wind An intelligent way of using the world s endless potential. Wind power with wpd.

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1 wind An intelligent way of using the world s endless potential. Wind power with wpd.

2 we guarantee that wind projects become reality 440 In Schleswig-Holstein and Lower Saxony, wind turbines generate a combined nominal output of 9,679 MW, including 440 MW constructed by wpd. 551 In Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, wind turbines generate a combined nominal output of 5,950 MW, including 551 MW constructed by wpd. Limited natural resources, climate change and the need for an independent power supply mean that renewable energy is fast becoming an integral part of the energy mix for tomorrow s world. For more than ten years wpd has been working at the forefront of the wind industry by building more than 1,400 wind turbines and creating more than 600 jobs within our fast-growing company. Ever since the beginnings of the wind industry, wpd has significantly shaped its development and we continue to be the leading innovative driving force in the new fields of offshore and repowering. We re successful because we re dedicated, can draw on a wealth of experience as well as highly skilled and knowledgeable employees. Welcome to wpd! 499 In Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia, wind turbines generate a combined nominal output of 4,263 MW, including 499 MW constructed by wpd. 5

3 There s enormous potential in the air The wind industry is one of the driving forces in our economy. Already the potential that wind offers in terms of generating power is 200 times greater than today s energy consumption on our planet. 460 The wind industry is the driving force behind the economy. Every year, approximately Euro 60 billion is invested in the construction of wind turbines around the world. It s predicted that global investment in renewable energies will increase six-fold to reach Euro 250 billion by 2020 and then nearly double again to approximately Euro 460 billion by Global growth rates of 25 to 30% show that the change is possible. As predicted by the German government, Germany is well on its way to achieving its political target of increasing its use of renewable energies to 35% of its total power consumption by And all over the world, the course is set for growth: China is planning to add another 200 GW to the mix until At the same time, the U.S, as the world s largest energy consumer, increasingly sees climate protection as a call for action. 80 Currently 80% of Germany s wind industry is exported. The technological pole position of German manufacturers and the experience of the developers give the industry an excellent foundation on which to cope with the challenges of booming international markets. 6 7

4 The energy revolution hasn t just started for us. We re right in the middle of it TWh 2.5 % TWh 5.0 % The portion of the wind energy within the European cumulative power consumption Source: EWEA, TWh 14.3 % Our wind power projects make sure that the change towards renewable energies will become reality. Climate protection and European expansion goals make the growth of wind power a must. wpd has set out a clear plan: we believe that the protection of our climate is vital for our planet and have been strongly pursuing it since We ve completed 160 wind projects in Germany and abroad with a combined power output of 2.1 GW. This has turned our medium-sized company into a key global player in the growing market of wind power. Our ongoing quest for new business segments now puts us in the position of being able to provide the complete value-added chain, from planning through to operation. wpd s diverse range of activities and our financial strength have resulted in consistent positive A-ratings over the years. wpd s young and dynamic team has always understood the importance of using varying market conditions for consistent and sustainable company development. Commitment, passion for the industry and the profound expertise of our 600 employees combine together to make each and every project a huge success. A flat hierarchy and streamlined decision-making processes are the key to maximum flexibility and customised solutions. Excellent knowledge, the ability to get the job done and a wealth of experience make wpd a reliable partner for manufacturers, banks, communities, land owners, project planning companies and investors. Newly constructed European power plant capacities in 2010 Source: EWEA, 2011 Other 779 MW Biomass 573 MW Water 233 MW Nuclear energy 145 MW Coal 4,056 MW Wind energy 9,295 MW Photovoltaic 12,000 MW ,155 TWh 26.2 % 200, ,000 Gas 28,280 MW 100,000 Wind power capacity installed in MW Source: GWEC, 2011 Global Europe 50, ,100 7,600 10,200 13,600 17,400 23,900 31,100 39,431 47,620 59,091 74,052 93, , , ,039 3,476 4,753 6,453 9,678 12,887 17,315 23,098 28,491 34,372 40,500 48,031 56,517 64,935 75,435 86,

