## [Renewables](/industries/energy-and-utilities/renewables) ![Mixed race man checking solar panels](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:e35f5ac3-e52c-49db-b156-252c72adb321/as/e35f5ac3-e52c-49db-b156-252c72adb321.webp?&smartcrop=Square&max-quality=90&width=400) # Renewables UL Solutions empowers the renewable energy industry to plan, finance, build, certify and operate successful renewable energy projects. [ Contact us ](#form) *play\_arrow* *pause* ## Breadcrumb - [ *keyboard\_arrow\_left* Energy and Utilities ](/industries/energy-and-utilities) - [ Home ](/) *pen\_size\_1* - [ Industries ](/industries) *pen\_size\_1* - [ Energy and Utilities ](/industries/energy-and-utilities) *pen\_size\_1* - Renewables Close *cancel* ### Get in touch Have questions, need specifics? 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UL Solutions’ global expertise in energy and asset advisory services, due diligence, testing and certification, and software applications in solar, wind and offshore wind provides the expertise you need for product or project certification, early-stage feasibility and design, project development and financing, managing operational wind and solar projects, and extending the life of those projects. We have worked with customers across all continents, in all kinds of complex terrain and climate regimes. From small-scale microgrid systems for solar and storage that bring energy closer to a remote village to complex utility-scale wind and solar farms that power corporations and cities, UL Solutions can help support your project anywhere around the world. ![CS26752120 Renewables Overview Video](https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/hmr0z2vc5e/swatch) *play\_circle* Watch Video CS26752120 Renewables Overview Video Duration ## Leading solutions to support the future of renewable energy ![The world is in the grass of the green background.](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:96b57949-c8a9-4753-b3e5-d9f2c0e7e23f/as/96b57949-c8a9-4753-b3e5-d9f2c0e7e23f.webp?&max-quality=90&width=400) ### Sustainability and Environment [ Learn more *arrow\_forward* ](https://www.ul.com/services/sustainability-and-environment) ![Employee fixing an airplane's wings](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:be7a2ed0-ef3e-458f-bac2-c8b1733a0905/as/be7a2ed0-ef3e-458f-bac2-c8b1733a0905.webp?&max-quality=90&width=400) ### Renewables Asset Advisory [ Learn more *arrow\_forward* ](https://www.ul.com/services/renewables-asset-advisory) ![Aerial view of solar power station and solar energy panels](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:c11d58de-ca9c-4b41-baff-aefbecb1d05f/as/c11d58de-ca9c-4b41-baff-aefbecb1d05f.webp?&max-quality=90&width=400) ### Solar Energy Testing, Inspection, and Certification Services [ Learn more *arrow\_forward* ](https://www.ul.com/services/solar-energy-testing-inspection-and-certification-services) ![Sunrise on a solar and wind farm](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:e95fdf1d-8ee2-4c30-966c-dba1270af92c/as/e95fdf1d-8ee2-4c30-966c-dba1270af92c.webp?&max-quality=90&width=400) ### Solar and Wind Project Due Diligence Services [ Learn more *arrow\_forward* ](https://www.ul.com/services/solar-and-wind-project-due-diligence-services) ![Electricity pylons at sunset](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:e184b358-be48-45c6-b4fe-5a5065f1d163/as/e184b358-be48-45c6-b4fe-5a5065f1d163.webp?&max-quality=90&width=400) ### Renewable Energy Forecasting for Energy Integration [ Learn more *arrow\_forward* ](https://www.ul.com/software/renewable-energy-forecasting-energy-integration) ![Mixed race architect with windmill models working on laptop](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:c871b64b-605d-40c0-b372-f9fc3b09fde2/as/c871b64b-605d-40c0-b372-f9fc3b09fde2.webp?&max-quality=90&width=400) ### Renewable Energy Software Solutions [ Learn more *arrow\_forward* ](https://www.ul.com/software/renewable-energy-software-solutions) ![Drone view of a wind farm. Multiple wind turbines](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:d9353fc0-cfc4-441c-8f8c-9559d9daa896/as/d9353fc0-cfc4-441c-8f8c-9559d9daa896.webp?&max-quality=90&width=400) ### Wind Energy Testing, Inspection and Certification Services [ Learn more *arrow\_forward* ](https://www.ul.com/services/wind-energy-testing-inspection-certification-services) ![Graphical depiction showing the ability to download wind maps](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:d09b2a9e-563f-4c1a-aa31-a9fc49a1746e/as/d09b2a9e-563f-4c1a-aa31-a9fc49a1746e.webp?&max-quality=90&width=400) ### Windnavigator Make informed wind development decisions with ULTRUS™ Windnavigator. Access high-resolution data and streamline your project feasibility assessments. [ Learn more *arrow\_forward* ](https://www.ul.com/software/ultrus/windnavigator-resource-data-maps) ![Person reviewing Windographer software on a computer](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:2f750c4d-1d71-4042-bfb1-a05885c63068/as/2f750c4d-1d71-4042-bfb1-a05885c63068.webp?&max-quality=90&width=400) ### Windographer | Wind Data Analytics and Visualization Solution Our industry-leading software for analyzing and visualizing wind resource data that allows importing of any type of data format, rapid quality control and statistical analyses, including MCP, and exports to all common wind flow models. [ Learn more *arrow\_forward* ](https://www.ul.com/software/windographer-wind-data-analytics-and-visualization-solution) ![Reviewing statistics](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:82f8588e-69ac-40f8-8d1f-cda777ed3496/as/82f8588e-69ac-40f8-8d1f-cda777ed3496.webp?