NINGO-PRAMPRAM COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENT WIND FARM «AYITEPA» Prampram, 6 th February 2015

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1 NINGO-PRAMPRAM COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENT WIND FARM «AYITEPA» Prampram, 6 th February 2015

2 1. INTRODUCTION

3 NEK GROUP AG INTRODUCTION Dr. Christoph Kapp CEO and founder NEK Group AG NEK Umwelttechnik AG NEK (Ghana) Ltd. Upwind International AG Upwind Ayitepa Ltd.

4 1. INTRODUCTION ABOUT US NEK Umwelttechnik AG, Switzerland Swiss engineering company Established in 1989 Specialized in wind energy project development, geothermal energy, heating, ventilation and cooling techniques Worldwide active (Spain, Romania, UK, Canada, Brazil) Atlantic International Holding Company Ltd, Ghana Supplier of power transmission and distribution equipment to Ghana s main electrical networks, incl. GRIDCo, VRA and ECG Also active in computer-, climate control- and office furniture sector Upwind Ayitepa Ltd. Ghana NEK Ghana and NEK Switzerland establish Upwind Ayitepa Ltd. This company is specially for the Wind Park Ayitepa and serves as a legal vessel for the project development Upwind Ayitepa will also be the operator company of the wind farm. Mainstream Renewable Power Ltd., Ireland Specialist in project development, finance, construction and operation of large-scale renewable energy plants Large experience with 334 MW construction or operation and over MW in development First wind measurements and site screening in Ghana NEK detects potential for a wind park in Ghana NEK partners with Atlantic in order to establish NEK (Ghana) Ltd. Efforts to realize Ghana s first wind park are enhanced Further enhancement of project realization NEK partners with MRP, in order to bring the project to financial close MRP will then construct and operate the wind farm in the name of Upwind Ayitepa Ltd.

5 1. INTRODUCTION ABOUT US NEK Umwelttechnik AG Wind Farm La Victoria, 24 MW, Spain Wind Farm Mihai Viteazu I-IV, 80 MW, Romania Wind Farm Jeffreys Bay, 138 MW, South Africa Wind Farm Knockaneden, 9 MW, Ireland Solar Farm Droogfontein 50 MW, South Africa

6 1. INTRODUCTION PURPOSE OF THIS EVENT Get to know the developers of the project Explain what wind energy is Understand the national importance of this project is resolving the current energy crisis Are informed about the project s progress and outcomes Realise the benefits and limitations this project can bring to communities Identify community needs

7 1. WIND ENERGY THE WAY IT WORKS

8 1. WIND ENERGY THE WAY IT WORKS Wind turbines, like aircraft propeller blades, turn in the moving air and power an electric generator that supplies electricity. Simply stated, a wind turbine is the opposite of a fan. Instead of using electricity to make wind, like a fan, wind turbines use wind to make electricity. The wind turns the blades, which spin a shaft, which connects to a generator and makes electricity.

9 1. WIND ENERGY COMPONENTS Rotor Blades Lengths: up to 65 m (215 ft.) Weight: 9 14 t per blade Nacelle Contains mechanical and electronic components such as gearbox, generator, mechanical rotor brake and others Tower Height: up to 140 m (460 ft.) Shape: cylindrical and at the top conical

10 1. WIND ENERGY WORLD WIDE Wind energy sector has been growing fast in recent years With the world wide installed wind energy capacity, one could cover Ghana s electricity consumption more than 150 times There are more than wind turbines spinning around the world The biggest wind energy producers are China, USA and Germany Source: GWEC Global Wind 2013 Report

11 1. WIND ENERGY IN AFRICA Source: GWEC Global Wind 2013 Report

12 2. THE WIND FARM AYITEPA

13 2. WIND FARM AYITEPA TURBINES 3MW x MW Wind Farm Ayitepa

14 2. WIND FARM AYITEPA PROJECT LOCATION

15 2. WIND FARM AYITEPA VISUALIZATION BEFORE AFTER Turbine model used: Enercon E MW (hub height: 135 m)

16 2. WIND FARM AYITEPA VISUALIZATION BEFORE AFTER Turbine model used: Vestas V MW (hub height: 137 m)

17 2. WIND FARM AYITEPA VISUALIZATION BEFORE AFTER Turbine model used: Siemens SWT MW (hub height: m)

18 2. WIND FARM AYITEPA VISUALIZATION BEFORE AFTER Turbine model used: Enercon E MW (hub height: 135 m)

19 2. WIND FARM AYITEPA CONSTRUCTION August 2015 October 2016 Road Works Foundation Excavation Substation Turbine Installation Cabling Commissioning

20 2. WIND FARM AYITEPA ROAD CONSTRUCTION

21 2. WIND FARM AYITEPA FOUNDATION Turbine Base Foundation

22 2. WIND FARM AYITEPA SUBSTATION

23 2. WIND FARM AYITEPA TURBINE INSTALLATION

24 MAINSTREAM INTRODUCTION Chris Matthews Head of new business, Mainstream Renewable Power

25 The world is undergoing a onceoff transition to sustainability Mainstream is leading the transition from fossil fuels by supplying products that meet industry s needs: Cheaper electricity than market in many regions We transact through electricity sales so the mine need not invest Stable pricing mechanism - we use free fuel, so there are no price shocks