5 We support projects from A to Z 1. Site identification Our engineers identify the best locations for wind turbines paying special attention to technical and commercial data, conservation issues and any concerns that local communities may have. 2. Securing land under civil law Suitable locations are secured through purchase and lease agreements with land owners. 3. Determining wind potential In addition to measuring the wind, we commission renowned experts to determine the exact wind potential. 4. Technical planning/ micrositing Specialists develop the optimum wind farm configuration, taking a wide range of parameters into consideration. 7. Financing Together with leading financial institutions, we develop solid financing concepts for the wind farms. 6. Grid connection planning Our electrical engineers cooperate with grid operators to develop the optimum grid connection concept. 5. Permit process We organise all necessary surveys, put together the required documentation and follow the whole permit process from start to finish. 8. Construction Our civil engineers provide support throughout the entire construction phase and make sure the wind farm is built successfully. 9. Start of operation Our electrical engineers make sure that the wind farm is safely connected to the power grid. 10. Business and operations management We guarantee the optimum technical and commercial operation of wind farms throughout their entire operating life. 11. Spot-market sales We develop innovative concepts in order to be an independent power producer and sell energy on the spot-market

6 Big numbers for the wind industry The wind industry is growing more and more in significance. Global employment figures and the number of gigawatts installed are increasing year by year, reducing CO 2 emissions by millions of tonnes Today, the wind industry employs 500,000 people. In Germany, the number of employees is nearly 100,000, with a continuously rising trend. Roland Berger Strategy Consultants predict that the number of employees in Germany might reach 700,000 by Renewable energies come from regional, decentralised sources. This fact plays an important role for all those countries relying mainly on energy imports from countries outside the EU. Fossil fuels are generally obtained from markets from markets vulnerable to dramatic price fluctuations and political risks. Renewable energies provide a mid-term solution for protecting us against the rising costs of imported energy. And at wpd we believe that adjusting our power production to be 100% renewable is entirely possible One trillion tonnes of CO 2 have been released into the atmosphere since the beginning of industrialisation. Most people today agree that global warming must be kept below 2 C to make sure that the planet survives. In order to prevent any further global warming, a permanent reduction in CO 2 emissions is crucial. In 2010 wind power in Germany reduced CO 2 emissions by nearly 32 million tonnes. Without the use of renewable energy sources, Germany s total CO 2 emissions would be approximately 15% higher

7 wpd onshore The speed of onshore wind power development over the past 20 years has been truly breathtaking. And wpd s development has been just as impressive. onshore Around the world, wind turbines with a combined nominal output of wpd was founded in 1996 and has since become a leading developer and operator in Germany. It s grown from a two-person business to an international company with over 600 employees. The management s forward-thinking approach to conquering new markets and business sectors has always led to consistent company growth. The key to our success has been the dedication of our employees, their far-reaching experience and their corporate identification with our company. We also owe our success to our exceptional networks and partnerships and close cooperation with local partners in the international markets. Ranked as a premium client of our manufacturers, banks, suppliers and insurance companies, we have developed a top position amongst all relevant competitors. This position is strengthened by our construction expertise, our track record in operating 1.85 GW projects and the prospects of our large international project pipeline. 200 GW have already been constructed. And the trend is rising rapidly. Strong political and social support along with further technological innovations present huge opportunities for harvesting the power offered by the wind. Total onshore output: 2.1 GW installed 7 GWplanned

8 wpd OFFSHORE Offshore wind farms present both endless opportunities and enormous challenges. Our team of experts is ready to tackle these. offshore Locations off the coast are the ideal environment for multi-megawatt wind turbines. They present us with new opportunities, but also pose us with demanding technical and economical challenges. Since offshore wind farms reach similar dimensions to fossil power plants and, at the same time, produce energy independent of natural resources, at low-risk and free of pollutants, they will, in the future, play one of the key roles in supplying energy. Even though, with the construction of the first wind farms, a great deal of development has been accomplished, the large-scale realization of this great potential for growth still lies ahead. In this entire process, it is necessary to conquer water depths of more than 40 meters, distances to the shore of up to 100 kilometers, complex authorization processes, sophisticated construction logistics, high demand on the technology of the facilities and the operating personnel as well as service and maintenance concepts. wpd, along with its team of specialists, is well prepared to meet these challenges and has forged a strong network, in the crucial offshore markets, directly at the respective sites - both in the planning and also in the service sector. Seven projects with a total of 2,500 MW developed by wpd have already been authorized and will be built in cooperation with financially powerful market players. wpd thus had a substantial share in building the first German commercial offshore wind farm Baltic 1. It is hardly surprising therefore that wpd has hitherto become the leading offshore wind developer in just ten years. In 2010 alone, wpd obtained the authorization for two additional major projects in Sweden and Finland. Altogether, our teams in Germany, Sweden, Finland, France and Italy have been pursuing an offshore-pipeline of about 10 GW. wpd, in alliance with the wpd offshore solutions GmbH, does not only act as a developer, but will emerge as a service provider and implementer. For this kind of industry, wpd offers a unique combination, but it is a state-of-the-art one and trusted by leading European energy providers. Our staff has the experience of building several offshore projects. Following the successful construction of the Baltic 1 project, the wpd offshore solutions team is now working intensely on the realization of its own Butendiek project with 80 turbines just off the coast of Sylt. Total offshore output: 2.8 GW consented 10 GWplanned

