The MASSCEC WTTC offers a full suite of certification tests for wind turbine blades and innovative testing across multiple industries
Why Test Turbine Blades?
Wind turbine blade testing is a critical factor in maintaining high levels of reliability and evaluating the latest technological developments in airfoils and materials. Blade testing is required as part of turbine certification to meet international design standards including IEC, GL and DNV. Meeting international standards allows developers to mitigate the technical and financial risk of deploying mass-produced wind turbines.
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WTTC Experience
Since opening in 2011, Wind Technology Testing Center (WTTC) has run 35 distinct blade testing programs entailing hundreds of individual blade tests. As an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited Laboratory and a Renewable Energy Testing Laboratory under the IECRE rules and procedures, WTTC is recognized for its expertise in structural testing. Our expert team of engineers and technicians constantly improve testing methods to better represent field operations in the lab and increase testing efficiency for wind industry partners. With cutting edge facilities and proven expertise in large-scale structural testing, WTTC delivers innovative, high-performance testing solutions across various industries.
Partnerships
Turbine and Blade Manufacturers
- GE Vernova
- LM Windpower
- Siemens Gamesa
- Vestas
- Nordex
Researchers
- Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
- Sandia National Labs
- UMass
- Georgia Tech
- CCNY
- Tufts University
Blade Testing at WTTC
WTTC offers the latest wind turbine blade testing and prototype development methodologies to help the wind industry deploy the next generation of offshore and land-based wind turbine technologies.
- Full suite of multi-axis static and fatigue tests per IEC61400-23 standard, representing 20 years of field operation for the blades
- Three test stands and 100-ton overhead bridge crane capacity
- Blade material testing
- Prototype development and blade repair capabilities
- Research and development partnerships
- Hands-on workforce training
- Strong commitment to client intellectual property protection
- Located on a deepwater port to accept all blade sizes
Touring WTTC
Want to see how wind turbine blades are tested? The Wind Technology Testing Center offers group tours that give a behind-the-scenes look at the scale and science behind wind energy.
All visitors must sign a Facility Tour Confidentiality and Release of Liability Agreement.
