DENMARK - WIND POWER HUB PROFILE OF THE DANISH WIND INDUSTRY

DENMARK - WIND POWER HUB PROFILE OF THE DANISH WIND INDUSTRY

2 Photo: KeenPress Rosenørns Allé 9, 5. DK-1970 Frederiksberg C p+45 3373 0330 f+45 3373 0333 www.windpower.org danish@windpower.org Editor in chief Jan Hylleberg, jh@windpower.org Editor Rune Birk Nielsen, rbn@windpower.org Editorial staff Anders Mika Dalegaard Anja Pedersen Jakob Lau Holst Karina Lindvig Kristian Teilmann Frederiksen Maj Held Sallingboe Sune Strøm Design and print Ehrhorn Hummerston Photos page 4 and 5 Jacob Nielsen Reimar Juul Photos Cover Vestas Wind Systems A/S Siemens Wind Power A/S Vestas Wind Systems A/S Jacob Nielsen

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 Team Up With the Best! 5 The Global Hot Spot for Wind Power Activities 6 Unique Supply Chain 10 Large Scale Wind Leads to Innovative Grid Solutions 14 First Mover in Offshore Wind Energy 18 Unique Network 20 Denmark Knows How! 26 Test and Demonstration is Crucial 30 Contact Information

4 TEAM UP WITH THE BEST! TEAM UP WITH THE BEST! Denmark is the first country in the world to pursue a climate plan for how to build an energy system that is independent of fossil fuels. Wind power already accounts for more than 20% of the total power consumption in Denmark. No other country has integrated so much wind power in its energy system. It is widely agreed that wind power will become the backbone of Denmark s future electricity supply. The Danish Wind Industry Association (DWIA) has defined a target that, by 2020, wind power should account for 50% of our electricity consumption. This target will drive developments in the wind industry throughout the supply chain so that Denmark, also going forward, will set high technological standards in terms of developing wind technology and the energy system of the future. 30 years of experience The strong Danish capabilities date back from the time when Denmark pioneered the industry. We have more than 30 years experience in developing and installing innovative and energy-efficient wind turbines onshore and 20 years experience offshore. Over the years, the industry has grown big and strong, becoming a positive contributor to the general Danish economy. The wind industry currently employs more than 25,000 people, and wind technology accounts for 8.5% of Denmark s total exports. We are proud of those numbers. The future also looks quite bright, and we expect to see a massive expansion of wind power, especially in the markets near Denmark such as Germany, the UK and the Netherlands. Skills doing a difference Much of the national and global success is the result of the special skills available throughout the supply chain in Denmark. Many Danish enterprises have developed unique technology solutions that are in demand worldwide. A modern wind turbine consists of many components and ITbased operating systems and access to state-of-the-art test facilities are essential for companies to continue to develop the best components and system solutions. Both politically and in the industry, premium test and demonstration facilities are on top of the agenda and we constantly seek to optimise these conditions. This leaflet describes a number of the competences offered by the Danish sector, competences that combined create a unique wind power hub. We at DWIA believe that businesses can only grow stronger by benchmarking against the best of their peers. As a result, your business will be teamed up with the best players of the industry at DWIA. Representing 30 years experience in handling political interests, building networks and generating know-how, we are the natural liaison between all the wind power stakeholders of the supply chain. DWIA welcomes future collaborative partners of the sustainable energy market! Jan Hylleberg, CEO, Danish Wind Industry Association

THE GLOBAL HOT SPOT FOR WIND POWER ACTIVITIES 5 THE GLOBAL HOT SPOT FOR WIND POWER ACTIVITIES Global companies such as Vestas Wind Systems, Siemens Wind Power, Suzlon, LM Wind Power, ABB and Envision Energy have placed central parts of their research and development operations in Denmark. Their decision to do so reflects Denmark s position as a global leader in wind energy and as one of the best places in which to place activities in the wind industry. This is quite simply where the wind industries of the future are created. The available skills, the open network and the flexible and innovative labour force make Denmark an advantageous location in which to develop wind turbine businesses. This applies to the development of markets, supply chain management and the development of specific technologies and products. To this we can add the combination of political focus on sustainable energy, a highly educated and specialised labour force and the launch of new test facilities, which in turn make it attractive to establish development and test operations in Denmark. As the government s official service organisation for foreign businesses, Invest in Denmark welcomes international businesses to Denmark. We provide advice on business matters, clusters and competencies, arrange fact-finding missions and facilitate networks both before, during and after setting up operations. In short, we measure our success in terms of how well we contribute to the success of the foreign businesses. We do so because the new businesses in Denmark in the wind cluster help to create energy and synergies that will benefit businesses as well as the global community. Ole Frijs Madsen, Director, Invest in Denmark