9 Wind has no limits FINLAND ON 200 MW OFF 1,200 MW CANADA ON 210 MW DENMARK OFF 455 MW SWEDEN ON 250 MW OFF 2,400 MW POLAND ON 970 MW BELGIUM GERMANY ON 9 MW ON 1,700 MW 1,285 MW OFF 48 MW 1,950 MW FRANCE PANAMA ON 60 MW 400 MW CROATIA ON 50 MW OFF 2,550 MW ON 21 MW 114 MW ROMANIA ON 250 MW TAIWAN ON 250 MW VIETNAM ON 50 MW 580 MW wpd branches world wide: Country Branch GERMANY Bremen Bietigheim-Bissingen Egeln Kassel Osnabrück Ostenfeld Potsdam Rostock CHILE ON 350 MW PORTUGAL ON 2 MW SPAIN ON 64 MW 900 MW ITALY ON 3 MW OFF 500 MW BULGARIA ON 292 MW 370 MW GREECE ON 470 MW BULGARIA FINLAND FRANCE ITALY CROATIA POLAND ROMANIA SWEDEN SPAIN UK ARGENTINA CHILE CANADA PANAMA VIETNAM Varna Espoo Paris, Limoges Rome Dubrovnik, ãibenik Poznan, Szczecin Galaţi Stockholm Almeria, Valladolid, Valencia London Buenos Aires Santiago de Chile Mississauga Panama City Hanoi City ARGENTINA ON 500 MW Legend ON wpd onshore OFF wpd offshore installed 4 4

10 We follow the wind from planning through to energy trading With wpd, you ll gain a partner that is going to take care of absolutely everything, from development to construction through to energy trading. Because we select the perfect locations with the greatest wind potential, our wind projects will always achieve optimum results. Eight model projects represent the variety of the various assignments and realisation strategies. ONshore ProjeCtS Just one year from cooperation to completion Klein Bünzow wind farm Year of construction MW No. of turbines 6 Turbine model Enercon E 70 Rami Ramadan Project Manager To construct the Klein Bünzow wind farm, wpd joined forces with a local company in late By coordinating processes, we were able to complete the project just one year later. The approval process, land securing, turbine purchase and the subsequent construction phase all went without a hitch. The cable route on the other hand posed a The cable route crosses a river challenge, as it had to cross the Peene river. However, careful planning allowed us to solve this problem successfully. The wind farm was completed in 2008 and began operating in One wind farm, many concerns Farnstädt wind farm Making projects successful while taking everyone s concerns into consideration Year of construction MW No. of turbines 16 Turbine model Vestas V 90 Carsten Schulz Project Manager In 2004, wpd constructed three 1.5 MW turbines in Farnstädt in partnership with a private provider. In June 2004, wpd took over the planning of 16 more turbines from a small project developer. It took another four years to the start of operation. This included designing the most effective wind farm configuration, signing of numerous utilisation and land use agreements, an extremely complex permit process and the construction of our own electrical substation. It was essential to find a solution that would satisfy everyone involved property owners, the community, authorities, energy providers and the operators of a neighbouring wind farm. The fact that the wind turbines have been operating since October 2007 goes to show just how successful wpd was in handling these tasks

