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.

As a leader in wind energy technology and a key player in the energy transition, ENERCON specializes in developing, producing, selling, and servicing onshore wind turbines. By implementing the APQP4Wind methodology, the company aims to establish a joint network and speak a common language with its customers and suppliers. In 2024, ENERCON became an APQP4Wind Company Member to further strengthen collaboration in the wind energy sector.

Cost efficiency in renewable energy is a challenge, we must address 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 to lower warranty costs and reduce the Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCoE) while ensuring consistent quality across global supply chains.

2024 was a transformative year for APQP4Wind, highlighted by the release of Manual 1.3, the successful debut of our fourth training provider, SGS, the election of our new Chairmanship, the launch of our redesigned website with exciting new features, and the continued growth of the APQP4Wind Community. As we look ahead to 2025, we are inspired to build on this momentum and continue driving alignment, maturity, and innovation across the wind industry and beyond.

The APQP4Wind Community is experiencing rapid growth, now representing over 150 companies. This includes seven major utility companies and developers, twelve original equipment manufacturers, and an extensive network of suppliers. This strong and diverse community highlights APQP4Wind's crucial role in enhancing quality management and driving sustainability across the renewable energy sector.

Since 1945, Thies CLIMA has been a leader in meteorological measurement, providing innovative and high-quality solutions for wind measurement technology. As a member of APQP4Wind, Thies CLIMA is dedicated to enhancing quality and innovation within the wind energy sector.

We are thrilled to introduce our newly redesigned website: apqp4wind.org. Our updated platform is designed to improve your experience with new features that make accessing information and resources easier than ever.

We are proud to announce that Gert B. Kragh-Jakobsen from Ørsted has been elected as the new Chairman of APQP4Wind, with Henning Bach Jokumsen from Vestas serving as Vice Chairman. Kim Schmidt Petersen from KK Wind Solutions continues in his role as Vice Chairman. Together, this Chairmanship will focus on strengthening industry collaboration, driving standardization and sustainability across the supply chain to enhance quality and reduce costs in the wind industry.