Nordex Group has received certification for its N149/4.0-4.5 turbine platform from TUV SUD in line with IEC and DIBt standards, required for marketing internationally and in Germany, respectively.
The N149 complies with design for IEC and type test certificates for DIBt, Nordex said.
TUV SUD tested and evaluated the overall concept as well as all the principal components of the N149/4.0-4.5 to achieve the IEC Statement of Compliance for the Design Evaluation.
The turbine can be operated both with standard rotor blades and with anti-icing rotor blades for cold regions, Nordex said.
Nordex project manager for certification Anke Zolder said: “We are now pleased to have obtained the certification for the N149 on time, especially as this is the first time TUV SUD has conducted complete turbine certification of a Nordex platform.
“The IEC 61400-1 statement of compliance is of particular importance for international marketing of the N149. Investors, project planners and wind farm operators expect their wind turbine generators to be certified in accordance with international standards.
“In this context, as a rule IEC certification is considered a prerequisite for tenders for international wind power projects. This is a recognised procedure and frequently the first step in the project certification process.”
In addition to IEC type certification, the German market also requires separate certification according to the German DIBt 2012 Standard.
DIBt type test certificates have been issued for the N149/4.0-4.5 for hub heights of 105, 125 and 164 metres. These options can also be fitted with standard rotor blades or anti-icing rotor blades, Nordex said.
TUV SUD head of the certification for wind turbine generators Martin Webhofer said: “Collaboration with Nordex showed very rapidly that it was possible to meet the ambitious time-to-market requirements thanks to professional project management and a high level of technical expertise.”
Nordex received the certification at the WindEnergy Hamburg 2018 trade fair today.