Wind energy risk models often focus too narrowly on warranty exposure, overlooking larger lifecycle and system-level risks. Failures in turbines, cables, or infrastructure originate from early design and supply chain decisions and can escalate across entire wind farms. Costs are frequently deferred beyond warranty periods, increasing total ownership cost. Shifting to proactive quality management by addressing risk early in design and production enables more predictable costs, stronger reliability, and better long-term financial performance.

Cost efficiency in renewable energy is a challenge that must be addressed without compromising quality. As Chairman of APQP4Wind, I believe the APQP4Wind methodology is a game-changer, driving standardization and industrialization across the industry. This approach helps lower warranty costs and reduce the Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCoE), while ensuring consistent quality across global supply chains.

As leaders responsible for quality and strategy at two of Europe’s foremost utilities, Gert B. Kragh-Jakobsen, QHSE Category Strategy Manager from Ørsted, and Sonny Gajhede, Head of Quality - Project Delivery & NDL Lead Project Quality Manager, from Vattenfall offer a rare, in-depth look at how a standardized approach to quality is transforming the way developers manage risk, collaborate with suppliers, and deliver reliable results in a rapidly evolving sector.

This video focuses on the OEM - a pivotal role that bridges the gap between suppliers, developers, and end users. In the interview, Henning Bach Jokumsen, Head of Global Quality Assurance and Control from Vestas, and Eva Rutkowski, Corporate Vice President of Quality & HSE Techonology from Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, discuss how APQP4Wind is redefining quality assurance and operational excellence for original equipment manufacturers in the wind sector.

This exclusive interview brings together Kim Schmidt Petersen, Vice President of Global QHSE from KK Wind Solutions, and Irina Sova, Head of Quality from LM Wind Power, to share their perspectives on how APQP4Wind is elevating quality assurance and collaboration across the wind industry’s supplier landscape. As senior quality leaders, the guests provide an in-depth look at how a unified approach to quality is transforming the way suppliers manage risk, align with customers, and deliver value in a complex and fast-evolving market.

Learn how APQP4Wind helps the wind industry tackle challenges like larger turbines, better performance, and higher reliability - while reducing costs and risks. Discover how it anticipates failures, optimizes manufacturing, and improves supplier - customer communication, ultimately boosting success across wind projects. 

Imagine building a house without understanding the owner's needs or ensuring suppliers meet quality expectations. The result? Inefficiencies, delays, and unnecessary costs. The same applies to wind energy manufacturing. Without a structured quality framework, companies face costly setbacks. How can standardizing quality planning drive cost efficiency in the wind industry? Irineu Costa, APQP4Wind Country Ambassador in Brazil & Global Footprint Manager at Nordex, shares valuable insights in this article.

Join Daniel Tatarsky and experts from SGS in this webinar to explore how APQP4Wind helps tackle key wind industry challenges, providing a standardized framework for quality, risk management, cost optimization, and supply chain excellence.