11 Entering the Croatian market The wind farm was commissioned just eight months after construction Trtar-Krtolin wind farm Dialogue and transparency Château-Porcien wind farm Andreas Chollet Project Manager Year of construction MW No. of turbines 14 Turbine model Enercon E 48 In 2006, wpd started the Trtar-Krtolin project. This was to become Croatia s second wind farm. We began with an intensive project development phase to fulfil international project financing standards. This included the difficult process of entering wind turbines into the Croatian land register. Since Enercon, the turbine manufacturer, was not represented in Croatia, wpd had to organise the import of the wind turbines and customs clearance. wpd staff from the German headquarter worked closely with our Croatian partners to finish the project in eight months. With an average of 2,900 full-load hours, the wind farm has lived up to its high expectations. A series of hurdles with a happy ending Balkum-Thiene wind farm Year of construction MW No. of turbines 12 Turbine model Nordex N 90 Michaela Bruns Project Manager wpd generates environmentally friendly power for more than 14,500 households The Balkum-Thiene project presented numerous challenges. First, the concerns of more than 70 land owners had to be taken into account. This was achieved in part with a site pooling model from which all the land owners are profiting, including those who do not have a turbine constructed on their property. Another unique feature was that farm land consolidation took place during the development and construction phases of the wind farm. Second, there were delays during construction because granates from the Second World War were found just as the access road was being completed and therefore had to be removed. Nevertheless, the Balkum-Thiene wind farm successfully began operation in autumn 2007 and has been generating power for approximately 14,500 households. The arrival of winter leads to some tense moments Mittelhausen wind farm Our first project in France has a high level of local acceptance Year of construction MW No. of turbines 10 Turbine model Enercon E 82 Château-Porcien, the pioneer project in the Ardennes region, was wpd s first French project. Local residents and politicians accepted the wind farm from the beginning because of good communication. Eight public hearings, four community board meetings and a community gathering gave everyone valuable information and contributed to their acceptance of the project. There were a few initial difficulties during construction concerning the Nicolas Ugalde Project Manager harvest period and a slight disruption to a few residents television reception. However, operations are now running smoothly and the residents take pride in the carbonneutral generation of power in their region. No two projects are the same and almost no other wind farm has held as many surprises as Mittelhausen. In addition to the unusually complex property and farming conditions and the initial competition issues, the arrival of winter posed an unexpected challenge during the construction phase. By working closely with the Year of construction MW No. of turbines 6 Turbine model Vestas V 90 We successfully completed this project despite the arrival of Birgit Schneider winter in the Project Manager middle of construction community and frequently holding meetings with all those involved, we were able to overcome all the obstacles. The Mittelhausen wind farm finally began operation and became a home to six turbines that are now turning cheerfully in the stiff breeze

12 O f f s h o r e-p r o j e c t s Green power for households Baltic 1 wind farm off the coast of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Year of construction MW No. of turbines 21 Turbine model Siemens 2.3 MW Martin Lehnhoff wpd offshore solutions Managing Director From the planning to the powering stage, all completed with strong team spirit wpd developed this wind farm in close cooperation with the local community, technical planning authorities, state government and with the support of the local economy. The work has been successfully completed with Achim Berge wpd offshore Managing Director construction and commissioning in A wpd team was working closely with a local manufacturer in constructing the optimum foundation to compensate for the tricky interaction of ground conditions, wind, waves and Start of construction MW No. of turbines 80 the weight of the turbines. Developing one of the first commercial offshore projects in Germany and providing support throughout the construction phase is a major step for wpd. 288 MW off the coast of Sylt Wind farm Butendiek Being one of the most advanced offshore projects to be realised in German waters, the wind farm Butendiek, located in the North Sea, is a unique project. The project had already been set in motion in 2001 funded by 8, 400 local private investors. wpd took on the project in The proposed location of the wind farm is around 32km west of the island of Sylt in a water depth in the region of 17-22m. 80 wind turbines, with a total capacity of 288 MW, will be erected. With an estimated 250,000 households set to benefit from this supply of green electrcity, it is clear that Butendiek will become a key player in the current energy revolution. Powering the energy revolution with offshore wind energy OUR CONCEPT: A CO 2 -FREE COMPANY Planning and constructing wind farms has already helped us to make a significant contribution to protecting the world s climate. However, improvements are always possible. We don t just protect the climate through our daily business but at wpd we go the extra mile. As proof of our ongoing commitment to the environment we ve recently earned the status of a CO 2 -free company. To achieve this this highly regarded status we first carried out a comprehensive study to calculate the total emissions of all the wpd offices, including emissions from flights, train and car journeys, heating and electricity consumption. The study revealed that wpd emits approximately 1,200 tonnes of carbon Reforestation of the rainforest Bosque los Cimientos, Guatemala A mangrove forest preservation Halwatura, Sri Lanka The Halwatura project is run in partnership with a local foundation, with the aim to purchase an area of 100 hectares of mangrove forest in several phases. Reaching this goal will mean that we ll protect this unique biotope for future generations and prevent drainage and commercial exploitation in the region. The first stage saw the purchase of 30 hectares with the support of the locally based Nagenahiru Foundation. The forest area is offsetting around 1,500 tonnes of CO 2 emissions per annum. dioxide per year, a figure which is constantly increasing due to the company s rapid growth. We then analysed numerous possible projects that would enable us to turn wpd into a carbon-neutral company. Before long, we had two of these projects. The Bosque los Cimientos project is aimed at preserving the Guatemalan rainforest. As well as planting new trees, it also seeks to restore biodiversity and involves the local community in promoting the sustainable use and preservation of the rainforest. Partners in this project are medico international e.v. and a local aid organisation. Every year, the project offsets approximately 300 tonnes of CO 2 emissions

