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 452 In Schleswig-Holstein and Lower Saxony, wind turbines generate a combined nominal output of 9,265 MW, including 452 MW constructed by wpd. 527 In Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, wind turbines generate a combined nominal output of 5,667 MW, including 527 MW constructed by wpd. Limited natural resources, climate change and the need for an independent power supply mean that renewable energy is 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 1,600 wind turbines and creating more than 500 jobs within our fast-growing company. We ve significantly shaped the wind power industry ever since its beginnings 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, have lots of experience and highly knowledgeable employees. Welcome to wpd! 504 In Saxony-Anhalt, wind turbines generate a combined nominal output of 3,354 MW, including 504 MW constructed by wpd. 3

3 There s enormous potential in the air The wind industry is one of the driving forces in our economy. And the potential offered by wind in terms of generating power is already 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 E 45 billion are invested in the construction of wind turbines around the world. It s predicted that the global investment in renewable energies will increase six-fold to reach E 250 billion by 2020 and then nearly double again to approximately E 460 billion by Global growth rates of 25 to 30% show 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 30% of its total power consumption by And all over the world, the course is set for growth: China is planning to increase its use of renewable energies to 30% by While 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 to cope with the challenges of booming international markets. 4 5

4 The energy revolution hasn t just started for us. We re right in the middle of it Newly constructed European power plant capacities in 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. Source: EWEA, 2009 Coal 762 MW Biomass 296 MW Water 473 MW Other 149 MW Nuclear energy 60 MW Oil 2,495 MW Wind energy 8,484 MW 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 140 wind projects in Germany and abroad with a combined power output of more than 2 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 puts us now 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 financial strength has 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 500 employees 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. Photovoltaic 4,206 MW Gas 6,932 MW ,155 TWh 26.2 % 150, ,000 Wind power capacity installed in MW Source: GWEC/EWEA, 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, , ,000 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,

5 We support projects from A to Z 1. Site identification Our engineers identify the best locations for wind turbines. And pay 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. 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 at the spot-market. 8 9

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 half a million people. In Germany, the number of employees is nearly 100,000, with a continuously rising trend. And 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 under the influence of dramatic price fluctuations and political risks. Renewable energies provide a mid-term solution for protecting us against the rising costs of imported energy. And adjusting our power production to be 100% renewable is 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 2009 wind power in Germany reduced CO 2 emissions by more than 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 now become a leading developer and operator in Germany. It s grown from a two-person business to an international company with over 500 employees. The management s forward-thinking approach to conquering new markets and business sectors has always lead 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 1.6 GW projects and the prospects of our large international project pipeline. 160 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 output onshore: 2 GW in operation 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 confront us with demanding technical and economical challenges. Offshore wind farms are reaching the dimensions of fossile power plants already and they ll play a key role in global power generation. However, we must cope with sea depths of over 40 metres and distances of up to 100 kilometres off the coast. We ll have to cope with extensive approval processes, demanding installation logistics, high structural turbine technology demands and challenging service and maintenance requirements. wpd is extremely well equipped to meet these challenges with its team of specialists and existing networks in the fields of project planning as well as maintenance and service. Five projects developed by wpd with a combined output of over 2,000 MW have already been approved and will be built in cooperation with financially powerful market players. In just ten years, wpd has become the leading European offshore developer. In 2009, the wpd team managed to finalise development work for seven projects capable of generating over 4,000 MW. Additionally, a pipeline of around 10 GW is being pursued by our teams in Germany, Sweden, Finland, France and Italy. Thanks to wpd offshore solutions GmbH wpd is not only a developer, but also provides services and constructs projects. This unique combination has made the company one-of-a-kind throughout the industry and has given it a trusted name amongst leading European energy providers. Our employees have gained a wealth of experience by managing several offshore projects. wpd offshore solutions is currently acting as a partner for four projects in the German North and Baltic Sea, developed by wpd in the pre-construction phase. As part of this partnership, wpd offshore solutions is participating in the construction management of Baltic I, the first commercial offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea. Total output offshore: 10 GWplanned

