DNV has released a new comprehensive standard for wind turbine load calculations and site assessments, created to guide industry stakeholders through the rapidly evolving wind energy landscape.
The standard includes detailed instructions on requirements, principles, and guidelines for the assessment of site conditions and the establishment of loads on turbines including support structures, DNV said.
Recognising the growing challenges associated with load calculations and site condition assessments for wind turbines, DNV has taken the initiative to publish a new standard that caters to both onshore and offshore applications.
The standard includes practical project insights and enhancements to International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards.
These additions cover wind extrapolation, tropical cyclones, sea/lake ice, seismic activity, and ship impact.
Advanced methodologies for load modeling, such as machine learning-based surrogate models, wind turbine clustering methods, and probabilistic-based design principles, are also included, it added.
Executive vice president for renewables certification, energy systems at DNV Kim Sandgaard-Mørk said: “Stringent industry standards are essential for ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of wind turbines.
“They allow manufacturers, developers, and financiers to evaluate designs and make informed decisions for successful projects.
“DNV-ST-0437 aims to equip industry stakeholders with the necessary tools and guidance to navigate the complexities of wind turbine load calculations and site assessments in more environments and configurations than before, contributing to the continued growth and success of the wind energy industry by maintaining the highest degree of safety and performance.”