DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, today announced that it has been contracted to provide technical advisory support on feasibility studies for the first-ever high-voltage direct current (HVDC) offshore wind substation in China. China has committed heavily to developing its offshore wind power generating capacity. It currently plans … Continue reading DNV GL supports China’s first HVDC offshore wind farm substation
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Acciona receives the world’s first grid-scale energy storage certificate by DNV GL
ACCIONA Energia, the biggest global operator exclusively in renewable energies, yesterday received the first ever prototype certificate for a grid-scale energy storage solution by DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body. The handover of the certificate took place at the American Wind Energy Association’s 2018 Windpower Conference in Chicago. … Continue reading Acciona receives the world’s first grid-scale energy storage certificate by DNV GL
Continue readingDNV GL Alliance for Offshore Wind Energy Development in Vietnam
Enterprize Energy and partner Renewable Energy Global Solutions (REGS), together with PetroVietnam consortium comprising Petroleum Equipment Assembly & Metal Structure (PVC-MS) and VietSovPetro (VSP), MHI-Vestas Offshore Wind (MVOW), and DNV GL signed a series of exclusive Agreements forming an alliance for multi-phased, utility-scale wind developments, offshore Southern Vietnam, including feasibility, environmental, development, financing planning through … Continue reading DNV GL Alliance for Offshore Wind Energy Development in Vietnam
Continue readingAnalyst software tool streamlines wind energy assessment
DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, has launched WindFarmer: Analyst, its new software tool designed for optimised wind resource assessments. The software provides an intuitive step-by-step approach to calculating the potential energy yield of a wind farm project, delivering increased calculation transparency and accuracy. The new wind resource … Continue reading Analyst software tool streamlines wind energy assessment
Continue readingDNV GL to support the development of 3 new offshore wind technical standards in China
DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, is pleased to announce that it is part of the consortium selected by the World Bank to support the development of 3 new standards in offshore wind turbine support structures, offshore substations, offshore wind farm power cables. DNV GL will also be … Continue reading DNV GL to support the development of 3 new offshore wind technical standards in China
Continue readingDNV GL launches on-demand, web-based forecasting at WindPower 2017
DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, and a digital forecasting provider for more than 15 years, today announced its launch of Forecaster NOW, the industry’s first forecast on-demand web portal with e-commerce enabled transactions. Forecaster NOW is part of a suite of DNV GL subscription-based short-term forecasting services … Continue reading DNV GL launches on-demand, web-based forecasting at WindPower 2017
Continue readingDNV GL starts JIP to improve assessment of site condition data for offshore wind farms
A new recommended practice will provide industry guidance on optimal collection and assessment of site conditions which will lead to time, cost and risk reduction in offshore wind farm designing DNV GL invites industry partners to start a Joint Industry Project (JIP) for improving the collection and assessment of site conditions data for offshore wind … Continue reading DNV GL starts JIP to improve assessment of site condition data for offshore wind farms
Continue readingDNV GL is looking up to fifteen expert Engineers in Renewable Energies, Sustainability, Digital Technologies and System Integration
DNV GL, the world’s largest technical and independent engineering consultancy firm for Energy companies, with a strong presence in Spain and a workforce of over 130, is now looking up to 15 Engineers to expand our professional team. We are seeking highly enthusiastic Engineers for our offices in Madrid, Zaragoza and Barcelona who wish to … Continue reading DNV GL is looking up to fifteen expert Engineers in Renewable Energies, Sustainability, Digital Technologies and System Integration
Continue readingDNV GL advises on £210m investment for three new UK wind farms
DNV GL advises respected lenders, including Santander, on their £210 million investment in a new 151 MW onshore wind portfolio. The three projects in the portfolio were among the first to secure debt financing, out of 15 onshore wind projects selected in the round one auctions of the UK government’s Contract for Difference (CfD). DNV … Continue reading DNV GL advises on £210m investment for three new UK wind farms
Continue readingDNV GL awards Shop Approval certification to Ingeteam’s converter manufacturing plant
Ingeteam, an independent global supplier of electrical conversion equipment, announced that it received DNV GL’s “Shop Approval in Renewable Energy” certification for its wind converter manufacturing facility in Northern Spain. This certification, granted after an audit of extensive depth and rigour, will reduce and simplify the manufacturing audits or possibly even exempt Ingeteam and its … Continue reading DNV GL awards Shop Approval certification to Ingeteam’s converter manufacturing plant
Continue readingDNV GL launches “Twisties” joint industry project to standardise and improve offshore wind logistics
DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, has launched a revolutionary new joint industry project (JIP) to develop a Recommended Practice intended to de-risk the adoption of “Twisties” and demonstrate the unitisation of wind project cargo. The innovative concept is called “Twisties” – a modular project-cargo transport frame system … Continue reading DNV GL launches “Twisties” joint industry project to standardise and improve offshore wind logistics
Continue readingUniversity of Bristol appoints DNV GL’s wind energy expert as Visiting Professor
Bristol, United Kingdom (26 September 2016), the University of Bristol has appointed Ervin Bossanyi, Senior Principal Researcher Renewables at DNV GL, as Visiting Industrial Professor within the University’s Department of Aerospace Engineering. The appointment will help to align the University’s research programme with the needs of the renewables industry and to prepare the next generation … Continue reading University of Bristol appoints DNV GL’s wind energy expert as Visiting Professor
Continue readingDNV GL launches new Joint Industry Project for standardisation 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 fourteen 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 … Continue reading DNV GL launches new Joint Industry Project for standardisation of floating wind turbines
Continue readingDNV GL to study feasibility for Phu Cuong 1 offshore wind farm in Vietnam
USTDA grant to fund work of North American team of global offshore experts. DNV GL study to assess key factors including wind potential, environmental impact and grid interconnection. Phu Cuong Group’s 170 MW farm is first in series of projects to meet renewable energy target of Vietnam and also the needs of growing economy. At … Continue reading DNV GL to study feasibility for Phu Cuong 1 offshore wind farm in Vietnam
Continue readingDNV GL awards component certificate to Ingeteam for its frequency converter for on- and offshore wind turbines
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. The DFM 3000 Ingecon® Wind converter offers operational flexibility, energy management benefits and compliance with technical regulations. The Ingeteam converter … Continue reading DNV GL awards component certificate to Ingeteam for its frequency converter for on- and offshore wind turbines
Continue readingDNV GL recommends new practices for offshore HDVC wind power projects
Growing number of offshore wind farms being built farther from shore increase need for reliable measures for the use of HVDC transmission systems DNV GL’s new recommended practice on technology qualification of offshore HVDC technologies provides a means for managing technology risks and facilitating a faster, more efficient and more reliable deployment of offshore HVDC … Continue reading DNV GL recommends new practices for offshore HDVC wind power projects
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