Construction has started on a new facility at the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems where a new form of testing will be implemented to accelerate certification of turbines.
The test bench in Bremerhaven, Germany, will comprise a high-speed generator and converter system and is set to open in spring 2019.
The new testing system is to certify systems of up to 6-7MW with two to three-stage gearboxes.
The partial automation of processes and simplified logistics mean it represents a quicker and lower-cost method than regular nacelle testing, according to IWES.
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IWES building up speed
By EBS