9 Wind has no limits FINLAND ON 112 MW OFF 1,200 MW CANADA ON 210 MW DENMARK OFF 455 MW SWEDEN ON 225 MW OFF 2,425 MW wpd branches world wide: Country Branch GERMANY Bremen Bietigheim-Bissingen Egeln Kassel Osnabrück Ostenfeld Potsdam Rostock POLAND ON 1,426 MW BELGIUM GERMANY ON 9 MW ON 1,700 MW 1,100 MW OFF 1,665 MW ROMANIA FRANCE PANAMA ON 70 MW ON 60 MW 330 MW CROATIA ON 20 MW OFF 2,800 MW ON 21 MW 114 MW BULGARIA PORTUGAL SPAIN ON 292 MW ON 2 MW ON 64 MW 760 MW ITALY ON 3 MW 370 MW OFF 1,535 MW GREECE CHILE ON 470 MW ON 48 MW TAIWAN ON 250 MW 580 MW VIETNAM ON 50 MW AUSTRALIA ON 50 MW BULGARIA FINLAND FRANCE ITALY CROATIA POLAND ROMANIA SWEDEN SPAIN UK Varna Espoo Paris, Limoges Rome Dubrovnik, ãibenik Poznan, Szczecin Galaţi Stockholm Almeria, Valladolid, Valencia London ARGENTINA ON 110 MW Legend ARGENTINA CHILE CANADA PANAMA VIETNAM Buenos Aires, Bariloche, Mar del Plata Santiago de Chile Mississauga Panama City Hanoi City ON OFF wpd onshore wpd offshore Operating Planned 16 17

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 via construction through to energy trading. And by choosing the right location in terms of wind, our wind projects will always achieve optimum results. Eight model projects represent the bandwidth 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 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 profit 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 wpd generates environmentally friendly power for more than 14,500 households. 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, Nicolas Ugalde Project Manager 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 harvest period and a slight disruption to a few residents television reception. But operations are now running smoothly and the residents take pride in the carbon-neutral 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 I wind farm off the coast of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania 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 go beyond that. As proof of that we ve recently earned the status of a CO 2 -free company. Year of construction MW No. of turbines 21 Turbine model Siemens 2.3 MW Göran Dalén Project Manager Foundations To achieve this 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 dioxide Reforestation of the rainforest per year, a figure which is constantly increasing due to the company s rapid growth. We then analysed numerous possible projects on how to offset the emissions in order to turn wpd into a carbon-neutral company. And finally, we implemented two of these projects. Bosque los Cimientos, Guatemala wpd developed this wind farm in close cooperation with the local community, technical planning authorities, state government and the support of the local economy. The work will be successfully completed with construction and commissioning in A wpd team is working closely with a local manufacturer in constructing the optimum foundation to compensate the tricky interaction of ground conditions, wind, waves and 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. We are proud of one of the first German offshore project MW project for Stockholm Finngrunden wind farm, Sweden 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. Start of construction 2013 / ,500 MW No. of turbines 300 Achim Berge wpd offshore Managing Director Finngrunden is an excellent example of wpd s work as a developer of offshore projects. We are currently involved in more than 18 projects around Europe. Finngrunden is the largest project of its kind in the Baltic Sea. It's perfectly positioned, as it is situated in water with a depth between 5 and 20 metres and close to Stockholm with its high energy demand. With 300 turbines currently planned, Finngrunden is one of the new generations of offshore projects which will play a key role in transforming the energy industry. With power from offshore wind farms, we are making an important contribution to transforming the energy industry. 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 hectare 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 every year

13 MILESTONES 1996 wpd GmbH founded by Dr. Klaus Meier and Dr. Gernot Blanke 1997 wpd completes the first wind farm: Olzheimer Berg 1998 wpd completes three projects, including Ravensberg wind farm, which for many years remained the largest in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania 2001 wpd AG founded Kyritz and Mistorf wind farms completed, representing an investment of E 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 E 500 million wpd opens its Stockholm office 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 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 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 I, 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 E 1 billion Approval granted to construct 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 I 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 24 25

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 The wind power development is the driving force behind what will become the fourth industrial revolution in human history. It forms a strong basis for sustainable economic growth and global fairness. 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 Schintz Druck, Bremen 26

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