Small Wind, Big Breakthrough
Small Wind Certification Council Announces the First 13 Turbines to Begin Certification Process
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The small wind industry took a big step as the Small Wind Certification Council (SWCC) announced the first 13 turbine models that have begun the process of SWCC certification to the American Wind Energy Association Small Wind Turbine Performance and Safety Standard. SWCC began accepting applications in February to verify the durability, function, power performance, and acoustic characteristics of small wind turbines in accordance with the AWEA Standard. SWCC anticipates it will certify the first turbine by fall 2010. Most of the turbines with pending certification applications will receive certification decisions in 2011.
“It’s great to be at the point where we have pending applications,” said Brent Summerville, PE, Technical Director of the SWCC. “I’m looking forward to reviewing them and issuing the first certification.”
The SWCC has Pending Certification Applications from American Zephyr, Bergey Windpower, Cascade Engineering, Endurance Wind Power, Eveready Diversified Products, Renewegy, Seaforth Energy, Southwest Windpower, UrWind, Ventera Energy, and Xzeres Wind. For a complete list, including turbine models, see the attached media guide. The most up-to-date list is available on the SWCC website.
