WIS – Wind Industry Standardization

Challenge

The standardization of tools and equipment across wind industry projects and OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) can accelerate the green transition and support both Denmark’s and the EU’s ambitions for offshore wind expansion. Moreover, it can reduce energy costs for consumers.

Solution

Energy Cluster Denmark has therefore established a partnership to standardize equipment and tools within the wind industry (WIS – Wind Industry Standardization). The partnership includes Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy A/S, Vestas Wind Systems A/S, Cadeler, Fred. Olsen Windcarrier A/S Denmark, and Havfram, and is facilitated by Energy Cluster Denmark.

By developing common designs and interfaces as well as a unified interpretation of industry standards, suppliers can adopt standardized solutions. This will make wind energy more cost-effective, accelerate the green transition, and ultimately lower energy costs for consumers. The project will initially focus on standardizing tools and equipment to ensure they can be used across projects and OEMs.

Project Deliverables:

• Installation Vessel Sea Fastening
• Tower Transport Equipment
• Nacelle Transport Equipment
• Tower Stand for Pre-assembly

Project Types

Three types of projects are generally expected:

Type 1: A common guideline. For example, the common guideline for planning and executing lifting operations in offshore wind, which was previously developed.

Type 2: The involved parties create a common design guideline, including a product requirement specification and clearly defined interfaces. This document is published for free use by all, allowing anyone to design their equipment based on the guideline, regardless of whether they were part of the collaboration.

Type 3: The work goes a step beyond Type 2, with a common design developed based on the shared requirements. The common design (and usually the design guideline) is made public.

Initially, most projects are expected to be Type 3, making it easier for third parties to produce and own the equipment.

Shared equipment will also facilitate the creation of common guidelines for related work (lifting, installation, etc.).

Partners

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy A/S
Vestas Wind Systems A/S
Cadeler
Fred. Olsen Windcarrier A/S Denmark
Havfram