[June 2026] SPRINT! Energy Consulting is a key research contributor to several national and international magazines focusing on the energy market and the latest developments in it.

SPRINT! Energy Consulting is a key contributor to specialized energy journals in Germany and in Europa. We are pleased to share with you our article in the prestigious German Magazine: vgbe. vgbe is the German technical association of energy plant operators. Its members operate power, heat and cooling plants as well as energy storage and sector coupling all around the world.

The energy industry is undergoing constant change, which requires ongoing innovation in power plant technology. So, what happens to existing plants and components that are due to be decommissioned? Are these still competitive at new locations? Will it be worth investing money and effort in selling them?

In this article, which is based on real market data and success stories, we provide an overview of the situation in the used market for thermal power plants and show options for operators and investors alike:

For operators facing decommissioning, there is quite often a market for used plant equipment, and if so, it is worth considering placing the plant for sale there before simply scrapping it just by weight.

On the other hand, buyers of the above equipment focus on two aspects: reduced capital costs for the units or required components and shorter delivery times. This, in turn, makes the option of second-hand power plant purchases very attractive!

The standardised troveo© valuation method helps sellers and buyers to make faster and fact-based decisions, reach the right contacts, utilise the right sales or sourcing channels

Enjoy reading this article here.