The Small Wind Industry

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1 The Small Wind Industry Our Experiences in Japan Kevin Parslow, CEO Evance Wind Turbines Ltd 12 th December 2013 What is Small Wind? 0-50kW capacity machines Reliable generation of renewable energy Income from Feed-in Tariffs Versatile energy solutions Multiple unit installations Flexible connections Fast deployment possible Suitable for remote locations Sits alongside other renewable energy resources 2 1

2 R9000 Small Wind Turbine 5kW rated turbine Generates 13.6MWh per annum at 6m/s 12m 18m tower Operation in all wind conditions On-grid & off-grid applications Low noise & low visual impact Outstanding durability Low maintenance 3 R9000 Small Wind Turbine R UK s No1 Small Wind Turbine Designed & manufactured in the UK Over 1,700 turbines installed Certification UK - first available turbine to be certified by MCS July 2010 Denmark certification received on Sept 2010 USA certification received Dec 2012 Japan certification received February 2013 Certificate Number MCS WT0039 Small Wind Turbine 4 2

3 About Evance UK & International network of resellers / installers 50% of UK small wind market (1.5-15kW) 2012 Export sales currently at 20% of total Export sales expected to grow to 50% in next 5 years 5 Small Wind in the UK What happened in the UK? kW capacity turbines April 2010 introduction of Feed-in Tariff No machines deployed Note: RenewableUK report 6 3

4 Japan - Renewable Energy Increase renewable energy reduce nuclear power & fossil fuel use Renewables currently under 1% of energy mix Introduced Feed-in Tariff to support small wind maximising at <20kW Evance in Japan Evance R9000 first overseas small wind turbine to received certification 7 Japanese Incentive Feed-in Tariff (FiT) for renewable energy introduced 1 st July JPY (34.2p)/KWh for wind turbines under 20kW 20 years duration Export only tariff Number of certified & eligible machines - 5 Number of non-japanese certified machines -2 Number of deployed machines - under

5 Addressing the Japanese Market Evance partnered early with Japanese company Experienced in wind Bidirectional/close relationship Sales, engineering, support Signed co-operation agreement January 2012 Product certification Received early 20 th February 2013 (second product) Less than 8 months after FiT introduction Invest in the market Developed local language material Attended trade shows Understand local needs Japanese specific product requirements - tower height 9 Challenges of the Japanese Market Grid connections Still no JET standard for small wind Wildly varying grid conditions Currently need to negotiate individually for each installation Certification of turbine Local supply requirements Local standards Building & permitting standards All can be helped with a competent & well connected local partner

6 Timelines in Japanese Market Patience is needed! Initial visits & shows, investigate market & partners Mid 2011 Deal signed with Zephyr Corporation January 2012 FiT announced July 2012 R9000 turbine certification February 2013 Initial sales of off-grid systems September 2013 Grid connect approval expected July Community Energy Solutions Orkney Islands 20 inhabited islands Population 21,000 Over 500 small wind turbines installed Total incentive (FiT plus electricity) = 40p/kWh Isle of Muck, West Coast of Scotland Population 38 Diesel generator, power available 10 hours per day Six small wind turbines & 30kW solar = round the clock electricity

7 Scottish Water Small wind turbines help reduce costs of operating water treatment works 13 The Small Wind Industry Our Experiences in Japan Kevin Parslow, CEO Evance Wind Turbines Ltd 12 th December