13 MILESTONES 1996 wpd GmbH founded by Dr. Klaus Meier and Dr. Gernot Blanke 2001 wpd AG founded Kyritz and Mistorf wind farms completed, representing an investment of Euro 20 million each wpd has over 200 wind turbines with a combined nominal output of approx. 240 MW 2002 wpd has 20 employees The total investment amount exceeds Euro 500 million wpd opens its Stockholm office 1997 wpd completes the first wind farm: Olzheimer Berg 2000 wpd offshore solutions GmbH founded More than 100 wpd wind turbines are online, with an output of 100 MW 2003 wpd has 30 employees 400 turbines with a combined nominal output of approx. 560 MW are constructed wpd enters Taiwanese, Italian, French and Croatian markets 1998 wpd completes three projects, including Ravensberg wind farm, which for many years remained the largest in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania 1999 wpd has four employees Grimmen wind farm is wpd s first in the megawatt-class 2004 wpd opens its London office wpd has 45 employees 480 turbines online with combined nominal output of 700 MW 2010 Approval of the Ponikve project in Croatia wpd gains building permit for the offshore wind farm Storgrundet (up to 265 MW) off the Coast of Soderhamn in Sweden wpd takes over Butendiek offshore wind farm from SSE Renewables Most successful year in regard to acquisition with a total of 405 MW in newly secured projects The fundamental basis for implementing sustainable projects are equal partnerships, fairness and continuity. Our employees strong motivation and the high level of public support for our activities give us the drive we need to continually expand our business wpd obtains approvals for projects in Spain totalling 94.5 MW nominal output wpd enters Canadian and Argentine markets Approval granted for He Dreiht offshore project in the North Sea 2008 Sale of Hochseewindpark Nordsee, Baltic 1, Kriegers Flak I and He Dreiht offshore projects to EnBW, with agreement for long-term cooperation on project and construction management Market entry in Romania, Panama and Chile 2006 wpd acquires EnerSys GmbH, one of the leading wind project developers. The managing director of EnerSys, Dr. Hartmut Brösamle, becomes a member of the wpd Board of Directors and Head of the Project Development and Construction Division The acquisition allows wpd to dramatically expand its Project Development Division, including a fortified international presence thanks to the acquisition of EnerSys subsidiaries in France, Spain, Croatia and Bulgaria Construction start of the Havelland wind farm with 90 Enercon E70 and E82 wind turbines 2005 wpd enters the area of international project financing with a 50 MW wind farm in Taiwan Total investments exceed Euro 1 billion Approval granted to construct the first offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea Sale of the largest Swedish offshore project to Vattenfall wpd enters Belgian, Finnish and Greek markets 2009 wpd sells nine wind projects with a combined nominal output of 163 MW to Stadtwerke München, HSE and Mainova Delivery agreement signed for Baltic 1 offshore project Applications submitted for first offshore projects in France (Calvados) and Finland (Suurhiekka) Dr. Gernot Blanke Member of the Board of Directors Dr. Hartmut Brösamle Member of the Board of Directors 26 27

14 Facts & Data company headquarters phone fax internet wpd AG Kurfürstenallee 23a Bremen board of directors Dr. Gernot Blanke Dr. Hartmut Brösamle chairman of the supervisory board Dr. Klaus Meier locations germany europe americas asia Bremen, Bietigheim-Bissingen, Egeln, Kassel, Osnabrück, Ostenfeld, Potsdam, Rostock Bulgaria, Finland, France, UK, Italy, Croatia, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Spain Argentina, Chile, Canada, Panama Vietnam Dr. Klaus Meier Chairman of the wpd AG Supervisory Board Wind power development is the driving force behind what will become the fourth Industrial Revolution in human history site notice publisher picture credits design print wpd AG Kurfürstenallee 23a Bremen istockphoto, Dusko Jaramaz, fotolia, Jan Rathke, Getty Images, wpd, Siemens, Nordex Brasilhaus, Bremen Prull Druck, Oldenburg 28

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