– DEWI-OCC, the certification body for UL Solutions, helps advance renewable energy safety with new wind certification
UL’s Type and Component Certification system for wind turbines helps the wind industry verify conformity throughout the entire development process, from design evaluation to manufacturing and type testing
NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — UL Solutions, a world leader in applied safety science, today announced that the DEWI Offshore and Certification Center GmbH (DEWI-OCC), a third-party certification body owned by UL Solutions, has obtained accreditation from Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH (DAkkS) to operate the UL Type and Component Certification System for Wind Turbines.
The type and component certification process confirms that the wind turbine type, components and systems have been designed, manufactured and tested in accordance with the requirements of international standards and specific site conditions.
“UL Solutions and its accredited certification body, DEWI-OCC, enjoy an unrivaled reputation for expertise, technical acumen, and influence in wind safety science,” said Kai Grigutsch, DEWI-OCC CEO. in the Energy and Industrial Automation group of UL Solutions. “Our new service enables the industry to meet international requirements and develop safer wind turbines that play a key role in the future of renewable energy.”
The purpose of type certification is to confirm that a type of wind turbine is designed, documented and manufactured in accordance with specific standards and site conditions. In addition, the type certification covers the construction, installation and maintenance procedures of the wind turbine.
A component certificate applies to the significant structural, mechanical and electrical components of the wind turbine. A certified component can be integrated into the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) supply chain, making it a cost-effective way for OEMs to select compliant components.
The DAkkS accreditation represents UL Solutions’ commitment to consistency, competence and impartiality of activities as a conformity assessment body according to ISO/IEC 17065, Conformity assessment – Requirements for product, process and product certification bodies and services.
UL Solutions acquired DEWI, a world leader in wind energy measurement and testing services, and DEWI-OCC, a certifier of onshore and offshore wind facilities, in 2012. The acquisitions positioned UL Solutions as a global provider of complete wind energy assessment and certification services. the safety, performance and effectiveness of wind energy systems.
About UL Solutions A world leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions transforms safety and sustainability challenges into opportunities for clients in more than 100 countries. UL Solutions provides testing, inspection and certification services, along with software products and consulting offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. UL Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of confidence in our customers’ products and reflect an unwavering commitment to advancing our mission of safety. We help our clients innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly well into the future. Our science is your advantage.
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