DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, has awarded Siemens Wind Power with final Type Certification for its new 7-MW offshore wind turbine SWT-7.0-154, confirming full IEC-61400-22 compliance ahead of schedule. The new award-winning Siemens model delivers nearly 10% more energy production than its predecessor under offshore wind conditions, while…
Moventas Exceed receives DNV GL gearbox certification
Moventas’ high-torque density wind-turbine gearbox, the Exceed, has received a DNV GL certification after completing a successful testing and verification process of the first prototypes. With the gearbox now certified, Moventas is preparing to start serial production in Finland. DNV GL awarded the Exceed gearbox certification according to the DNV GL 2010, including Design assessment and…
DNV GL awards component certificate to Ingeteam for its frequency converter
DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, awarded component certification to Spanish technology company Ingeteam for its new frequency converter at the annual European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) Conference in Paris this week. The DFM 3000 Ingecon Wind converter offers operational flexibility, energy management benefits, and compliance with technical…
Gamesa certifies its G97-2.0 MW turbine under Chinese standards
Turbine OEM Gamesa has had its G97-2.0 MW turbine certified by a Chinese certification entity authorized by China’s National Energy Administration (NEA). The G97-2.0 MW is a benchmark turbine in the Chinese market, where over 150 units have been installed since 2011. Moreover, so far this year, Gamesa has secured orders for the supply of…
SgurrEnergy obtains MEASNET membership for wind turbine power-performance assessment
Having successfully completed a seven-point assessment program, renewable energy consultancy SgurrEnergy, a Wood Group company, is now part of the MEASNET Power Performance Expert Group. This group organizes and performs inter-comparison tests to achieve a unified understanding of the IEC 61400-12-1 standard. It also facilitates continuous exchange between experts in the field of wind turbine…
GEV’s Habitat blade-access platform secures patent
A year on from launching its revolutionary blade maintenance habitat at Renewable UK, GEV Wind Power’s cost-saving innovation has secured its UK patent. It has also achieved certification (IPX5) for the waterproofness of its Habitat’s seal from SGS BASEEFA. Returning to Renewable UK 2015 in early October (Stand No 142), GEV Wind Power, one of Europe’s…
DNV GL awards component certification to ABB for offshore wind converter
DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, has awarded ABB Switzerland with component certification for its latest generation main-frequency converter. The PCS6000 medium-voltage wind converter has been developed specifically for use in offshore wind turbines and is available for capacities up to 12-MW. The certificate was presented by Mike…
UpWind passes ISO 9001:2008 quality certification with flying colors
UpWind Solutions, North America’s comprehensive independent operations and maintenance (O&M) service provider for wind energy, recently completed the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System certification to ensure their systems are continually improving. UpWind is proud to announce the successful completion of the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System certification by their new auditor DNV-GL. This is their…
DNV GL awards Siemens’ 7-MW wind turbine with prototype certification
DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts, has awarded Siemens Wind Power with offshore prototype certification for its new 7-megawatt (MW) offshore wind turbine SWT-7.0-154, which will now undergo field testing in Østerild, Denmark. The prototype certificate confirms the compliance of the wind turbine design with the mandatory prototype requirements of the…
UL to feature all-in-one services for global wind energy at WINDPOWER 2015
UL provides services aimed at helping cut through the complexity of bringing wind-powered equipment to the global market. They provide knowledge and expertise to help customers navigate across the supply chain from compliance and regulatory issues to trade challenges and market access. UL will be exhibiting at WINDPOWER 2015 May 18-21 in Orlando, Florida (Booth…
DNV GL certificates first to provide compliance with new Chinese wind-power regulations
DNV GL and Chinese Qualification Certification (CQC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to better support and guide manufacturers of wind turbines and key components through the local Chinese regulatory compliance process. The MoU is particularly focused on the new standards and regulations from China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) that will come into force…
UL provides all-in-one service for global wind energy
UL provides services aimed at helping cut through the complexity of bringing wind-powered equipment to the market, and offers a one-stop, all-in-one service for the global wind energy industry. UL will be exhibiting at WINDPOWER 2015 in Orlando, Florida May 18th-21st (Booth 2904). The services provided for wind turbine and component manufacturers includes: Certification of…
Composite manufacturer MARKOS has been EN 1090 certified
MARKOS, a composite manufacturer, has been EN 1090 certified by TÜV SÜD. The main production activity of MARKOS company is glass-reinforced plastic production of wind turbine nacelles, hub covers, as well as technical boats and other products. MARKOS also manufactures steel elements designed for wind turbine nacelles and steel or aluminum structures for other sectors.…
German manufacturer ready to certify a 6-MW offshore unit
Development of the Nordex N150/6000 offshore turbine is progressing to plan, says the company. Nordex has selected technology-service provider TÜV Nord to certify the turbine. Certification is required before the power can be operated offshore, and it serves as proof of product quality to buyers. The first step in type certification is a design inspection.…
6-MW turbine gets GL certification
GL Renewables Certification (GL) has been chosen by Siemens Wind Power for the type certification of their 6-MW direct drive offshore wind turbine.
Why certification makes sense
The U.S. Department of Energy is expecting to hit 20% wind energy or 300 GW of generating capacity by 2030. Unlike traditional energy sources, the challenge of achieving this goal is not related to availability of raw materials, but rather increasing the manufacturing capacity of wind-energy generation equipment. One government study says achieving 20% wind…
Turbines get testing and certification
A company that conducts product safety testing and certification says it will begin offering testing and certification of wind turbines in accordance with a new UL safety standard. The new service of Underwriters Laboratories, offered in partnership with Germanischer Lloyd (GL), a leading wind energy equipment certification organization, will provide wind-turbine manufacturers around the world…