Tests on the wind turbines

When the prototype wind turbine is at Test Centre Høvsøre, there is a high level of measurement activity. Typically, a wind turbine is tested from 3 m/s to more than 14 m/s, so it is important to have a test center in a location where the wind is both strong and varied, so the manufacturer does not have to wait long for the results of their tests. This is precisely why the Høvsøre Test Center is world-class and provides excellent testing conditions.

There are four types of tests that are almost always performed:

1. Power performance
2. Load measurements
3. Grid connection tests
4. Noise tests

These tests are part of the process when the prototype wind turbine is to be approved for series production and receive a type certificate. There are international IEC standards for these tests, and experiences from Høvsøre have helped develop these standards. The power performance test is a performance test that shows how good the turbine is at producing electrical energy. The wind is measured on the mast in front of the prototype wind turbine, and at the same time, the electrical power produced by the wind turbine is measured. The results are averaged over 10 minutes to account for wind variations.