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The scope of work for the decommissioning of 12 WTGs (6x Adwen AD 5-116 and 6x Senvion 5M; 5 MW rated power each) at Alpha Ventus shall comprise: 

- Offshore dismantling of WTGs (i.e. rotor-nacelle-assemblies and towers) and offshore transport, providing all required vessels, equipment, tools and personnel. 
- Load-in and onshore handling, providing all required port/harbour facilities and support services. 
- Onshore processing of WTG components and waste management, providing all temporary storage, transport and facilities until final disposal. In this context disposal includes re-use, recycling and recovery of energy of materials.  
- Provision of required marking and make safe activities for the remaining foundation structures following WTG removal. 
- Provision of all required planning documentation and engineering works as well as project management activities for the above decommissioning scope.  

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The scope of work for the decommissioning of 12 WTGs (6x Adwen AD 5-116 and 6x Senvion 5M; 5 MW rated power each) at Alpha Ventus shall comprise: 

- Offshore dismantling of WTGs (i.e. rotor-nacelle-assemblies and towers) and offshore transport, providing all required vessels, equipment, tools and personnel. 
- Load-in and onshore handling, providing all required port/harbour facilities and support services. 
- Onshore processing of WTG components and waste management, providing all temporary storage, transport and facilities until final disposal. In this context disposal includes re-use, recycling and recovery of energy of materials.  
- Provision of required marking and make safe activities for the remaining foundation structures following WTG removal. 
- Provision of all required planning documentation and engineering works as well as project management activities for the above decommissioning scope.  

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