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…
GEV Wind Power launches fixed-price maintenance plan
The perennial problem of uncertain time and material costs is being addressed by GEV Wind Power, as the company launches its fixed price blade maintenance service, available to onshore and offshore site owners. A first in the renewables industry, the service is available as part of GEV’s Preventative Maintenance Programme (PMP) and provides site owners…
SgurrEnergy launches onshore renewable energy safety training
Renewable energy consultancy, SgurrEnergy, is adding a new string to its bow with the launch of an onshore renewables Site Manager Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS). The course, which is CITB approved, is the first of its kind to be designed specifically for renewables professionals in the UK and will be delivered by SgurrEnergy’s health and…
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…