&max-quality=90&width=400) ### Wind and Solar Data Collection, Monitoring and Quality Control Dashboard UL Solutions provides a secure online environment for your wind or solar resource measurement program to collect, monitor and quality control data from meteorological towers, solar monitoring stations or remote sensors. [ Learn more *arrow\_forward* ](https://www.ul.com/software/wind-and-solar-data-collection-monitoring-and-quality-control-dashboard) ![A laptop screen featuring UL’s Openwind software.](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:576628d7-c484-4189-8281-b71176ba3250/as/576628d7-c484-4189-8281-b71176ba3250.webp?&max-quality=90&width=400) ### Openwind | Wind Farm Modeling and Layout Design Software Our wind farm modeling and design software optimize turbine layouts to maximize energy production, minimize energy losses, account for plant development costs and generate project efficiencies. [ Learn more *arrow\_forward* ](https://www.ul.com/software/openwind-wind-farm-modeling-and-layout-design-software) ![Graphic depicting radar, graph and a gear](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:51f64403-aab8-45c1-abca-6b8818427f5c/as/51f64403-aab8-45c1-abca-6b8818427f5c.webp?&max-quality=90&width=400) ### Renewable Asset Monitoring Platform (RAMP) Manage your renewable assets with UL Solutions’ connected SaaS platform that brings the power of real-time monitoring, production KPIs, analytics, power forecasting and reporting to renewable project owners around the globe. [ Learn more *arrow\_forward* ](https://www.ul.com/software/ultrus/ramp-asset-analytics) ![Graphic showing wind energy analysis](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:fe76b2ba-edbe-4abf-ba6b-369f24de731e/as/fe76b2ba-edbe-4abf-ba6b-369f24de731e.webp?&max-quality=90&width=400) ### Renewable Resource Assessment Platform (RRAP) All the tools and resources required to conduct a preliminary energy assessment quickly and efficiently through a convenient web-based platform. [ Learn more *arrow\_forward* ](https://www.ul.com/software/ultrus/rrap-project-prospecting) ![Graphic depicting the relationship between energy storage and renewable power and the ways HOMER® software can help](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:a3383551-fd2c-4f20-ae83-a973997ff5e0/as/a3383551-fd2c-4f20-ae83-a973997ff5e0.webp?&max-quality=90&width=400) ### HOMER® Microgrid and Hybrid Power Modeling Software HOMER® software helps you design and optimize microgrids and hybrid power systems to tackle costs, grid instability and sustainable energy demands. [ Learn more *arrow\_forward* ](https://www.ul.com/software/ultrus/homer-microgrid-and-hybrid-power-modeling-software) ### Support for renewable energy project development *keyboard\_arrow\_down* Decisions made during project development are crucial to long-term success. UL Solutions helps customers navigate complexities and mitigate risk in the earliest stages of development by providing access to proven science, expert engineering, the best available data and software, and a full range of innovative solutions. We work with your team in the way that makes the most sense — either as a technical adviser or by providing access to resource data, online services and advanced software enabling your team to do the work itself. ### Testing and certification services for renewable energy technologies *keyboard\_arrow\_down* As renewable energy technologies advance, their continued safety, reliability and performance must be assured. Manufacturers looking to verify the safety, reliability and performance of renewable technologies such as wind turbines, solar modules and peripheral equipment rely on our expertise to help navigate the risks. We operate renewable energy testing sites worldwide and perform inspections of operating equipment in the field. As safety science experts, UL Solutions helps customers navigate these risks through certification for products, projects and grid code compliance. UL certification indicates compliance and provides confidence in the reliability of renewable energy technology. ### Software solutions to support renewables project development and operations *keyboard\_arrow\_down* Advanced software is essential to helping project developers, operators and key stakeholders evaluate potential site locations, streamline inspections and optimize grid usage. UL Solutions’ suite of software for the renewable energy industry helps in the assessment of wind resource analysis, project design and optimization, and simplifies data management. By considering both engineering and economic information, our software offerings provide a comprehensive look at real-life performance, helping you make more informed business decisions. As technology improves and global communities become increasingly reliant on renewable energy, data will be instrumental in identifying efficiencies and helping you respond to new demands. UL Solutions is prepared to partner with your team and help you access the tools and information you need to remain competitive in the market. ![Renewable energy storage in rows](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:9d2e14db-cc0d-484e-9a55-d1e7e3ba463f/as/9d2e14db-cc0d-484e-9a55-d1e7e3ba463f.webp?