DNV has launched a collaborative research project to develop an automated data processing procedure for verification of detected wind turbine blade defects, with the aim of building trust and generating broader acceptance of automated data processing techniques across the industry and to inform future regulation. “With many inspections still being carried out manually, visual inspection…
DNV GL offers a look at the future of utilities
Editor’s note: This executive summary comes from a report authored by DNV GL titled “Utility of the Future 2015 Report.” For the full report, click here. The electricity sector today is characterized by significant potential for disruption and growth. Regulatory, technological, and consumer-driven changes are opening the market for innovative products and services. Revised regulations…
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…
DNV GL comes out on top in E.ON’s wind flow modeling blind test
DNV GL (uniting Garrad Hassan, KEMA, DNV, GL Renewables Certification), a global energy advisory and testing authority, has announced that it has achieved the highest score in a wind flow modeling blind test organized by E.ON, a power and gas company. The blind test challenged six participants, including some of the most reputable consultancies in…
Revenues up 27% for DNV in 2012
This article comes from DNV and author Stuart Brewer. Det Norsk Veritas’ continued focus on safety and service quality and the ability to provide leading-edge technology advice and solutions contributed to the company’s strong market and financial performance in 2012. Revenues increased by 27% compared to 2011 and DNV strengthened its global position in all its…
DNV and GL to merge
DNV and GL have signed an agreement to join forces. The new entity, called DNV GL Group, will be one of the world’s leading ship classification societies and risk experts in the renewable energy, oil and gas, power sectors, and among the global top three in management system certification. “Clients will benefit from an increased…
Project selected to explore limits of battery operations
Det Norske Veritas (DNV) says its proposed project for exploring the outer limits of battery operations has been selected by the US Department of Energy and will receive funding from the Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy (ARPA-E). In cooperation with partners NexTech Materials and Beckett Energy Systems, the DNV led project will use battery-life-prediction modeling…
Updated standard for offshore wind turbine structures
The standard, Design of Offshore Wind Turbine Structures (DNV-OS-J101), provides principles, technical requirements and guidance for design, construction and in-service inspection of offshore wind turbine structures. After its launch in 2004 it has been widely used in the offshore wind industry. This is the third revision of the standard and the updated document has been…
Best practices for using Sodar and Lidar remote wind sensors
DNV has published a new Recommended Practice document that provides the wind power industry with in-depth information regarding use of remote wind sensing equipment used to characterizing wind resources. Document (DNV-RP-J101) addresses the use of Sonic Detection And Ranging (SODAR) and Light Detection And Ranging (LIDAR) equipment. These have been developed by DNV’s specialists in…