02/14/2023

DNV to launch Joint Industry Project on certification process of installation aids for offshore wind farms

“We are not reinventing the wheel – relevant parts from existing codes will be reused for building a clear and pragmatic certification scheme, says Dr. Marius Popa, Naval Architect and Project Manager at DNV, abut the project.

Official Press Release DNV:

DNV to launch joint industry project to adapt certification process of installation aids for offshore wind farms

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DNV initiates Joint Industry Project (JIP) to develop a standard for the certification of installation aids for fixed offshore wind farms.

DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, is launching a JIP to develop a decision tool and reference that can be used by all stakeholders during the specification; design; manufacture; procurement and approval of any equipment intended for the installation and decommissioning of bottom-fixed wind turbines. DNV forecasts that wind energy capacity will expand 15-fold, rising from 5% of global electricity production currently to 33% in 2050. With higher and more-reliable wind speeds, and less constraints on hub heights and site locations, offshore wind will continue to show a 14% average annual growth, and... ... More: Official Press Release DNV