The ICC Small Wind Certification Council (ICC-SWCC), a program of ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES), has issued the first certifications under the new ACP 101-1-2021 Small Wind Turbine Standard. Kodair Wind Designs Ltd., based in Ireland, received certifications for its KW20 and KW30 models—making them the first turbines to meet this updated benchmark.
What’s New:
The ACP 101-1 standard, released in 2021, replaces the long-standing AWEA 9.1-2009 standard. It simplifies and modernizes performance testing for small wind turbines up to 150 kW—aligning with evolving industry best practices and renewable power incentives, including those outlined in the Inflation Reduction Act.
Certified Turbines:
KW20
Certification: SWCC 22-02
Type: 3-bladed horizontal axis
Rotor Diameter: 13.1 meters
Peak Power: 20.8 kW
KW30
Certification: SWCC 22-03
Type: 3-bladed horizontal axis
Rotor Diameter: 14.1 meters
Peak Power: 31.6 kW
Testing for both models was conducted at Kodair’s facility in County Galway, Ireland, and supervised by Joseph Spossey of RE Innovations.
Why It Matters:
Certification to ACP 101-1 supports eligibility for U.S. federal tax credits and other incentive programs. It also ensures consistent, transparent performance data for consumers, developers, and policymakers evaluating small wind systems.
Read on for the full ICC-SWCC press release.