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Expert Wind Turbine Engineering Services in Spanish Fork, UT
Windward Engineering has established itself as a leader in wind turbine design and testing solutions. Our expertise spans mechanical, aerodynamic, and systems design for turbines ranging from 500W micro-units to multi-megawatt utility-scale systems. With a dedicated test site in Spanish Fork, Utah, we leverage seasonally independent wind resources to deliver accelerated testing timelines, including full power curve evaluations in a single night and IEC-compliant certification tests completed in as little as three weeks. Our proprietary analysis tools and decades of experience enable precise performance predictions and cost-effective design validation. As a National Renewable Energy Laboratory Regional Test Center partner, we combine technical rigor with practical insights to help clients achieve certification and reduce time-to-market.Our commitment to reliability is underscored by guaranteed test completion timelines, ensuring predictable project execution. Clients benefit from our integrated approach covering design optimization, field testing, computer analysis, and certification support. With a proven track record in both component and system-level validation, we provide the technical foundation for successful wind energy deployments. Our team's deep industry knowledge and investment in specialized testing infrastructure position us as trusted partners for wind turbine developers worldwide.
Services
Design
Field Testing
Analysis
Certification Testing
Highlights and features
- Decades of wind turbine design expertise from 500W to multi-megawatt systems
- Reliable Utah test site enables 24/7 operations and guaranteed completion timelines
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory Regional Test Center partnership
- Proprietary analysis tools reduce reliance on extended field testing
- IEC-compliant certification testing completed 3x faster than industry average
Services
Design
Our engineering team specializes in comprehensive wind turbine design solutions covering mechanical components, aerodynamic profiles, and system integration. We develop customized designs for micro-turbines up to utility-scale systems, focusing on performance optimization and structural reliability. Clients benefit from our expertise in creating innovative blade configurations, tower systems, and control mechanisms that maximize energy output while minimizing maintenance requirements.
Field Testing
We conduct real-world performance validation at our dedicated test site featuring consistent wind patterns year-round. Our facility enables accelerated data collection for power curves, load measurements, and operational efficiency assessments. Clients receive detailed performance reports that identify optimization opportunities and verify design specifications under actual operating conditions through continuous 24/7 testing capabilities.
Analysis
Our proprietary analysis tools provide detailed performance predictions and load calculations for wind turbine components and complete systems. This computer-aided engineering approach identifies potential design issues before physical testing, reducing development costs and timelines. Clients gain actionable insights into structural integrity, energy output projections, and failure mode analysis through advanced simulation techniques that complement field testing data.
Certification Testing
We perform full certification testing to international standards including IEC requirements for power performance, acoustic emissions, and durability validation. Our NREL-affiliated test center guarantees reliable data collection timelines, with typical certification completion in three weeks. Clients receive comprehensive documentation packages required for market approval, including detailed test reports and compliance verification for global certification bodies.
Questions
What wind turbine sizes do you test?
We support turbines ranging from 500W micro-systems to full utility-scale multi-megawatt installations.
How does your Utah site accelerate testing?
Our location's consistent wind patterns allow 24/7 operations, completing power curves in one night and certification tests in 3 weeks.
Are your tests IEC-compliant?
Yes, we conduct full IEC-compliant performance, duration, and acoustic testing for international certification.
What analysis tools do you use?
We employ proprietary software developed specifically for wind turbine performance and load analysis.
How does NREL partnership benefit clients?
As an NREL Regional Test Center, we receive technical guidance that enhances our certification testing capabilities.
Reviews (1)
Deva Ward
Feb 17, 2021
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They have the best steaks and their curly fries are amazing! However.there is a lady works there in the afternoons and evenings (not sure of her name) but she is very rude. Cody, on the other, is wonderful. Kudos to the cooks and to Cody
