Become a member

Benefit for the member

MEASNET approved measurements are of growing importance in the international wind industry.

The name MEASNET stands for the high quality of measurements more and more required by banks and investors. Results and energy predictions based on such measurements diminish the project risks and therefore improve considerably the financing conditions of the respective wind farm projects.

With MEASNET the client has the unique chance to choose the most appropriate service provider out of several institutions without the need to think about the quality of the task.

 

How to join

1. Hold an IEC/ISO 17025 accreditation for each competence area of which you wish to be a member.

2. Fill in this application form and send out the documents listed on it.

3. Pass an Applicant Assessment Procedure (AAP) for all measurement tasks for which an applicant intends to be recognised. Details and cost of the Assessment Plan will be communicated to the applicant in advance for their acceptance.

AAP Costs

The cost of each assessment is 10,000 euros. (Exceptionally, this amount could be increased if the workload is much higher than foreseen).

This amount will be split into three payments:

  • 1. First invoice: after receiving the applicant form and required documents.
  • 2. Second invoice: after the assessment team nomination.
  • 3. Third invoice: when the assessment is finished.

Please note that reimbursement of assessment fees is not possible.

AAP Scope

The AAP includes:

  • – Check against the latest laboratory proficiency testing performed in MEASNET for that particular competence area.
  • – Check of a measurement report.
  • – Visit of the premises of the applicant, if judged necessary by the assessment team after the check of the measurement report.

Assessment Execution

– The execution of the AAP is under the responsibility of the Coordinator of the Expert Group of the competence area. The process will be supervised by the MEASNET Executive Board.

– Once the Executive Board approves the application to start the AAP, the Coordinator of the Expert Group nominates an Assessment Team and an Assessment Team Leader (if necessary).

– The Assessment Team Leader presents an Assessment Plan and the evaluation starts.

– The Assessment Team Leader sends the final report to the Council of Members, asking them for the acceptance or refusal of the applicant, according to the results of the evaluation.

– The report will be sent to the applicant along with the results and the communication of their acceptance/refusal.

Assessment Schedule

– Nomination of the Assessment Team: maximum 1 month after the request from the Executive Board.

– Sent of the Assessment Plan to the applicant: 1 month maximum.

– Acceptance of the Assessment Plan by the applicant: maximum 2 months. In case that MEASNET Secretariat does not receive any news within this period, the assessment will be cancelled.

– Execution of the Assessment Plan: it varies according to the case, although it usually requires around 6 months.