« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: certifications needed to connect small wind to grid in UK  (Read 1104 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

nitish

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 3
certifications needed to connect small wind to grid in UK
« on: October 23, 2006, 06:29:36 PM »
Dear Folks,
I am trying to figure out exactly what certifications a small wind turbine needs to connect to the grid in UK.  The turbine has an inverter in it.
(1) I am aware that it needs to comply to G.83/1 Annex C
(2) Does it need to be IEC61400-2 certified as well?
(3) Any other standards?

Kind regards,
Nitish
« Last Edit: October 23, 2006, 06:29:36 PM by (unknown) »
Logged

SparWeb

  • Global Moderator
  • Super Hero Member Plus
  • *****
  • Posts: 5452
  • Country: ca
    • Wind Turbine Project Field Notes
Re: certifications needed
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2006, 12:56:37 PM »
Have you contacted the utility company / government utility to which you intend to connect?  In my area (Alberta, Canada) there are standards published by my utility company that I must meet before connecting a generator.

« Last Edit: October 23, 2006, 12:56:37 PM by SparWeb »
Logged
No one believes the theory except the one who developed it. Everyone believes the experiment except the one who ran it.
System spec: 135w BP multicrystalline panels, Xantrex C40, DIY 10ft (3m) diameter wind turbine, Tri-Star TS60, 800AH x 24V AGM Battery, Xantrex SW4024
www.sparweb.ca

mk32

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 4
Re: certifications needed
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2006, 02:18:52 PM »
hi i am in the uk as well i have be told that u have pay thourgh the nose to have tests etc. but if it's 1 build for b and q or a well know comany it ok but the install must be done by sum one with the rigth pages etc. i just start at this and not too sure the person who told me said he heard it from sum 1 who went thourgh it all i this has helped.
« Last Edit: October 23, 2006, 02:18:52 PM by mk32 »
Logged

Ungrounded Lightning Rod

  • SuperHero Member
  • ******
  • Posts: 2865
Re: certifications needed to connect small wind to
« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2006, 07:03:55 PM »
Here in the western US so many of the laws and rules for grid-tying require instalation by a licensed contractor that (at my wife's suggestion) I'm considering getting a contractor's license, just to hook up my own.  B-)


If that works out I might also end up with a second carreer once I retire from the Silicon Valley grind.

« Last Edit: October 23, 2006, 07:03:55 PM by Ungrounded Lightning Rod »
Logged

CG

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 98
Re: certifications needed
« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2006, 03:03:49 AM »
Contact the utility company Npower, they are about the only company that operates net metering in the UK. You will need two electric meters (no winding your meter back here) and it will probably cost about £150 to connect - that is if you get planning permission to errect a wind turbine on your property.
« Last Edit: October 24, 2006, 03:03:49 AM by CG »
Logged

mk32

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 4
Re: certifications needed to connect small wind to
« Reply #5 on: October 30, 2006, 05:12:54 PM »
go 4 it best of luck
« Last Edit: October 30, 2006, 05:12:54 PM by mk32 »
Logged
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »