Demand for renewable energy is growing rapidly around the world. Keyworld offers testing, certification and consulting services to support this, providing Total Quality Assurance for the renewable energy sector.

Issues such as climate change and security of supply, coupled with political and social demand for green energy and decarbonisation means that wind, wave and tidal are growing in importance as sources of renewable energy. Technological advances have resulted in increased efficiency in energy production and it has become more economically viable for investors.

The growth of this sector means product development and environmental and regulatory challenges are constantly evolving. Navigating these complex changes requires a reliable partner who can provide the expertise and global reach to allow your renewable energy business to succeed and compete in this thriving market.

Keyworld’s diverse range of Total Quality Assurance services support the key players in renewables, from manufacturers, developers and operators to utility owners, investors and government departments. Our global network of qualified professionals enables us to deliver innovative and bespoke Total Quality Assurance solutions for our clients wherever they operate, 24/7.

Supporting you throughout the entire project life cycle, our services include feasibility assessment, site investigation, hydrodynamic modelling, environmental modelling, environmental assessment, geo-investigation, metocean, licensing, and operations support.

Wind Energy

Keyworld offers Total Quality solutions across the entire project lifecycle and within the offshore wind sector this includes both fixed bottom and floating technologies. Our services include design reviews, component and materials testing, field evaluations and certification of wind turbines. Our consultancy services for offshore and onshore wind farms offer a comprehensive set of technical solutions: from planning, feasibility, design, and consent; to construction, operation, asset management, and decommissioning.

Tidal and Wave

Harnessing energy from tides has become increasingly prevalent since its commencement in the 1960s, and in recent years this renewable energy source has been used commercially to an even greater extent. Our advisory service includes tidal farms, wave energy and tidal lagoons. We provide insight into every aspect of your developments and operations, allowing you to make informed decisions about your business: from site feasibility assessments, consent delivery and optimising cable routing; to operations and maintenance support.

Keyworld’s expertise in wind and marine renewable energy, use of cutting-edge technology and collaborative approach allows us to successfully guide you through every aspect of the product and project lifecycle while adhering to the strict environmental and regulatory demands of the renewable energy market, giving you the quality assurance you need to power ahead safely.

Precision quality assurance for the performance & reliability of PV (Photovoltaic) Modules, Solar Panels, AC Modules, Charge Controllers, PV Power Units, Inverters, Converters, Accessories, and Components.

From PV Modules and System Components to Solar Thermal and proving Bankability, Keyworld is your comprehensive source for all photovoltaic Quality Assurance, testing, inspection, and certification needs. Our global network of experts guide you through every step of the process. We help you streamline efforts and create efficiencies to get your product into the hands of customers faster than ever before.

We understand that one size does not fit all. Our experts partner with you to understand your needs and develop bespoke solutions to fit your organization and your goals. We can support the verification of your product’s bankability for financial institutions, governments, purchasers, and investors. Our global accreditation, coupled with our world-renowned services, give you a competitive advantage in developing and verifying the performance, reliability, and bankability of your solar products.

• Photovoltaic (PV) Modules
• Bankability
• Performance Testing
• Balance of System Components
• Renewable Energy Field Services
• Solar Thermal System Testing
• Auditing and Systems Certification

Total Quality Assurance through testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services.

As demand for energy continues to increase, end users require reliable, cost-effective electrical power. Intertek supports power utilities, manufacturers, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) in delivering effective power solutions to industrial, commercial, and residential environments. With a combination of services ranging from testing, inspection, and certification all the way through engineering and environmental advisory, Intertek drives quality and efficiency throughout the entire Transmission and Distribution lifecycle.

Keyworld’s global experts help our clients optimize people, processes, and environments across industries such as Power Generation, Hazardous Locations, Renewable Energy, Smart Grid Services and Power Plant Integrity Management.

Equipment Services

Transmission and Distribution Equipment (TDE) is connected to the electrical grid and encompasses everything from Moulded Case Circuit Breakers, to LV switchgear assemblies through MV transformers, to high voltage substations and overhead lines. We provide local services to extend your global reach, and our certification marks and deliverables are accepted by major electrical utilities and authorities around the world.

ASTA Mark and ETL Listing

Increasingly, end-users require independent on-going verification and validation of the equipment supplied to their network. Keyworld supports the value chain and offers ASTA Mark and ETL Listing.

