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IRS now requires certification for small wind turbines to receive tax credit

By Nic Sharpley | February 3, 2015

Intertek provides North America’s only complete small wind testing and certification program.

Intertek provides North America’s only complete small wind testing and certification program.

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued new performance and quality criteria that require certification of small wind turbines in order to qualify for the 30% federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC). Performance and efficiency claims must now be qualified by third-party experts, effective January 26, 2015.

Intertek’s tip sheet, Small Wind Testing & Certification, provides clarity on the testing and certification process, as well as 5 key steps for manufacturers.

The IRS guidance requires qualifying small wind manufacturers provide certification issued by an accredited third-party certifier to the AWEA 9.1-2009 standard and medium wind manufacturers (up to 100 kW) to IEC 61400-1, 61400-12-1, and 61400-11.

Intertek provides North America’s only complete small wind testing and certification program. We provide third-party accredited testing and certification services that ensure manufacturers can comply with the new IRS requirements.

Download the tip sheet here.

Intertek
www.intertek.com


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