Power & Energy Equipment Auction & Asset Sales

Energy and power operations generate surplus generation equipment, electrical infrastructure, and facility assets as plants are upgraded, fuel strategies shift, and sites are decommissioned or repurposed. Heritage Global Partners has led asset dispositions within this sector for utility operators, independent power producers, and industrial energy users, including full power plant dispositions and surplus equipment sales, often involving grid-connected and regulated facilities.

Assets in this category originate from facility retirements, capacity upgrades, regulatory-driven transitions, and corporate restructuring. These sales connect buyers active in power generation, transmission, distribution, and industrial energy applications.

Typical Assets Sold

Turbines, generators, and power generation systems
Boilers, condensers, and heat recovery equipment
Transformers, switchgear, and substations
Electrical distribution and control systems
Balance-of-plant equipment
Fuel handling and storage systems
Cooling towers and water treatment equipment
Plant maintenance and facility support assets

Current Auctions

2022 Generac MD750 750kW Diesel Generator, 241 Hours: Eaton Switchgear, 1,200A Breaker, Weather-Protective Enclosure & More! Albany, NY

Starting: Sep 3rd, 2026 – 8:00am EDT

Ending: Sep 17th, 2026 – 12:00pm EDT

13.1 MW Biomass Power Generation Facility: Steam Turbine-Generators, Diesel Generators, Fuel Storage Silos, Wheel Loaders & More! Gypsum, CO.

Starting: Oct 13th, 2026 – 7:00am MDT

Ending: Oct 14th, 2026 – 10:00am MDT

Sale #7: Surplus Oilfield Service Equipment: Heavy Trucks, Pump Skids, Compressors, Trailers, Forklifts & More! Sold on behalf of Halliburton, one of the world’s largest oilfield services companies. Duncan, OK.

Starting: Oct 28th, 2026 – 8:00am CDT

Ending: Oct 29th, 2026 – 12:00pm CDT

Past Auctions

Surplus and Idle Assets to the Ongoing Operations of Solaria, an Industry Leading Designer of Silicon PV Products. Sale Featuring Analytical Equipment, Test Equipment, Environmental Chambers, Robotics, and More!

Starting: Apr 24th, 2013 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Apr 25th, 2013 – 10:00am PDT

Sealed Bid Sale on behalf of GWF Power Systems L.P., Featuring Millions of Dollars Worth of Electrical and Mechanical Spare Parts, Tools, and Much More.

Ending: Apr 29th, 2013 – 12:00am PDT

Private Treaty Sale of Surplus Assets of a State of the Art Stealth CdTe Solar Panel Pilot Line and R&D Facility.

Starting: Mar 8th, 2013 – 12:00pm PST

Ending: Jul 19th, 2013 – 12:00pm PDT

Sherwood Partners, in its capacity as Assignee for the Benefit of Creditors, has authorized a public webcast auction of Potter Drilling’s Assets to Feature: Directional Drilling Rig, Rolling Stock, Machine Tools, Spares, Furniture, IT, and More!

Starting: Apr 4th, 2013 – 10:00am PDT

Ending: Apr 4th, 2013 – 2:00pm PDT

Third in a Series of Sales: By order of Schüco TF Gmbh & Co. KG and Malibu GmbH & Co. KG we offer for sale ex site:
Due to discontinuation of All Thin Film Photovoltaic Production Activities
Solar Thin Film Panel Production Equipment Online Auction

Ending: Mar 21st, 2013 – 10:00am GMT

By Order of Digital Realty, a Global Online Sale Featuring Assets Formerly of Solyndra: a World Renown Solar Panel Manufacturer.

Starting: Feb 7th, 2013 – 7:00am PST

Ending: Feb 8th, 2013 – 10:00am PST

Surplus Assets to On-Going Operations a Leading Solar Developer. Flash Simulators, Aqueous Cleaners, Wire Bonders, X-Ray Inspection Machines, Laser Maker, Reflow Ovens, & More

Starting: Jan 16th, 2013 – 7:00am PST

Ending: Jan 17th, 2013 – 10:00am PST

Global Online Auction: Former Assets of Thompson River Power, Featuring a Complete 16.5 MW Coal Power Plant located in Thompson Falls, MT.

Starting: Jun 25th, 2013 – 7:00am MDT

Ending: Jun 26th, 2013 – 10:00am MDT

Sale #2: By order of Schueco TF GmbH & Co. KG and Malibu GmbH & Co. KG Solar Thin-Film Panel Production Equipment. Equipment Auction of Key Assets.

Starting: Feb 6th, 2013 – 10:00am CET

Ending: Feb 7th, 2013 – 3:00am CET

On behalf of a Leading French Solar Company, a Negotiated Sale Featuring a Complete 2011 Modern Automated 20 MW Solar Panel Manufacturing Line, Completes a Panel in 4 Minutes!

Starting: Nov 19th, 2012 – 7:00am PST

Ending: Sep 4th, 2013 – 10:00am PDT

Sealed Bid & Power Plant Demolition Sale on behalf of GWF Power Systems L.P., Featuring (5) 22 MW & (1) 30 MW Petcoke Fired Power Plants

Starting: Mar 1st, 2013 – 12:00am PST

Ending: Mar 20th, 2013 – 12:00am PDT

Retiring generation equipment or upgrading facilities?

Buyer FAQs

Can decommissioned power assets be reused in new facilities?

Many components can be redeployed with engineering review.

Are environmental permits transferred with power equipment?

Permits are site-specific and not typically transferable.

How are oversized power assets transported?

Buyers are responsible for specialized logistics planning.

Seller FAQs

How are grid-connected assets retired prior to sale?

Disconnection and safety protocols are completed by the seller before disposition.

Can partial plants be sold while others remain active?

Yes. Segmenting assets is common.

How are qualified buyers reached for power generation and utility assets?

Buyer outreach targets utilities, energy operators, infrastructure investors, industrial users, and international buyers experienced in energy markets.

Energy & Power Auctions & Asset Sales