Microgeneration Certification Scheme 3003 Microgeneration installation standard: Requirements for contractors undertaking the supply, design, installation, set to work commissioning and handover of micro and small wind turbine systems. Issue 3.0
Publication Year
2011
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
For micro and small wind turbine microgeneration systems, with an electrical output up to 50kW, measured at a wind speed of 11.0 meters per second. They can be located on dedicated free-standing, guyed towers or building mounted, supplying permanent buildings and either linked to the electricity distribution grid or off-grid battery charging systems. Provides definitions and covers the requirements for the certified contractor, design and installation requirements, system performance, staff competence and handover. Includes an example site survey form and information about wind resources in urban areas.
Document History
Updated September 2011.
Publisher Information
Department of Energy and Climate Change
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