Inspection and certification firm buys AWS Truepower

UNITED STATES: Illinois-based inspection and certification firm UL has acquired renewable energy consultants AWS Truepower for an undisclosed sum.

UL offers wind turbine safety and performance testing (pic: Catherine Early)

UL’s renewable energy services are focused on testing, inspection and certification, together with the performance verification of wind, solar and energy storage systems.

New York-based AWS Truepower provides project advice, performance engineering, due diligence, and information services for renewable energy projects.

"There is a strong alignment between the two brands," said Jeffrey Smidt, vice-president and general manager for UL Energy & Power Technologies.

"As the market for renewable energy increases and demands a full lifecycle service offering, the combined portfolios enable us to capture additional business globally."

AWS Truepower will continue to operate under its own name for the time being.