and deployment of pre-owned wind turbines, a strategic move aimed at bolstering Ukraine's severely impacted energy infrastructure. This collaboration, announced on July 8, 2025, underscores a critical shift towards decentralized energy solutions in a nation grappling with significant power generation capacity losses.

Under the terms of the agreement, both companies are authorized to represent each other in the development and sale of wind turbine projects across Ukraine. The initial phase of this partnership targets the delivery of at least 12 pre-owned wind turbines. Notably, three Vestas V90 3MW turbines, supplied by IX Renewables and its French partner Gensun, have already been acquired by one of MCL Group’s affiliates. These units have undergone comprehensive overhauls by their original manufacturer, ensuring their operational integrity and reliability.

Ukraine has experienced a devastating loss of over 9GW of its power generation capacity since the onset of the full-scale invasion, rendering centralized energy solutions increasingly vulnerable. In this context, the partners emphasize that decentralized energy, facilitated by smaller-scale installations of one to five pre-owned turbines per site, is no longer merely an option but an essential component for enhancing grid flexibility and resilience.

MCL Group Chief Executive Mykola Gerasymenko stated, “Ukraine’s energy recovery must begin from the ground up – through decentralization, diversification, and rapid deployment of all available technologies. Our partnership with IX Renewables enables exactly that. Refurbished wind turbines offer a realistic and scalable path to energy independence for communities and businesses that cannot wait.” He further highlighted that these are not temporary fixes but “long-term infrastructure assets, restored and ready to serve a new purpose: stabilizing Ukraine’s energy system in the face of war.”

To ensure the quality and performance of the turbines, all units offered through this partnership will undergo stringent independent technical inspections and thorough operational history reviews prior to refurbishment. Strict selection criteria dictate that only turbines operating for no more than 10-15 years are eligible for resale. This meticulous vetting process, combined with international standards and local expertise, aims to provide Ukrainian customers with reliable, high-performance renewable assets at a significantly reduced cost compared to new equipment.

Marvin Clazing, Chief Operating Officer of IX Renewables and Managing Director of IX Decom, commented on the broader impact of the collaboration: “This partnership is more than a business transaction; it shapes the possibility to give these beautiful machines a second life and produce clean energy for many more years. And beyond that, it feels like a meaningful contribution…to the brave Ukrainian people in their fight for (energy) independency.” The initiative represents a pragmatic approach to energy recovery, leveraging the secondary market for wind assets to meet urgent national needs.