DNV is strengthening its UK focus on cleaner energies by appointing Mark Young as head of its Cleaner Energy Department. His broad experience in both the US and European market is of great value for risk management services and technical support to the rapidly growing UK wind industry.
Mark Young has more than 13 years of engineering experience, 12 of which have been dedicated to wind energy. Previously, working from DNVs Seattle office in the US, he held global responsibility for accredited testing and wind turbine technical advisory services to the North American markets. DNV is one of the leading providers of turbine testing services for the wind industry, including power performance, loads, noise emissions, and power quality testing
The wind industry is becoming mainstream, but there are still many technical, environmental and financial challenges that investors, manufacturers and developers need to understand thoroughly in order for their businesses to be successful.
The UK is the world leader of offshore wind in terms of installed capacity and has many interesting opportunities and challenges that fit perfectly with DNVs wind energy, offshore structure and maritime vessel engineering experience, says Mark Young.
I look forward to expanding the wind advisory services provided by the London office and working in the UK and European markets, he states.
Mark Young is replacing Donald Brown, who is moving to a business development and customer service management position within DNVs Cleaner Energy operations in the UK.
Contact
Mark Young
e-mail: Mark.Young@dnv.com
Phone: +44 796 972 9915
Svein Inge Leirgulen
Communications manager
e-mail: svile@dnv.com
Phone: +47 977 23 133
About DNV
DNV is a global provider of risk management services, helping customers to safely and responsibly improve their business performance. DNV is an independent foundation with the purpose of safeguarding life, property and the environment. Through its network of 300 offices in 100 countries, the company serves a range of industries with a special focus on the maritime and energy sectors, combining its technology expertise and industry knowledge.
DNV has supported the wind industry for over 25 years and is now established in major markets in North America and Europe and has offices in most of the emerging markets throughout the world. After the acquisition of GEC in 2008 and BEW in 2010, it has extended its service portfolio to include advisory and certification services throughout the value chain. DNV is among the largest wind consultancy companies in the world, with more than 250 employees dedicated to the wind industry and many more contributing to wind projects from related units.
With the recent acquisition of BEW Engineering in the US, DNV has further strengthened its services to the global renewable energy market, allowing it to provide a more complete service portfolio for renewable energy. BEW, located in San Ramon, California, is DNVs centre of excellence in solar energy, power transmission and grid integration for renewable energy.
