IEC 61400-1:2014
IEC · 2014-04

Wind turbines - Part 1: Design requirements

Replaced ICS 27.180

1Key Takeaways

This standard outlines the design requirements for wind turbines, focusing on the structural and mechanical aspects necessary to ensure safe and efficient operation. It provides guidelines for the design, testing, and verification of wind turbine components, including the rotor, tower, and foundation. The document addr…

2Scope / Description

This standard outlines the design requirements for wind turbines, focusing on the structural and mechanical aspects necessary to ensure safe and efficient operation. It provides guidelines for the design, testing, and verification of wind turbine components, including the rotor, tower, and foundation. The document addresses various environmental and operational conditions that wind turbines may encounter, ensuring that they meet established safety and performance criteria. It also includes specifications for materials, manufacturing processes, and quality control measures. Additionally, the standard covers the integration of wind turbines into electrical power systems and the requirements for electrical equipment. The content is structured to support the design and development of wind turbines that are reliable and capable of withstanding the challenges of real-world applications.

3Version History

IEC 61400-1:1994 older 1994-12
IEC 61400-1:1999 older 1999-02
IEC 61400-1:2005 older 2005-08
IEC 61400-1:2007 older 2007-03
IEC 61400-1:2005/AMD1:2010 Amd 1/2010 older 2010-10-13
IEC 61400-1:2010 older 2010-10-01
IEC 61400-1:2005/AMD1:2010/COR1:2016 Amd 1/2010 newer 2016-02-03
IEC 61400-1:2019/COR1:2019 Cor 1/2019 newer 2019-01-01
IEC 61400-1:2019/ISH1:2025 newer 2025-02-12
IEC 61400-1:2025 newer 2025-12-01

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IEC 60204-11:2000 IEC 60204-1:2005 IEC 60364-1 Corrigendum 1:2009 IEC 60364-1:2005 IEC 60364-4-41:2005 IEC 60364-4-42:2010 IEC 60364-4-43 Corrigendum 1:2008 IEC 60364-4-43:2008

6Frequently Asked Questions

What is IEC 61400-1:2014?
IEC 61400-1:2014 — Wind turbines - Part 1: Design requirements is an international standard developed by International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). This standard outlines the design requirements for wind turbines, focusing on the structural and mechanical aspects necessary to ensure safe and efficient operation. It provides guidelines for the design, testing, and verification of wind turbine...
What does IEC 61400-1:2014 cover?
This standard covers: This standard outlines the design requirements for wind turbines, focusing on the structural and mechanical aspects necessary to ensure safe and efficient operation. It provides guidelines for the design, testing, and verification of wind turbine components, including the rotor, tower, and...
Who should use this standard?
This standard is intended for organizations, professionals, and stakeholders involved in energy management and efficiency. It is applicable to manufacturers, service providers, regulatory bodies, and certification organizations.
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