DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, has awarded Vattenfall with a final statement of compliance for its offshore accommodation platform. This is the first offshore platform in the North Sea to host up to 50 operation and maintenance staff members working at the nearby DanTysk offshore wind farm.…
DNV GL to develop Best Practice guide for improved wind-turbine design
DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and renewables certification body, has launched a Joint Industry Project (JIP) with a team of industry partners to develop a new Best Practice for the validation of turbulence models. The JIP “Validation of Turbulence Models” aims to create a better understanding of turbulence modeling to reduce…
Siemens’ latest onshore wind turbine receives type certificate from DNV GL
DNV GL and Siemens Wind Power announced that the Siemens’ SWT-3.6-130 onshore wind turbine has been successfully type certified by DNV GL. This certification confirms that the new turbine complies with all the requirements of the international wind-turbine standard IEC 61400-22 for conformity testing and certification. The SWT-3.6-130 is the second turbine from Siemens’ onshore direct-drive…
DNV GL certifies Nordsee Ost offshore wind project
DNV GL has awarded innogy SE the project certificate for its Nordsee Ost offshore wind farm at this year’s WindEnergy Hamburg exhibition. Nordsee Ost is a lighthouse project supported by the EU, promoting a reliable, environmentally friendly energy supply that remains affordable. Located north of the island of Heligoland in the German North Sea, the…
DNV GL supports John Laing with its first investment in the offshore wind market
DNV GL successfully completed its due diligence work of the Nordergründe offshore wind farm in the North Sea, reviewing and quantifying the technical risks of the project. The John Laing Group commissioned DNV GL with the assessment and analysis of the project to make its investment decision and has announced its 30% stake acquisition of…
DNV GL launches new Joint Industry Project for standardization of floating wind turbines
DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, has launched a new joint industry project (JIP) together with 13 global partners to mutually develop a Recommended Practice for the coupled analysis of floating offshore wind turbines. Despite the fact that the wind industry has a strong focus on the development of…
DNV GL to study feasibility for Phu Cuong 1 offshore wind farm in Vietnam
At a signing ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City, DNV GL Americas entered into a contract with Phu Cuong Group (PCG), to deliver a feasibility study for a near-offshore wind farm under a grant from the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) to PCG. The study will support efforts to develop Phu Cuong 1,…
DNV GL’s Ellen Crivella named “2016 Rising Star” by Women of Wind Energy
DNV GL’s Ellen Crivella was honored with the 2016 Rising Star Award at the Women of Wind Energy (WoWE) luncheon at the 2016 AWEA Windpower Conference and Exhibition last week. Each year, the Rising Star Award recognizes a woman relatively new to wind energy who has already made significant professional contributions and shown unusual talent,…
DNV GL appoints Ditlev Engel as new Energy CEO
DNV GL has appointed Ditlev Engel as the new CEO of its Energy business area. Starting April 4th, Mr Engel will succeed acting CEO Elisabeth Harstad and report to the Group President & CEO Remi Eriksen. Ditlev Engel will join DNV GL as CEO of the group’s Energy business area, which provides testing, certification, and…
DNV GL issues Statement of Feasibility for StingRAY wave-energy device
DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, has awarded Columbia Power Technologies innovative StingRAY wave-energy converter with a Statement of Feasibility. Based in Oregon, Columbia Power Technologies has been working with DNV GL to ensure that its StingRAY wave energy device accomplishes the first stage in the Prototype Certification…
Dr. Brand wins 2016 DNV GL Global PhD Award in Renewables & Grid Integration
Every year, renewable energy consultants DNV GL offer PhD students from across the globe the chance to enter the “DNV GL PhD Award in Renewable Energy and Grid Integration” competition. The competition and prize was first initiated in 2012 to support research and development, education, the creation of new knowledge, and encourage the development of advanced technology…
DNV GL works with industry on test procedures for substation engineering and device configuration tools
DNV GL, a certification body and world dedicated resource of independent energy experts, has announces development of a new UCAIug conformance test program.
Adwen’s AD 5-135 is first to obtain DNV GL Type Certificate based on 2012 Guideline for Offshore Wind Turbines
Adwen’s AD 5-135 turbine has obtained the first Type Certificate based on the Guideline for the Certification of Offshore Wind Turbines, Edition 2012 issued by DNV GL. This new guideline updates the previous version from 2005 to fully comply with GL’s Guideline for Onshore Wind Turbines, edition 2010, and to cover IEC 61400, parts 1…
DNV GL starts first independent IEC 61850 Test Centre in Singapore to enhance grid security and reliability
DNV GL’s Test center in Singapore will provide independent profile and compliance testing of communication components to enhance security and reliability of the grid Test Centre will focus on providing IEC 61850 and other related testing services to electricity utilities, large generation plants and grid-tied distributed energy resources in the Asia Pacific region Certification of…
DNV GL at HUSUM Wind 2015: Smarter Operations services to increase wind asset value and safety
DNV GL, independent energy experts and certification body, has presented its Smarter Operations service portfolio at HUSUM Wind 2015 (Stand 1E28, Hall 1). The service portfolio, focused on the operational phase of the project life cycle, combines analytical capabilities with practical on-site assessments, spanning from short-term forecasting to optimized inspections and monitoring services. The portfolio…
A new era for hydrogen energy unveiled by students at DNV GL
How can hydrogen help Japan transition to renewable energy? Students working for DNV GL this summer made the case for the floating installation ‘Jidai’ that produces hydrogen from seawater and wind energy. Following the 2011 disaster at a nuclear plant in Fukushima, Japan reduced its reliance on nuclear energy and now depends heavily on expensive…
What are the major wind-power siting issues facing developers today?
Major wind-power siting issues haven’t changed a lot over the last few years. Fundamental issues are interwoven with economic, political, environmental, and social complexities. Technological advancements have occurred, but wind power is still more expensive and less reliable than fossil fuel alternatives, according to Jay Maki, a Business Development lead at Land Solutions in Canada.…
DNV GL to review RES’ energy storage projects
DNV GL will provide technical and financial due diligence on two energy storage projects from Renewable Energy Systems Americas (RES). These two projects together will comprise one of the largest energy storage deployments in North America. DNV GL anticipates this battery storage technology, when combined with proven PV solar technology, can provide significant benefits to power grids. The…
How can a company assess a wind industry service provider? DNV GL has ideas.
The U.S. has about 65 GW in its installed base of operating wind farms with a significant number of projects coming off warranty in 2014 and this year. It’s no surprise that quality O&M service has an impact on the bottom line of a project. And yet, there is no standardized systematic way to assess…
Beyond integration: Three dynamics reshaping renewables and the grid
Editor’s note: This article is the Executive Summary and Introduction from a new report by consulting firm DNV GL. A link to the full report is below along with registration to a webcast that explains the report. Electricity systems around the world are changing. The challenge of combating climate change, maintaining secure energy supplies and…