| |
In 2006, a group of individuals and government entities,
all with an interest in the development of a North American small
wind market, recognized the need for a body, which would independently
verify the performance of small wind turbines. As a result that
group subsequently established the Small Wind Certification Committee
Working Group (SWCCWG), which consisted of more than 60 entities
including the major small wind turbine manufacturers, representatives
from a number of US states and Canada, as well as universities and
key individuals.
Through 2006 and 2007 the SWCCWG compiled a comprehensive organization
plan for the Small Wind Certification Council (SWCC). This contained
the market research that demonstrated the need, the mission statement,
description of services to be provided, board directors, staff and
their functions, funding and marketing plans, timelines and other
information.
In early 2008 the SWCC moved on to the next stage of its development
when it elected its first Board and began to hire staff.
SWCC began to accept certification applications in February 2010. |
