The role of scrap in the transformation of the electricity and energy industry
The energy industry is facing a huge shift towards renewable and more sustainable infrastructure. Proper handling of scrap metal is a key to both climate benefit and economy. At Skrotify.se we help electricity companies, power plants and installers to take control of their scrap flows and contribute to a circular energy sector.
Scrap in the energy system — more than just waste
When power grids are modernized, transformers are replaced and old power plants are dismantled, large amounts of valuable metals are released: copper wires, aluminum cables, steel frames, transformer steel and electronics scrap.
The infrastructure of the energy industry is literally full of metals that, if recycled right, can drive both climate benefit and new business
Metal recycling in the energy industry means that the need for new raw materials in new production is reduced, which in turn leads to lower waste costs and lower costs when dismantling old plants. In addition, climate accounting is improved according to both ESG requirements and the EU Taxonomy Regulation, which strengthens the sustainability profile of energy companies.
Challenges and Opportunities
Despite the value of the scrap, handling sometimes occurs unsystematically. Cables, wires and components are scrapped without careful sorting, leading to financial losses and difficulties in accounting for environmental impacts.
With Skrotify, electricity and energy companies get a solution that combines:
- Digital traceability from disassembly to recycling
- CO₂ savings data adapted for ESG reporting
- Flexible logistics adapted to project schedules
We help energy companies transform their scrap management from necessity to competitive advantage
Three keys to better scrapping in energy projects
- Plan the recycling in parallel with the dismantling: Create separate flows for copper, aluminum and steel.
- Use Skrotify Portal: Track weights, material flows and CO2 savings in real time.
- Report Sustainability Benefit: Integrate recycling data into the project's environmental accounting.
Smart scrap management strengthens both the economy and the sustainability profile.