&max-quality=90&width=400) ![renewable energy](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:927af48b-f43c-4439-b8de-175449e5449f/as/927af48b-f43c-4439-b8de-175449e5449f.webp?&max-quality=90&width=400) ![Renewable Energy by wind turbine for green energy world.](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:ee75623d-c5cc-415a-b643-02867ad57194/as/ee75623d-c5cc-415a-b643-02867ad57194.webp?&max-quality=90&width=400) ![Renewable energy storage in rows](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:9d2e14db-cc0d-484e-9a55-d1e7e3ba463f/as/9d2e14db-cc0d-484e-9a55-d1e7e3ba463f.webp?&max-quality=90&width=400) #### Support for renewable energy project development Decisions made during project development are crucial to long-term success. UL Solutions helps customers navigate complexities and mitigate risk in the earliest stages of development by providing access to proven science, expert engineering, the best available data and software, and a full range of innovative solutions. We work with your team in the way that makes the most sense — either as a technical adviser or by providing access to resource data, online services and advanced software enabling your team to do the work itself. ![renewable energy](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:927af48b-f43c-4439-b8de-175449e5449f/as/927af48b-f43c-4439-b8de-175449e5449f.webp?&max-quality=90&width=400) #### Testing and certification services for renewable energy technologies As renewable energy technologies advance, their continued safety, reliability and performance must be assured. Manufacturers looking to verify the safety, reliability and performance of renewable technologies such as wind turbines, solar modules and peripheral equipment rely on our expertise to help navigate the risks. We operate renewable energy testing sites worldwide and perform inspections of operating equipment in the field. As safety science experts, UL Solutions helps customers navigate these risks through certification for products, projects and grid code compliance. UL certification indicates compliance and provides confidence in the reliability of renewable energy technology. ![Renewable Energy by wind turbine for green energy world.](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:ee75623d-c5cc-415a-b643-02867ad57194/as/ee75623d-c5cc-415a-b643-02867ad57194.webp?&max-quality=90&width=400) #### Software solutions to support renewables project development and operations Advanced software is essential to helping project developers, operators and key stakeholders evaluate potential site locations, streamline inspections and optimize grid usage. UL Solutions’ suite of software for the renewable energy industry helps in the assessment of wind resource analysis, project design and optimization, and simplifies data management. By considering both engineering and economic information, our software offerings provide a comprehensive look at real-life performance, helping you make more informed business decisions. As technology improves and global communities become increasingly reliant on renewable energy, data will be instrumental in identifying efficiencies and helping you respond to new demands. UL Solutions is prepared to partner with your team and help you access the tools and information you need to remain competitive in the market. ## Related offerings ![A large battery in a store room](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:09d17afb-59dc-4ff2-8b8a-8f76cab7c730/as/09d17afb-59dc-4ff2-8b8a-8f76cab7c730.webp?&max-quality=90&width=400) ### Industrial Battery and Energy Storage Services Our industrial battery and energy storage testing and certification services can help you address the complexities associated with creating, storing and repurposing battery and energy storage products. [ Learn more *arrow\_forward* ](https://www.ul.com/services/industrial-battery-and-energy-storage-services) ![Aerial view of solar cell field.](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:e3a24b4e-fbc2-4ca5-9250-5dcca9081689/as/e3a24b4e-fbc2-4ca5-9250-5dcca9081689.webp?&max-quality=90&width=400) ### Energy Equipment Rely on our experience in the global energy industry, and our services for equipment that produces, distributes, or controls energy, to accelerate access to your target markets. 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[ Contact us *arrow\_forward* ](https://www.ul.com/services/electric-vehicle-ev-charging-infrastructure-services) ![Solar lighting with blue sky in the background](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:ea2376f6-bcf9-45cd-82ca-5dc3e2dc7c94/as/ea2376f6-bcf9-45cd-82ca-5dc3e2dc7c94.webp?&max-quality=90&width=400) ### Solar Lighting and Photovoltaic Systems Learn about UL’s photovoltaic (PV) and solar lighting sytem services and capabilities for residential applications, commercial and public spaces, and remote locations. [ Learn more *arrow\_forward* ](https://www.ul.com/services/solar-lighting-and-photovoltaic-systems) ![Power engineer at solar photovoltaic array](https://delivery-p133222-e1298791.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:0e887e7f-6b91-4e89-8b96-ba66c19eb1bb/as/0e887e7f-6b91-4e89-8b96-ba66c19eb1bb.webp?&max-quality=90&width=400) ### Photovoltaic (PV) Cable Testing and Certification PV cables are integral to renewable energy infrastructure. Different global regulatory requirements specify which cables are appropriate to use. 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