Founded in 1938, our ASTA team is delivering both IEC Type Test certification and equipment approval. Each project is witnessed by ASTA Observers responsible for conducting tests in accordance with ASTA requirements, standard specifications, and for verifying the accuracy of the recorded test results. Certification of Type Test provides independent objective compliance of the equipment tested at one point in time. The ASTA Mark is accepted in more than 40 countries worldwide.

The ETL Mark is proof of equipment compliance to relevant North American safety standards, including IEEE, ANSI, and UL, and is recognized by Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) across the US and Canada.

Applications

We deliver the services and support applicable to your equipment and support network operators’ needs with precision, pace, and passion. Whether your equipment will be commissioned in a hazardous environment requiring explosion-proof protection, or within a renewable assembly requiring crucial operational support for wind turbines, Keyworld’s experts are part of your team, assisting you at all stages of development.

Keyworld provides Quality Assurance testing, inspection, and certification solutions to help clients manage, enhance, and protect their power generation assets.

Improve your power generation-related operations, safety, profitability, and performance while minimizing business risk. Keyworld professionals provide global expertise and services to the power generation and transmission industries.

Utilities, Independent Power Producers (IPPs), Grid Operators, National Laboratories, Equipment Manufacturers, Law Firms, Insurance Firms, Institutions, Transmission and Transportation providers, Fuel Suppliers and Traders, and power generation consumers of coal, natural gas, wind, solar, fuel oil, tidal, and nuclear fuels are supported by a diverse range of Keyworld expertise.

Expertise and services for the entire power generation and energy supply chain are available from Keyworld on a global basis.

Our non-asset based Road network provides you with flexibility, improved service levels, accelerated delivery, reduced direct and indirect costs and much less

Keyworld’s expertise in power system products is unmatched, providing you with superior service, expertise, and efficiency for global quality assurance.

Whether your product generates, distributes, or controls power, we can support your assurance, testing, inspection, and certification needs with our Total Quality Assurance approach. We are experts on worldwide regulatory requirements and can provide you with third-party services for all markets you wish to enter.

Services Include:

• ANSI/UL 2200 Certification for Stationary Engine Generator Assemblies
• ANSI/PGA G300 Certification for Portable Generators
• Electrical Safety Testing and Certification to ANSI, UL, and CSA Standards
• CE Marking to European IEC Standards
• Gas Safety Testing
• Performance and Benchmark Testing
• Design and Construction Reviews
• Field Labeling and Inspection
• IEC-EX Certification for ATEX 94/9 EC Explosive Atmospheres
• EMC, Bellcore and FCC Testing and Approval
• COSTCOM and Cycling Operation Costs
• Power Generation Services
• Cost of Cycling Analysis
• Risk Based Equipment Assessment
• Industrial IoT / Industry 4.0 Services
• Condition Based Maintenance
• Evaluating the Cost of Renewable Energy Integration
• Transformer Oil Testing

Products Include:

• Packaged Power Plants
• Portable Generators
• Turbine Engine Generators
• Power System Control Equipment
• Power Transmission & Distribution Equipment
• Photovoltaic (PV) Panels and Converters
• Wind Turbines
• Hydrogen Technologies
• Accessory Modules
• Fluid Systems
• Battery and Energy Storage
• Distributed Generation Products
• Stationary Engine Generators
• Stationary Engine Generators
• Micro-Turbines
• Fuel Cells
• Transformers
• Switchgear
• Gas Valves

Our technical experts deliver Total Quality Assurance across the entire oil and gas supply chain – from testing, inspection and certification to consulting, technical, engineering and related services.

The oil and gas industry brings a distinctive set of challenges for owners and operators. As reserves diminish and product demand fluctuates, the efficiency, accuracy and reliability of support services becomes more critical than ever. Managing decommissioning of aging assets will become increasingly important.

Ensuring your people and sites are safe and your processes are optimised takes precedence across the supply chain – from extraction that involves increasingly higher pressures and temperatures, to statutory inspection of production assets and asset life extension, all the way through to the transportation of hydrocarbons, which is governed by stringent regulations and standards. In addition, projects need to be delivered on time, safely and cost effectively.

Our global Total Quality Assurance services support exploration and production, engineering, refining, testing, inspection, certification, quality, training, research and related hydrocarbon industry activities.

