Deutsche Windtechnik has successfully passed the type approval test for its aircraft detection light system (ADLS) for wind turbines.
This means Deutsche Windtechnik’s transponder-based ADLS system is ready for market launch and is now available for retrofitting on turbines of all leading technologies.
Deutsche Windtechnik said the early certification puts it in an “excellent position to enable operators to retrofit with ADLS in a timely and flexible manner”.
Deutsche Windtechnik senior sales manager Jasper Salzwedel said: “Our ADLS was developed to fulfil the requirements of the AVV as well as to ensure eligibility for the EEG remuneration.
“We guarantee this, for example, through extensive logging of all ADLS operating states.
“After the ADLS is installed, we continue to provide support for the system with our experienced technicians.
“Our ADLS is also the right choice for operators with mixed portfolios: Only one ADLS needs to be installed, even if the wind farm comprises different types of turbines.”
Deutsche Windtechnik director Matthias Brandt said: “Karl Keusgen, who was in charge of developing the ADLS at Deutsche Windtechnik, and his team have done the operator market a great service.
“Their tireless efforts have ensured an increase in the number of available alternatives.
“As a result, we have a more flexible, customisable solution that can be implemented more quickly.”