TÜV Rheinland to Inspect Wind Turbine Equipment for Global Tech I

TÜV Rheinland received a contract from AREVA Wind GmbH for the commissioning inspection of the elevator and service lifts for the new offshore wind farm Global Tech I.

In total there are 80 turbines of AREVA Wind’s model M5000 developed specifically for offshore wind projects with around five megawatts of power each. The project begins in early 2014. TÜV Rheinland will perform the statutory commissioning inspections on the elevator systems. These inspections may only be conducted by an officially recognized and accredited inspection body (ZÜS). TÜV Rheinland is authorized by the German Accreditation Body for these tasks and has specially trained personnel in offshore applications.

“We are pleased to be able to contribute to the success of this ambitious project,” says Frank Witte, Global Business Development Manager for Wind Energy at TÜV Rheinland. “Safe and reliable service lifts are essential for the work of maintenance and service personnel on an offshore facility,” said the expert. “By providing our independent inspection, we want to ensure this.”

Press release, January 14, 2014; Image: TÜV Rheinland