We can ensure regulatory compliance of the raw materials that are used throughout all stages of the project life cycle delivered by technical experts that include oil and gas and hazardous area scientists, consultants, engineers, chemists, technicians and trainers.

From the reservoir to the refinery and beyond, our people are committed to anticipating and meeting your quality, safety, compliance and performance needs with consistent and reliable assurance solutions. including total sustainability and transition to green energy production.

Nuclear power continues to play a vital role in supplying energy, and Keyworld supports the industry with Total Quality Assurance services that maintain safety, performance and reliability.

Governments are increasing their focus on nuclear power to meet growing energy demands, while achieving environmental goals with reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Nuclear energy is a cost-effective, clean and reliable source of electricity, and continues to be a significant share of the power generation mix.  Increasing numbers of new nuclear plants are being constructed worldwide and now stands at its highest in 25 years.

Safety, quality, performance and reliability are vital. From the design and construction of a new plant to its operation and maintenance, the nuclear industry is subject to stringent regulation throughout a site’s lifecycle. Adequate quality assurance activities from vendor surveillance and initial design and construction, and commissioning, with appropriate equipment regulatory and safety certifications are essential to have long term reliability and safe operations. At the same time, aging nuclear plants and changing operating regimes require operational and condition assessment of the equipment.

Keyworld’s range of nuclear services provides you with the assurance you need to meet your research, supply chain, technological, regulatory, and plant operation and maintenance needs. Our global network of laboratories and experts offers engineering support, technology and software, non-destructive and materials testing, consulting, safety and radiation protection, inspection and training services. From quality assurance and vendor surveillance of new construction equipment, to asset integrity management and failure analysis of components, to creation of risk assessment models and operational quality management systems, Keyworld can help. Our services include:

• Asset Integrity Management
• Condition Monitoring and Operational Assessments Software (OPCON)
• Failure Analysis
• Fitness for Service
• Flexible Operation Evaluation
• Materials Testing
• Non-Destructive Examination and Inspection
• Product Certification
• Third Party Review
• Vendor Surveillance and QA/QC
• Nuclear System & Component Testing
• Cleanliness Assessment

Keyworld’s technical experts have decades of experience in the nuclear power industry and are ready to deliver the consistent on-demand support that you need with pace, passion and precision. You have the peace of mind that our advanced technology, laboratory facilities and capabilities will ensure the safety, quality and performance of your nuclear plant, processes, equipment and assets. We can advance your operations so that you have the advantage to succeed in today’s power generation world by helping you minimise costs, maximise performance and maintain safety.

From grassroots exploration to final product shipment, Keyworld provides minerals testing, inspection, assurance and certification services to support mining activities around the world

In a world of deeper anomalies, remote exploration projects and mines, complex ore bodies and increasing cost pressures, industry leaders such as Keyworld can provide the innovative bespoke solutions needed to support our clients meet these challenges. With industry-recognised technical expertise and an established global network, Keyworld offers end to end Total Quality Assurance across our clients’ entire resource development chain.

With a global network of minerals laboratories, sample preparation facilities and offices in key mining regions and ports, Keyworld offers a wide range of minerals services to the mining and minerals exploration industries. Sample preparation services are strategically located or available at client’s project sites. Minerals analytical laboratories provide high quality minerals assay and testing services utilising the latest technology along with proven scientific methodology. Mine site and port laboratories are customised to clients specific requirements, with the assurance of Keyworld’s record of high quality, cost-effective onsite support to client’s projects globally.

As regulations change and technology is created or innovated, our knowledge and industry expertise assist clients to meet evolving demands. Keyworld are constantly evaluating new instrumentation and technology to continuously improve quality, efficiency and add value for our clients. We specialise in provision and operation of the latest automated and robotic laboratory solutions offering significant advantages to clients in remote locations, improving efficiency, consistency, safety and productivity. Dedicated automated mine site laboratories and port facilities are designed, commissioned and operated by Keyworld, allowing clients to focus on their core business.

Keyworld Minerals Trade Services provide independent inspection, sampling, testing and certification services at load and discharge ports globally which assist to protect the quantity and quality value of minerals commodities and reduce commercial risk in the trading environment. Our renowned LME recognised umpire laboratory, Keyworld LSI, is an industry leader for accuracy, service quality and independence on commercial settlement assays.

