NREL Announces New CIP Funding for Wind Turbine Preliminary Reviews New funding covers the costs of Preliminary Reviews conducted by SWCC for wind turbine manufacturers. Brea, Calif. – The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has announced a new subcontract with the Small Wind Certification Corporation (ICC-SWCC) under the Competitiveness Improvement Project (CIP). The subcontract will […]
ICC-SWCC Small Wind Certification Program Accreditation Expands to Include ACP 101-1
For Immediate Release: December 1, 2022 www.smallwindcertification.org Contact: Shawn Martin (888) 422-7233, ext. 7736 swcc@solar-rating.org Download PDF Version ICC-SWCC Small Wind Certification Program Accreditation Expands to Include ACP 101-1 New standard streamlines testing and certification requirements of distributed wind turbines Brea, Calif. – The Solar Rating & Certification Corporation (ICC-SRCC), a program of […]
First vertical axis turbine to successfully complete ICC-SWCC program
For Immediate Release: July 15, 2019 www.iccsafe.org Contact: Madison Neal (202) 754-1173 mneal@iccsafe.org Download PDF Version First vertical axis turbine to successfully complete ICC-SWCC program Hi-VAWT wind turbine awarded certification Brea, Calif. – Hi-VAWT’s DS3000 small wind turbine is the latest model to achieve certification under the ICC-ES Small Wind Certification Council (ICC-SWCC) Small Wind […]
ICC and Small Wind Certification Council Announce Consolidation
The International Code Council (ICC) is pleased to welcome the Small Wind Certification Council (SWCC) into the ICC Family of Companies. SWCC is joining the part of the ICC group that includes the Solar Rating Certification Corporation (ICC-SRCC). The consolidation follows an appropriate period of due diligence to ensure the strategic fit of the two […]
IRS Issues New Guidance for Small Wind Turbines to Qualify for 30% Tax Credit
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued Notice 2015-4 providing new performance and quality standards that require certification of small wind turbines – defined as having a nameplate capacity of up to 100 kW – in order to qualify for the 30% federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC). “Certification helps consumers distinguish between the good, […]
SWCC’s Accreditation Extended to IEC Certifications
Reflecting its increased organizational scope, the Small Wind Certification Council has obtained accreditation by American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) to certify medium-sized wind turbine models, defined as newly manufactured, electricity-producing wind turbines with a swept area greater than 200 square meters (about 50 kW). A2LA’s extension grants accreditation for SWCC’s recently expanded Wind Turbine Performance […]
SWCC Certification Ranks: Nine Models and Growing, Medium Turbines Now Eligible
The Small Wind Certification Council (SWCC) has recently issued its fifth and sixth full certifications, with nine turbine models now SWCC-certified. With an additional final report submitted for SWCC certification review, six others under test, and three new applicants, more full certifications are expected soon, further advancing consumer protection against fraudulent claims and faulty equipment […]
Two More Turbines Join Certified Ranks
Evance R9000, Eveready Kestrel e400nb join Skystream 3.7 and Bergey Excel 10 in reaching full SWCC certification, four others provisionally certified Clifton Park, NY – The Small Wind Certification Council (SWCC) has issued two new full certifications and consumer labels to the Evance R9000 and the Kestrel e400nb. Along with recent certification renewals of the […]