Public Safety Fears Trigger Sharper Regulatory Control

摘要

The wind power industry in Denmark has three months in which to improve its qualityrnstandards for wind turbine service and service companies. In the wake of two dramatic and highly publicised wind turbine failures in February, energy and environment minister Connie Hedegaard immediately called for tougher regulations governing wind plant operation. Her demand was supported by the national committee for wind turbine type approval. From July 1, all wind turbines must be regularly serviced and maintained, and service quality must be improved, potentially by introducing a requirement for quality certification of all service companies with state control of that activity.