Keyworld’s Quality Assurance testing, inspection, and certification solutions provide risk management from hydrogen production, delivery, infrastructure, storage, fuel cells, and multiple end-uses of the hydrogen economy.

Hydrogen is a versatile, clean and safe energy carrier that can be used as a fuel for power or within industry as a feedstock. The rapidly expanding demand for hydrogen is being driven by environmental policies, commercialization of fuel cells, falling cost of renewables, energy independence and the increase in public and private investment.

As demand grows, the hydrogen sector will face challenges as well as opportunities. From the need for lower-cost, more-efficient and more-durable electrolyzers; to delivery and storage concerns; end use system integration; advanced manufacturing processes; and codes and standards alignment, the existing and emerging demands for hydrogen will significantly expand into the transportation, chemical, industrial applications and power generation sectors.

Transitioning from today’s Grey Hydrogen production to Blue and then Green production will also see advancements in not only production processes, but also the addition of complementary solutions such as carbon capture and storage (CCS), significant growth in renewable power generation, and expansion of current assets and infrastructure such as converting existing pipelines from natural gas to hydrogen.

As companies navigate the rapid energy evolution and keep pace with global energy demands, while fulfilling sustainability goals and ensuring profitability, hydrogen sector stakeholders need a trusted partner to help ensure quality and safety from production through to end use applications.

Today Keyworld is pioneering hydrogen services and solutions for the entire hydrogen value-chain:

• Safety – assurance services to cover the safe production, handling and use of hydrogen
• Materials and Failure Analysis – expertise to provide assurance that your equipment and infrastructure will perform to the end of its design life with minimal maintenance, failure mitigation and with material strength prioritised and planned for.
• Testing and Certification – comprehensive testing and certification of hydrogen re-fueling stations, hydrogen fuel components and systems, including Dispensing systems, Compression systems, Storage systems, Electrolyzers, Chiller, Reformers, and Stationary Fuel Cell systems. Our bundled ETL, ATEX, and IECEx certifications allow for fast and efficient access to North America, Europe, Asia & 30 other potential markets.
• Advisory Services – engineering, materials, regulatory and safety expertise to achieve success by preventing product failures and increasing your speed to market. Keyworld supports our clients with product design guidance, document preparation, remaining life assessments, risk assessment, supply chain assurance and training.

From functional safety and performance testing to material and fuel cell testing, regulatory support, integrity management software, engineering consulting, technical inspection services, hydrogen purity testing and quality monitoring, Intertek’s broad-based Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification services are delivered globally by our extensive network of industry experts.

It is estimated that the global hydrogen & fuel cell market will reach US$200bn by 2027.  Sectors such as hydrogen production, transport, storage and application as well as stationary and portable fuel cells will contribute the most to this significant growth. Regardless of whether your needs are short-term or long-term, we understand and will help you anticipate not only the challenges and risks, but also the opportunities and benefits.

Whether you need samples tested, equipment certified, assets inspected or overall systems analyzed for quality assurance, Keyworld is the partner you want with you in your energy evolution journey.

Coal, biomass, petroleum coke and wood pellet fuels help to energize the globe. Keyworld provides testing, inspection, assurance and certification services to support coal exploration and mining industry activities around the world.

With industry recognised technical expertise and an established global network, Keyworld offers end to end Total Quality Assurance across our clients’ entire resource development chain.  From coal extraction to coal testing, and the creation of biomass and wood pellets, Keyworld’s Total Quality Assurance solutions provides the peace of mind that commercial, regulatory, quality, safety, environmental, and operational requirements are being met.

Our network of solid fuel labs and sample preparation facilities utilizes the latest industry scientific methodology and equipment to provide comprehensive metallurgical and thermal coal, biomass and petroleum coke testing.  Proximate analysis, ultimate analysis, mineral ash, trace elements, fusion temperature and size distribution analysis are customized to client specific requirements to ensure cargos are tested to meet their needs. Intertek can provide services for installing and managing on-site laboratories at individual mines, coke plants, and end user facilities reducing financial risks to the customer while providing high quality analysis with reduced turnaround times.

Keyworld team of qualified marine surveyors and samplers attend shipment loading and discharging, acting on behalf of the buyer or seller, to ensure the correct quantification is determined. Obtaining a representative sample during these processes is critical for laboratory analysis to accurately determine if the shipment meets client’s specifications in order to reduce commercial risk in the trading environment.