Type Certification for Wind Turbines
Wind Turbines
ClassNK performs various evaluations for wind turbines based on related standards and technical requirements such as ”Design Evaluation” and “Prototype Certification for type testing”, finally issuing ”Type Certificate” the applicable standards have been satisfied.
Unauthorized use prohibited
Small Wind Turbines
ClassNK performs evaluations for small wind turbine systems with an output of less than 20kW
to ensure that they meet requirements specified in domestic and international standards
established by IEC and JIS, issuing type certificates once it has confirmed conformity to the
applicable standards.
ClassNK type certifications for small wind turbines also ensure eligibility for the Feed-in Tariff
Scheme launched by the Japanese government as part of efforts to promote the use of
renewable energy.
Unauthorized use prohibited
ClassNK publishes the following documents for type certification of small wind turbines.
| Documentation | Document No. | Document type |
|---|---|---|
| Guidelines on Small Wind Turbine Type Certification | RE-6 | |
| Guidelines on the Use of Certification Documents and Symbols | RE-4 | |
| Guidelines on Filings of Complaints and Objections | RE-5 | |
| Application for small wind turbine type certification (Initial) | RE-071-26 | PDF Word |
| Application for small wind turbine type certification (Renewal) | RE-071-33 | PDF Word |
| Application for small wind turbine type certification (Surveillance) | RE-071-34 | PDF Word |
| Application for small wind turbine type certification (Change) | RE-071-36 | PDF Word |
| Application for small wind turbine type certification (Occasional Surveillance) | RE-071-39 | PDF Word |
| Application for Issuance of ClassNK Certification Seals | RE-071-11 | PDF Word |
| Application for Issuance of ClassNK Certification Mark | RE-071-15 | PDF Word |
| Application for Issuance of JAB Accreditation Mark | RE-071-17 | PDF Word |
| Request for Quotation for small wind turbine type certification | RE-071-19 | PDF Word |
| Registrations of Wind Turbine Type Certification | RE-071-03 |
Address and Contact Details
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI
Renewables and Environment Department
4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, JapanTel: +81-3-5226-2032 Fax: +81-3-5226-2060 email: re@classnk.or.jp