26 Company Overview , Experienced Staff Continents MW in development MW in operation MW In construction or reaching financial close in 2015

27 Our Values

28 Where we are. and now, with our partners NEK and Upwind in Ghana

29 Our In-house expertise _GIS Mapping _Energy Analysis _Power Transmission _Environmental Management _Health and Safety _Planning and Consents _Construction Management _Civil Engineering _Corporate Finance _Procurement and Contracts _Power Sales _Operations & Maintenance

30 Business model Understand customer needs/ objectives Identify projects meeting customer requirements Deliver projects in line with customer objectives We sell a long term power purchase agreement, at a price which makes sense Our fuels are free, so there is no price volatility Repeat business with customers such as Ikea demonstrate this in action

31 MAINSTREAM INTRODUCTION Liam Leahy Development Manager, Mainstream Renewable Power, Africa

32 MAINSTREAM INTRODUCTION Who am I? Liam Leahy Development Manager Africa Where am I from? Croughlahan, Co. Limerick, Ireland Where do I live? Cape Town, South Africa

33 3. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS AND MANAGEMENT

34 3. ESI MANAGEMENT Which impacts do you expect? resettlement? noise? health impacts? underground cables? impact on agriculture? livestock? shadow flicker? compensation for yield losses? loss of land?

35 3. ESI MANAGEMENT NOISE MANAGEMENT Wind turbines create 2 kind of noise: Aerodynamic roar of the rotor blades Mechanical noise of the generator In a distance of 500m, a wind turbine is not louder than for example a fridge Apart from that, detailed noise modelling is done. This ensures that no house receives more than 40dB (cf. EPA permit)

36 3. ESI MANAGEMENT SHADOW FLICKER When sun is shining, the turning blades throw moving shadows on the ground This can be annoying if happens too often. In a distance of 500 m no significant impact expected Shadow-flicker modeling shows that no house is significantly affected (cf. EPA permit)

37 3. ESI MANAGEMENT CABLES Underground cables generally running parallel to the roads Cables are surrounded by a protective coat and warning strips Cables are in a depth of meters Cable layout will be mapped so people can know where they are Source: Source: ABB, Mainstram RP

38 3. ESI MANAGEMENT AGRICULTURE Farming and wind energy go along very well The space occupied by the turbines is minimal Farming can be done all around the turbines, except on the maintenance platform, roads and other wind farm structures There is no negative impact of wind energy on farming, neither on crops nor on animals Because of improved access with new and upgraded roads, agriculture will benefit from the project

39 3. ESI MANAGEMENT AGRICULTURE Farming and wind energy go along very well The space occupied by the turbines is minimal The space between the turbines is large (several hundred meters) Farming can be done all around the turbines, except on the maintenance platform, roads and other wind farm structures There is no negative impact of wind energy on farming, neither on crops nor on animals 0 m 500 m

40 3. ESI MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION The land will be legally correctly leased from the beneficial owners Yield losses happening during construction will be compensated For farming land loss due to new structures (roads, foundation asf.) affected farmer will be compensated The compensation will be in such a way, that the farmer will be in a better position afterwards

41 3. ESI MANAGEMENT HEALTH IMPACTS Minimal emmissions Carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particular matter, mercury, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons asf. No emissions from fuel combustion No pollutants are emitted No negative health impacts of wind energy Other energy sources like coal, oil or gas emit dangerous pollutants, which can cause respiratory disease and others

42 4. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

43 4. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Consultation is a two-way process of dialogue between the project company and its stakeholders Initiating and sustaining constructive external relationships over time Good Neighbour Policy Community Engagement Plan Source: Mainstream Renewable Power Ltd.

44 4. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT The following slides are based on Mainstream s approach to community engagement in South Africa As this is the first project to be developed by Mainstream in Ghana, it will be necessary to agree an approach to community engagement which best fits local communities in Ghana In order to identify the benefits that would be the most appropriate for communities local to the project site, consultation with local stakeholders and communities would be necessary. This would then be followed by agreeing the community benefits to be taken forward by the project Source: Mainstream Renewable Power Ltd.

45 4. COMMUNITY BENEFITS Benefits including enterprise and socio-economic development that promotes access to the economy for local people and procurement & employment opportunities that plough financial resources into the local area. Procurement and Employment Direct employment due to the construction and operation of the wind farm as well as indirect jobs created or sustained at local manufacturers and suppliers through the wind farm and its contractor s procurement of goods and services from the local community Community Projects Socio-economic development initiatives promoting access to the economy for all people as well has assisting and accelerating the sustainability of local enterprises Source: Mainstream Renewable Power Ltd.

