Wind Turbine MCS Certification

NEWS UPDATE: Proven P35-2 Wind Turbine
NEL can today announce that following an extensive investigation of the Proven P35-2 wind turbine shaft failure, undertaken by the Energy Technology Centre, that a way forward has been agreed that allows the MCS Certification suspension to be lifted with effect Tuesday 7 February 2012.

The details of the remedial actions required before P35-2s can be installed/be taken off brake, will be available from:
VG Energy
Waterside Farm
Glasgow Road
Galston
KA4 8PB Telephone: 01563 829990

It is suggested that all owners make direct contact with VG Energy who will advise on the arrangements for these remedial actions.

NEL is the leading MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) Product Certification Body for micro and small wind turbines.

We have full accreditation to ISO 9001 and UKAS accreditation under EN 45011 for product certification of small wind turbines.

NEL can provide full support to your company from design and development to MCS testing and certification (both MCS and CE approval).

NEL has a wealth of experience on wind turbines and has provided substantial input to research & development to allow the power performance, durability, noise output, strength and safety of small wind turbines to be assessed.

NEL has now certified the largest number of small wind turbines of any certification body including:

Consultancy Services:

Design support
Load and natural frequency calculations
Technical due diligence
Feasibility studies
Failure analysis
Scoping R&D & test programmes
Witness testing
Compliance advice
Technical file 'health check'
Auditing of testing bodies
Training
Modelling

For further information regarding our MCS Certification (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) or how we can assist you with MCS Certification, please contact us.