WIND AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

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1 WIND AND RENEWABLE ENERGY Integrating Wind and Hybrid Generation for Energy Security SA Cities Network Spier 14 May 2008

2 Bulk generation technologies Challenge is to think creatively and develop new partnerships 1. Wind is relatively quick and easy to deploy 2. Options for bulk renewable and clean energy projects - wind, wave, solar, bio-energy provide reliable power, save resources and defer capital costs 3. BUT. 1. Over come the technical challenges such as intermittency fear 2. PPA and credit ratings of Municipalities 3. New MW scale storage options 4. Solution integrated utilities that deliver across multiple technologies

3 Wind Energy Resources in Africa The African Development Bank completed an assessment arguing that wind energy harvesting in Africa shows high potential South Africa is highlighted as the premier location for wind energy development alongside Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Cape Verde

4 Wind Energy Resources Nationally National wind monitoring and preliminary assessment conducted by the SA Wind Energy Programme (UNDP/DBSA/GEF/DME) suggests substantial resources to be harvested in the greater East London area

5 Wind Energy a powerful under-utilised resource Get to grips with what we really have..at local level

6 Wind Energy Converter Technology worldwide Wind Energy Converters are a mature technology deployed across Europe, USA, India, Africa, China rapidly growing market Maturity 1. technology is proven worldwide MW installed world wide 3. industry growing at 23 % p.a 4. early turbines 120kW now turbines of 4,5MW 5. gearless turbines entering the market Reliability 1. high level of reliability internationally 2. availability of up to 98% (Zafarana, Egypt) with high efficiencies in good wind regimes 3. full automation with remote access diagnostics and control on each turbine 4. turbines show high dependability in a range of circumstances 5. auto-shutdown to prevent fatal failures safety features 1. Germany: 14,609 MW 2. U.S.: 6374 MW 3. Spain: 6202 MW 4. Denmark: 3110 MW 5. India: 2110 MW Source: AWEA s Global Market Report

7 Benefits to the Municipality Wind energy, complemented by other energy technologies, will provide a number of benefits to a Municipality Developing a large scale wind energy project at a size that is manageable 1. The project will demonstrate leadership and service delivery through implementation 2. Support city clean energy vision leadership, innovation, foresight 3. Diversifying the mix - energy security 4. Leader in South Africa in implementing commercial scale renewable energy projects 5. Development and training of graduate engineers through exchange & internship programme 6. Establishment of local O&M capability job creation, investment 7. Foundations for a longer term RE industry phased in manufacture & assembly of turbines possible

8 Structuring Options Independent Power Producer 35 MW Wind Farm CDM Financing / Carbon Credits Government support: DME subsidy, depreciation structuring, import duty waivers, free basic electricity grants, etc Co-ops and citizens Development Financiers IDC/DBSA Munic 10%? Wind Energy / RE IPP 90% Private equity Investors e.g operators Munic can contract for energy supply & sign Power Purchase Agreement Can decide to own the plant and engage in a PPP with the development group Genesis Eco- Energy Utility company

9 Contact Details Genesis Eco-Energy Davin Chown: Mobile:(083) , Landline: (021) Leila Mahomed: Mobile:(083) Web Postal PO Box 363 Newlands, Cape Town, 7725