46 4. COMMUNITY BENEFITS JOB CREATION The project creates jobs for professionals, skilled as well as unskilled laborers at the construction and operation stage Typical Jobs are: site clearers, construction workers, truck drivers, electrical and construction engineers, plant operators, watchmen, security guards and others Further, indirect jobs are created or sustained at local manufacturers and suppliers through the wind farm and its contractor s procurement of goods and services from the local community Source: Wind Power Monthly, Siemens, windpowerengineering.com, Photoreflect

47 Job Numbers 4. COMMUNITY BENEFITS JOB CREATION Construction Job numbers as seen on Jeffreys bay wind farm (138 MW), South Africa (similar scale and nature of site location) RSA Citizen RSA Black Citizen Job Numbers RSA Skilled Black Citizen Local Community Jobs Q Q Q Q Q Q Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm Employment Figures Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Quarter 5 Quarter 6 Quarter Health and Safety Officers Civil Back Office Roads Foremen and Surveyors Civil Surveyor Assistant Laboratory Technician and Assistant Store men and Slingers Civil s skilled and unskilled labours Civil Foremen and Engineers Turbine Site Management Turbine Installation Source: Mainstream Renewable Power Ltd.

48 4. COMMUNITY BENEFITS JOB CREATION Operational phase for 25 years For a wind farm of this scale it is anticipated that 31 people will be employed directly per month over the operational phase Activity Job Number Wind Turbine Site Manager 1 Wind Turbine Technicians Full Time 8 Wind Turbine Technicians Temporary (Full Time Equivalent) 3 Stores Manager 1 Site Management 2 Site Mgt Assistant 2 Cleaner 1 Security Supervisor 1 Security Staff 12 Total 31 Source: Mainstream Renewable Power Ltd.

49 4. COMMUNITY BENEFITS IMPROVED ROADS For construction and maintenance work of the wind parks, large vehicles need to be able to access the sites Therefore, existing roads will be improved and new roads will be built These roads can also be used by the communities around the wind park

50 5. COMMUNITY BENEFITS PROJECTS MRP Project Community Project Description Noupoort wind farm Local Community Computer Centre The computer centre will supply IT training opportunities to the local schools and communities. Provided under the project were up to 5 complete PCs, a screen and projector, a printer, 10 webcams and 12 months 3G internet access. Loeriesfontein wind farm Women s Vegetable Tunnel Farming Project Supported by the NGO Surplus Peoples Project, a group of 15 women set up a company to grow fresh vegetables at a lower cost to provide local communities with an increased nutritional diet. Mainstream sponsored the project by installing pumps, solar PV panels (to run the pumps) and an irrigation system. Loeriesfontein wind farm High School Computer Project Due to limited resources and funding for the school, Mainstream sponsored a computer, whiteboard, projector and internet access for 4 class rooms (specifically for use by Grade 11 and 12 learners). Additionally a computer and high quality printer was provided for the administration section. Source: Mainstream Renewable Power Ltd.

51 5. COMMUNITY BENEFITS PROJECTS MRP Project Community Project Description Jeffreys Bay wind farm Jeffreys Bay wind farm Jeffreys Bay wind farm Renewable Energy & Science Education Programme Jbay Recycling Project KwaNomzamo Home Community Based Care project Jeffreys Bay wind sponsored a programme of education on renewable energy and science to local high schools (Grade 9-11) where the specific objectives were: education and awareness around wind energy encouraging an interest in the sciences and renewable energy career fields exposing learners to scientific experimentation and understanding broader renewable energy sources educating learners about climate change and its implications for South Africa The Jeffreys Recycling Project, a community programme situated in Pellsrus, aims to educate children to save, reuse and recycle and be more aware of their environment by providing a financial incentive to recycle. Items such as sports equipment, including balls, bats, skateboards and art supplies, which are not usually available due to the Project s limited budget, can now be purchased by the local children with the funds earned from recyclable goods. The KwaNomzamo Home Community Based Care project in Jeffreys Bay received a donation from Jeffrey s Bay Wind Farm including 12 wheel chairs. The project provides care to people infected with HIV/AIDS in their homes. Care and support is also offered to Orphaned and Vulnerable Children, which includes child-headed households. Part of the donation will be used for the purchasing of equipment and the provision of food parcels and cooking for children living in Child headed households. Source: Mainstream Renewable Power Ltd.

52 5. COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER We will employ a Community Liaison Officer Local presence representing the project Responsibilities: Leading the Community Engagement Programme through consultation with local communities and stakeholders Identifying Community needs to develop community projects Administrating Livelihood Restoration Plan involving the creation of a Grievance Mechanism In-depth understanding of the Socio-Economic needs of the region. In-depth research and identification of key partners and stakeholders. Building strong relationships with all relevant local partners/stakeholders/ authorities/ communities/ businesses/ local government and local media. Communicate significant construction operations and progress to the local community and stakeholders Source: Mainstream Renewable Power Ltd.

53 CONTACTS NEK (Ghana) Ltd. Water Road Kanda Highway Extension P. O. Box KA Accra Ghana Tel: Fax: NEK Umwelttechnik AG Clausiusstrasse Zurich Switzerland Tel: Fax: Mainstream Renewable Power Ltd. Top Floor, Arena House, Arena Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18 Ireland Tel: Fax: