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VDE Renewables GmbH

Siemensstrasse 30

63755 Alzenau | Germany

Phone: +49 69 6308 5300

Fax: +49 69 6308 5320

renewables@vde.com

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Renewables Advisory Services

If your company is looking for services beyond the individual packages identified here, we would be happy to assist you in identifying and fulfilling your needs. You have the option to have reports designed to achieve specific objectives not generally listed by our service menu. These include issuing expert opinions, as well as the commissioning of Technical Reviews.

VDE Renewables works with key stakeholders throughout the Renewable Energies industry. With experts in a variety of fields, our team can collaborate on upcoming projects and services with the support of the VDE network.

If you are looking for services beyond our online portfolio, we would be happy to assist you in identifying and fulfilling your needs. You have the option to have reports designed to achieve specific objectives. These include issuing expert opinions, as well as the commissioning of technical reviews, evaluation of grounding, equipotential bonding and lightning protection on mounting systems, overview of relevant standards, general requirements from DIN VDE, overview of any deviations in other European countries and presentation of typical product tests before and after aging tests.

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Reach out to us and we can design a proposal around your needs! 

Here are some of the Advisory Projects we have executed:

  • A Tailored O&M regime based on the uniquely harsh climatic conditions of a high desert, or a warm and humid climate. This plan would outline the scope and responsibilities of the operator, identify key KPIs, design a customized monitoring system, incorporate preventive maintenance actions, and mitigate endemic problems associated with harsh conditions. 
  • Expert feedback on long-term technical and financial risks from operating large-scale PV power plants. This analytical report included estimates of expected operational lifespan, failure modes and rates, degradation modes, rates, and performance warranties, as well as defects/failures and replacement rates for: PV modules, solar inverters, mounting systems and wiring and connectors 
  • Interpretation of national deviations within German standards versus related IEC/EN/HD standards for electrical installations. 
  • Evaluation of grounding, equipotential bonding and lightning protection on mounting systems, Overview of relevant standards, general requirements from DIN VDE, overview of any deviations in other European countries and presentation of typical product tests before and after aging tests. 
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Our Divisions

Battery Testing and Systems

Batteries must meet the highest standards of safety, performance and lifetime. We provide comprehensive electrical, mechanical, environmental and abuse tests in VDE Prime Labs worldwide. Testing and certification of light electric vehicles, battery testing and certification, battery forensics and accident investigations.

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Grid Conformity & Power Transmission

We support you in validating the conformity of your power generation units and power generation plants. We offer unit certificates for PV inverters, wind generators and biomass power generation (CPH) systems, certification of components, system and unit certification, and on-site inspections

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PV Modules

Comprehensive testing and certification solutions for photovoltaic (PV) modules. Through our in-depth expertise in the latest standards and state-of-the-art technological developments, we can check and confirm the safety and reliability of your PV modules. We can test in our laboratories in North America, Europe and Asia. 

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Hydrogen

With rapid developments in hydrogen technologies, components and systems can change in a short time. To ensure better insurability and bankability we offer the VDE Corporate Standard and audits according to international norms and standards. We establish criteria based on industry developments, offer technical consulting and due diligence, and monitor  quality assurance of supply chains. 

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