RDS for foundations

Workstream 5 - Reference Designation Standards for Wind Power Systems - Balance of Plant (RDS for Foundations)

The workstream on Reference Designation Standards for Wind Power Systems - Balance of Plant (RDS for Foundations) was established in May 2023 with the purpose of aligning Reference Designation Standards for the Balance of Plants in Wind Power Systems. It builds on the results already created for RDS for WTG in the workstream initiated in May 2020 and with largely the same participants.

The initial focus of TIM Wind was to agree on structuring the wind turbine generator system before classifying the balance of plant items needed to describe an entire wind power system. The focus of this workstream is the Balance of Plants, starting with the foundation structure for the wind turbine generator, both onshore, offshore monopile, jacket, and floating.

In time, the guideline will provide rulesets for all elements of a wind power plant: electrical, SCADA, and park layout, yet be designed to integrate seamlessly with other power technologies such as battery, solar, and power-to-X. The complete deliverable from the group will include a functional, location, and product breakdown for BOP and a guideline describing these.

The guideline has been written by subject matter experts from the following companies:

  • DNV
  • Equinor
  • Nordex Acciona
  • Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
  • Statkraft
  • TrønderEnergi
  • Vattenfall
  • Vestas Wind Systems
  • Ørsted

Status

The Wind Industry Guideline for Reference Designation Standards for Wind Power Systems - Balance of Plant (RDS for Foundations) is planned to be ready for purchase in May 2024.

Buy the Guideline

When it is ready, The Wind Industry Guideline for Reference Designation Standards for Wind Power Systems - Balance of Plant (RDS for Foundations) can be purchased by contacting the APQP4Wind Secretariat at timwind@apqp4wind.org.

Price:

  • EUR 500 for a company license
  • EUR 400 for a company license for TIM Wind participants* and APQP4Wind Company Members (20% off)

*TIM Wind participants are the group of companies that support TIM Wind activities financially.

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