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Intertek's Small Wind Industry Roundtable Podcast

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:51:54 GMT

Intertek Supports Increased Trade and Global Market Access for Solar Product Manufacturers

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 18:38:50 GMT

Intertek (LSE: ITRK), a leading provider of quality and safety solutions today said that ongoing development in solar power technologies will fast-track the demand for global industry standards as the company prepares to attend and provide expert commentary at the APEC Solar Technology and Conformance Initiative meetings held in San Francisco, California, from September 15 – 16, 2011.

Intertek Contributes Towards Up-Scaling and Mainstreaming Renewable Energy in India

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:41:00 GMT

Intertek, a (LSE: ITRK) a leading international provider of testing, inspection and certification services will participate in the 5th Renewable Energy India 2011 Expo. The largest event in South Asia on renewable energy, supported by Government of India- Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, will be held at Pragati Maidan.

SkyNRG selects Intertek for Sustainable Jet fuel (Bio jet Fuel) Quality Testing and Inspection

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 18:43:00 GMT

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to a wide range of industries worldwide, has been chosen by innovative sustainable jet fuel producer SkyNRG as its fuel quality and inspection services provider.

OpenADR Alliance Selects Intertek for National Smart Grid Initiative in the U.S.

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 18:44:00 GMT

Intertek, a leading global provider of quality and safety services, today announced that the OpenADR Alliance has selected Intertek as its exclusive testing and certification laboratory, providing conformance testing and certification for OpenADR 2.0 compliant products for interoperability with the smart grid.

LDK Solar Joins Intertek's Global Satellite Program

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:46:00 GMT

Intertek, a (LSE: ITRK) a leading international provider of testing, inspection and certification services, today announced that LDK Solar has selected Intertek's globally recognized "Satellite Program" – a revolutionary laboratory data acceptance program launched by Intertek in 2008, through which customers can be more active and flexible in product testing and certification.

Intertek Expands Inverter Test Laboratory Capacity and Services

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Intertek (LSE: ITRK), a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services, announces the expansion of its Cortland, NY inverter test facility. The laboratory tests a wide variety of small to medium-sized inverters to U.S., Canadian and International safety and performance requirements. The expansion increases Intertek's capacity to test multiple inverters in parallel, and extends the range of products that can be tested in this location to up to 150 KW. Inverters are a critical part of distributed energy generation products, providing the means for making power derived from renewable energy sources compatible with the power grid, as well as providing safety functions for connection-to and disconnection-from the power grid for wind turbines, photovoltaic (PV) systems, fuel cells, and other types of generators.

WindTamer Corporation Announces Initiation of Certification Process for Its 8.0GT Wind Turbine With Intertek

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT

WindTamer Corporation ("WindTamer" or "The Company") (OTC Bulletin Board: WNDT) announced today that its 8.0GT wind turbine has been submitted to Intertek (LSE: ITRK) for testing, inspection and certification. Intertek, a global third-party testing company, tests wind turbines and provides data to determine product eligibility for incentive programs and for verification of compliance with national and international wind turbine safety and efficiency requirements.

Intertek Strengthens its Renewable Energy Expertise with Acquisition of Metoc

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Intertek, a leading international provider of quality and safety services to a wide range of industries, has acquired Metoc plc , a provider of engineering and environmental consultancy services to the renewable energy infrastructure sector worldwide.

Intertek's Offers Quick Tips Datasheet on Solar Thermal Certification

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Intertek, a global leader in testing and certification for renewable energy products, is offering a free tips sheet, Quick Tips for Solar Thermal Certification, educating solar thermal device manufacturers on the testing requirements for North American market access. Understanding the testing process and requirements enables manufacturers to better prepare for the process and increase their chances of passing certification on the first try.

Intertek Addresses Growing Demands and Trends in the Wind Power Market

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Intertek (LSE: ITRK), a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services, today said that ongoing development in wind power technologies will keep the industry on its toes in terms of compliance and performance, as the company prepares to attend the Wind Energy 2010 Trade Fair in Husum, Germany, from September 21 – 25, 2010.

Intertek Announces Free Webinar on "Cost of Wind Integration"

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The tremendous growth of wind power in the United States is the result of several factors including state Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) as well as the nation's Smart Grid implementation, which requires the electric grid to accommodate and encourage increasing renewable resources.

Intertek Opens Solar Thermal Test Lab

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Intertek a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services announces the addition of solar thermal testing capabilities to its Dallas, TX facility. The laboratory, accredited by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC), A2LA and Standards Council of Canada, tests solar thermal equipment to safety and performance standards including SRCC SD 100, CSA F378-87 and EN 12975-1. Compliance to these standards is required for manufacturers to receive SRCC Certification and the ETL Listed Mark for North American market access.

Intertek Doubles Its North American Solar (PV) Testing Capacity

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Intertek (LSE: ITRK), a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services, announced that the company has doubled the photovoltaic (PV) testing capacity in their Lake Forest, CA lab. The expansion is in response to growing demand for PV products and the company's dedication to providing the industry's fastest project turnaround. The state of the art testing laboratory is equipped with solar simulators, environmental chambers, rain & hail testers, impact and mechanical loading apparatus, among other equipment.

Intertek Announces the First Electrical Safety Listing of a Large Wind Turbine Hydraulic Brake System

Tue, 11 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

An important step for bringing the widespread use of wind power for energy applications in North America was announced today by Intertek (LSE:ITRK), a leading provider of a broad range of support services for manufacturers, owners and operators in the wind energy industry. It is the industry's first electrical safety certification of a large wind turbine hydraulic brake system in North America for Hydrep, Inc. of Jonquiere, Quebec, Canada. With the widely recognized ETL Listed Mark, this first-of-its-kind certification will provide Hydrep with a means for ensuring that their equipment will be accepted by safety inspectors throughout North America.

Intertek Opens Test Center for Small Wind Turbines

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Intertek (LSE: ITRK), a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services, announced the opening of an open air test site for small wind turbines. The test site in Otisco, NY, together with Intertek's nearby Cortland, NY lab, is the only wind testing facility in North America that is operated by an OSHA recognized Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory capable of providing small wind turbine system and electrical component certifications. Third party certification, including Intertek's ETL Mark for the US, Canada and Europe, demonstrates the compliance to national and international safety standards.

Intertek Announces a New White Paper Series on The Future of Battery Technologies

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Intertek (LSE: ITRK), a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services, has announced the availability of a new white paper series on The Future of Battery Technologies.

Intertek Offers New White Paper on the "Green" Revolution and what it means for the building and construction industry

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Intertek, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification, is offering a free white paper, "Green" Revolution: What does it mean to the building products industry? This paper talks about the challenges manufacturers face when making "green" claims about their products and how to eliminate those challenges.

Intertek to Host Webinar on North American Regulatory Requirements for Small Wind Turbines

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Intertek will be hosintg a free 1 hour webinar on March 4, 2010 at 2:00 EST on regulatory requirements for small wind turbines. Confusion regarding product safety requirements for wind turbines has led to costly permitting and project delays by state, local and provincial inspectors. Compliance to the regulations and safety standards will reduce compliance challenges.

Intertek's Offers New White Paper on Methods for Expanding Market Access for PV Modules through Improved Certification Planning

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Intertek, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification, is offering a free white paper, Key Steps to Rapid Global PV Module Certification, informing module manufacturers on ways to achieve faster access to more markets.