The energy sector is undergoing significant structural changes and moving in the direction of diversification. Wind-generated energy is a mature technology that is expected to take a significant share of the energy market. Wind farms already produce electricity at a cost that is competitive with that of electricity produced from new fossil fuel power plants. Continued technological development is expected to lower the cost of wind generated electricity even further.

Today large scale wind farms are moving offshore which involves new risks and challenges. Focus is placed not just on wind climate but a location's soil conditions, water depth, and wave and ice conditions also have to be considered. As a result the degree of standardisation is reduced, and to create trust and confidence an increased need for third party services is emerging.

Partner with DNV for:

• Type Certification of wind turbines and components according to international as well as national type certification schemes: the IEC WT 01 Type Certification System, the Danish Type Certification Scheme, and the Dutch Type Certification Scheme.
  
  
• Project Certification of offshore and onshore wind farm projects according to the DNV Project Certification Scheme based on the DNV offshore standard “Design of Offshore Wind Turbine Structures", the IEC WT 01 Type Certification System, and the Danish Project Certification Scheme.

On this wind energy homepage you can also find:

• Type certificates issued by DNV for wind turbines certified according to the IEC WT 01 Type Certification System, Danish Type Certification Scheme, and the Dutch Type Certification Scheme.
  
  
• Our offshore project references, which give an overview of DNV’s involvement in various offshore wind farm projects.
  
  
• Various publications, including rules and guidelines, and papers on wind turbines presented by DNV employees at conferences and exhibitions.

DNV offers certification worldwide, and holds a wide range of national accreditations. With our global network of local resources, we can provide you with the certification most suitable to your needs and company location. Through our technical co-operation with RISØ National Laboratory in Denmark since 1987, we are engaged in the front-end wind energy research. We have been active in developing international rules and standards for the wind energy industry—both offshore and onshore—since the mid-80s. Our wind energy services are delivered by our DNV Wind Energy unit.