#32026R0718Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/718 on minimum environmental sustainability requirements for public procurement of onshore and offshore wind technologies
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This EU regulation sets mandatory minimum environmental sustainability requirements for public procurement procedures involving onshore and offshore wind technologies under Regulation (EU) 2024/1735. It requires that wind turbine blades achieve a recyclability rate of at least 70% of their mass, calculated as the relative weight of recyclable material. The requirement must be demonstrated by the end of contract execution and can be implemented either as a contract performance clause or as a technical specification. It applies to procurement under the EU public procurement, concessions, and utilities directives but excludes renewable energy auctions under Article 26. The regulation excludes heat pumps, batteries, and photovoltaic products due to existing or forthcoming rules. It enters into force 20 days after publication and applies from 30 June 2026 to give contracting authorities time to adapt procedures.
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Key Changes
- Wind turbine blades in public procurement must achieve minimum 70% recyclability rate calculated by relative weight of recyclable material
- Requirement applies to onshore and offshore wind technologies procured under Directives 2014/23/EU, 2014/24/EU and 2014/25/EU
- Recyclability must be demonstrated at latest upon completion of contract execution
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What this law requires
Wind turbine blades must achieve a minimum recyclability rate of at least 70% of their mass, calculated as the relative weight of recyclable material
Recyclability of wind turbine blades must be assessed and demonstrated using the European standard EN 45555:2019 methodology
Blade recycling technologies used to demonstrate recyclability must meet a minimum technology readiness level of 6, indicating the technology has been demonstrated in a relevant environment
Demonstration of the 70% recyclability rate must be completed by the end of contract execution
The minimum recyclability requirement may be implemented either as a contract performance clause or as a technical specification in procurement procedures