TüV Rheinland (link is external) has handed over a type certificate to the Italian wind turbine manufacturer Leitwind (link is external). The certification was done on a 1.5 MW upwind turbine model LTW86 which is to be sold on international markets. Amongst others the manufacturer in particular eyes at the Indian market. The GL2010 Guideline for the Certification of Wind Turbines was applied as certification standard. “With strong efforts the certification process was successfully concluded in due time and we are more than satisfied that Leitwind values our strengths by combining our central European certification hub with our local presence in India”, says Frank Witte, Global Business Development Manager Wind Energy at TüV Rheinland. “As a result it is much easier for customers to achieve the required Indian product approval by the Indian authorities”, adds the expert. TüV Rheinland offers a comprehensive range of services for manufacturers, operators, investors and insurance companies in the wind energy industry. TüV Rheinland has been accredited as a certification organization by the German Accreditation Body DAkkS (link is external) for the type and component certification of onshore and offshore wind turbines in accordance with national and international standards.