GE Vernova Wind Turbine Remanufacturing Facility in Noblejas Celebrates 25th Anniversary
GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) celebrated the 25th anniversary of its global onshore wind turbine component remanufacturing center in Noblejas, Toledo. By remanufacturing and extending the life of existing components the facility demonstrates the company's dedication to the circular economy and the energy transition.
The event was attended by local and regional authorities, including Esther Haro Carrasco, the General Director of Circular Economy and Agenda 2030, who emphasized: “The Noblejas facility symbolizes GE Vernova's commitment to a sustainable, innovative and resilient development model that contributes significantly to social and environmental progress. Noblejas has managed to position itself as a leading industrial center at regional, national and international levels."
Agustín Jiménez Crespo, the mayor of Noblejas, stressed that “the arrival of GE Vernova marked a turning point for Noblejas. It has been our calling card, the starting point for all the industrial and innovative development that has occurred since.”
The Noblejas facility remanufactures components, such as gearboxes, main shaft, hubs and complete machine head rebuilds, for GE Vernova and other leading global onshore wind energy manufacturers. Remanufacturing wind turbine components involves reconstructing worn or damaged parts to meet or exceed original specifications.
Spanning more than 14,000 square meters and employing over 110 people, including contractors, the center has experienced record growth of over 250% in units sold over the last five years. A strategic expansion in 2021 enabled the center to transform into a facility that supplies markets around the world with a range of products and technologies, including those in Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North Africa.
During the event, Sergio Barroso, Global Director of Onshore Wind Remanufacturing and Director of the Noblejas facility, stated: “Noblejas is Spain's international hospital for wind turbine components. It plays an essential role in the global wind energy value chain and is a benchmark in knowledge transfer, with processes that have already been replicated in the United States, Brazil, and India.”
Since its inception, the facility has adopted a continuous improvement approach, using the Lean methodology to enhance operational safety and reduce response times. This methodology has been applied to tools, operational processes and standardized technical work.
In 2024 alone, the facility's operations prevented the production of around 4,500 tons of steel, significantly reducing emissions and enhancing energy system efficiency. The facility's strong focus on circular economy principles has established it as a driver of sustainable development and a source of quality employment in the local area.
The center also collaborates closely with educational institutions and vocational training programs to integrate local talent into the industrial sector. Thanks to its dynamism, GE Vernova's remanufacturing center in Noblejas has become one of the main industrial hubs in Castilla-La Mancha, ranking among the top five companies in the region in terms of employment and revenue.
Blanca Monteagudo, GE Vernova's Sales Director for Western Europe and Latin America, said: “GE Vernova is a global company committed to the energy transition and the circular economy. Spain is a key country for our wind power business. With 337 megawatts of new capacity installed in 2024, we were the leading installer of onshore wind power in Spain that year. The Noblejas facility is a clear reflection of that commitment, serving as an innovation center that strengthens the sustainability and resilience of the electricity system in Castilla-La Mancha."
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