Introduction of UL/DEWI. A Global Service Provider serving the Wind Energy Industry

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1 Introduction of UL/DEWI A Global Service Provider serving the Wind Energy Industry

2 Our mission drives everything we do Working for a safer world Since

3 Innovation inherently Creates Risk 3

4 Rely on UL 4

5 Services for Today s Challenges TESTING INSPECTION CERTIFICATION AUDITING VALIDATION TRAINING & ADVISORY 5

6 Expanded Safety Testing and Certification UL Product Market Access 2013 Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

7 Facilitating Sustainable Energy 80% OF THE WORLD S ENERGY DEMAND COULD BE FULFILLED BY RENEWABLES BY Working with manufacturers, governments, utilities and leading research institutions on safety and security of new processes, technologies and products SERVICES: Energy Efficiency Testing Energy Efficiency Certification Standards Development Smart Meter and Appliance Services Renewable Energy Infrastructure Safety Certification Performance Certification

8 DEWI a Global Brand Global Wind Energy Services All-in-One Testing Service Provider Combining technical expertise with many years of in-depth industry experience, DEWI (UL International GmbH) offers global, onestop wind energy services to turbine manufacturers, component manufacturers, project developers, utilities and other companies within the sector. UL/DEWI currently operates two wind test sites in Wilhelmshaven, Germany and at the West Texas AM University, USA. 8

9 DEWI a Global Brand DEWI and DEWI-OCC belongs to the UL family of companies. DEWI: One of the leading international performance, measurement, efficiency, research and education providers in the field of wind energy for nearly 25 years. UL (Underwriters Laboratories): A premier global independent safety and performance science company, with 120 years of history.

10 DEWI a Global Brand 25 years experience 1,500 clients in 53 countries 636 clients from abroad 160 employees world-wide ULHeadquarter/Branches (extract) DEWI Headquarter/Branches 10

11 DEWI a Global Team Renewables Asset Management Renewables Products and Components Research & Development DEWI Brazil UL USA DEWI China UL China DEWI France UL Korea DEWI Italy UL Japan DEWI Spain UL India DEWI Turkey Global Sales, Marketing & Business Development Regional Development & Global Accounts Global Testing Services Human Resources IT, Finance & Administration Quality Member of National & International Committees International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) International Energy Agency (IEA) Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique (CENELEC) MEASNET Deutsche Kommission Elektrotechnik Elektronik-Informationstechnik in DIN und VDE (DKE) Technical Guidelines for Wind Turbines (guidelines published by FGW, Germany) DEWI GmbH (Wilhelmshaven/Oldenburg) 11

12 Service Portfolio 12

13 Manufacturers of Wind Turbines & Components Type Testing within the certification process Type Testing provides the data needed to verify such variables as wind turbine function, safety, structural integrity, power performance, power quality, and acoustic noise emission characteristics. DEWI/UL operates two wind turbine test facilities offering favorable year-round wind conditions for the testing of small and large wind turbines for extended periods. Services: Mechanical Load Measurements Power Performance Measurements Power Quality Measurements Low Voltage Ride Through Test (LVRT) Acoustic Noise Measurements 13

14 Global Market Access USA: UL 6141 (LWT) UL 6142 (SWT) UK: IEC MCS (SWT) Germany: Type Approval Japan: JSWTA 0001 (SWT) Korea: WT201 (KEMCO certification)

15 The Development of a Windfarm DEWI helps stakeholders developers, investors and operators to identify the critical aspects related to wind farm projects through comprehensive one-stop services, individually tailored and flexibly delivered. 15

16 Experts in Research and Studies Customers benefit from our in-depth knowledge based on the DEWI Group s participation in a number of state-of-the-art research projects, most notably FINO1 and RAVE Research at Alpha VEntus, as well as our research into on-/offshore noise immission and acceptance. Research & Studies Participation in on-/offshore state-of-the-art research projects Scientific Papers Research & development results presented at international conferences and magazines Professional Training Educational in-house or public trainings and seminars DEWI Magazin Providing insight into the state of the wind industry and news from the DEWI Group. Statistics Latest statistics of the German and international wind energy market DEWEK Conference The world s leading wind energy technology conference 16

17 UL/DEWI Key Differentiators DEWI is one of the pioneering companies within the wind industry years Founded by the regional governmental, key focus was research & development Fully independent & neutral third party testing and certification organization, with a high degree of integrity 17

18 UL/DEWI Key Differentiators flexible responsive reliable global market access Understands customer needs and able to provide a flexible approach in managing / conducting projects Without neglecting integrity Collaboration on an expert level Based on the well defined communication channel / process the response time is optimized Works with the customer s requests and open to change whenever feasible Not offering unrealistic solutions Proven track record based on over 20 years of experience Continuously improving working processes Brand acceptance within the Wind industry globally Combining testing certification effort delivered by one team Strong network in the U.S.A. integral part of the culture 18

19 Thank you.