6 UNIQUE SUPPLY CHAIN UNIQUE SUPPLY CHAIN Denmark has already set the standard for harnessing wind and intends to do the same again by utilising the capabilities available in the unique Danish supply chain. The Danish wind industry builds on strong skills throughout the supply chain. These are world-class skills whether it comes to wind turbine manufacturers, power companies or components suppliers, services providers or consultants. The special position that Denmark holds in the global wind industry today has been earned through more than 30 years of experience in developing and building wind turbines, installing and integrating wind power in the energy system and moving the barriers for what is technologically feasible in the field of wind power. This position builds on the fact that Denmark has already integrated almost 25% wind power in its energy system. No other country can match this penetration rate. Based on strong synergies between the market, production and research and a long track record, Danish skills rank among the best in the world throughout the supply chain. Adding to this, a high professional standard among all supply chain players, we see that more than one in every three wind turbines in the world originates from Denmark. Denmark has a tradition of high ambitions. Even though Denmark is a world leader in wind integration, our ambitions extend further than that. The DWIA has defined a goal that, by 2020, Denmark is to be the first country with more than 50% wind in the grid. An impressive target which challenges the sector to deliver innovative solutions building on three decades of experience and performance. A strong network is the cornerstone of the industry Over the last 30 years, the Danish companies have taken a collaborative approach in their development and innovation efforts. As manufacturers demand a still higher degree of integrated solutions, or system solutions, rather than single components, the demand for collaboration has intensified. Demand for system solutions is also the reason why a growing proportion of suppliers establishes and joins formal and informal networks. Broad professional standards Over the past ten years, the number of employees in the wind industry in Denmark has climbed by 9% on average each year to an approximate number of 25,000 in Denmark alone. Approximately 46% of them are employed with manufacturers, 40% with suppliers and 14% work in other parts of the wind turbine industry. The Danish companies cover a broad range of skills, and a steadily growing proportion work within other parts of the supply chain, including research and development, process and quality management and similar functions. Because Denmark pioneered the development of wind power, the sector covers a solid base of suppliers and experts within a very small geographic area. Within a radius of only 150 km you can find companies from all levels of the supply chain. Not only in terms of the skills of the various suppliers such as consulting, transport and logistics, electronics management and composites but also relative to capabilities within onshore and offshore wind power. The compact concentration of skills can only be found here.

UNIQUE SUPPLY CHAIN Photos I First row: Hendricks Industries, Siemens Wind Power A/S I Second row: Bent Nielsen, Vestas Wind Systems A/S I Third row: KeenPress 7

8 UNIQUE SUPPLY CHAIN EMPLOYEES CLASSIFIED BY JOB TYPE 51% Production 11% Testing and development of new products 10% Process and quality assurance 10% Sales and marketing 11% Service and maintenance 7% Other The same cohesion also characterises collaboration with Danish universities. The technical universities have programmes offering wind power courses or actual advanced-level programmes where students can earn a Masters degree in wind energy. The high level of professional standards, especially in the field of engineering, helps ensure a constant inflow of new, competent employees to the industry. DWIA works closely with Danish educational institutions to coordinate an educational content that matches the needs of the industry. Through these efforts, we constantly nurture talent, allowing manufacturers and suppliers to continuously strengthen their competencies. Green jobs help to create growth in our society. The fact that cleantech is a cornerstone of the Danish social model is reflected in exports statistics. The cleantech sector accounts for more than 11% - wind approximately 8.5% - of total Danish exports. Export of wind turbines and wind turbine technology has grown more than 19% p.a. over the past ten years. Lower cost of energy Initiatives to develop and strengthen the industry as a driving capacity in Danish society already play a key role in the efforts undertaken by Danish businesses. In all parts of the supply chain, businesses consistently endeavour to develop not only turbine technology but also interaction with the energy system to reduce the cost of energy from wind. Accordingly, the goal is to make both on- and offshore wind competitive with conventional power plants. For the industry to remain frontrunners and constantly develop the best technological solutions, a broad range of test and demonstration facilities are needed. This is a focus area of DWIA and of Danish policymakers. Several test sites have been established for both prototype and pre-series testing.

UNIQUE SUPPLY CHAIN 9 Photo: Skykon A/S Did you know that Denmark is the world s best country to locate a business seen from a five year investment perspective - Economist Intelligence Unit 2008-2012 Denmark is the 2nd most business friendly climate in Europe - World Bank, Doing Business Report 2010 Denmark is the world s best country for doing business - Forbes Magazine 2010 Denmark is no. 1 in the Global entrepreneurship and development index Denmark is no. 2. in the world on worker motivation (IMD 2010) Denmark has world class knowledge in R&D in the following four clusters: Cleantech, ICT, Life Science and Maritime.

10 LARGE SCALE WIND LEADS TO INNOVATIVE GRID SOLUTIONS Photo: ABB A/S LARGE SCALE WIND LEADS TO INNOVATIVE GRID SOLUTIONS Wind power currently accounts for about 25% of total electricity generation in Denmark. With this figure, Denmark has set the standard for potential wind power integration, but progress doesn t stop there. DWIA has defined an ambitious and fully realistic target that the Danish electricity system must be able to handle a wind power penetration of 50%. Denmark already holds the world record in terms of wind power integration by up to 25% wind power of total electricity generation. A number of factors helped Denmark to achieve this position. First and foremost, there is a strong collaboration between the wind industry, the energy sector and the public authori- ties. Secondly, Denmark exchanges electricity via a network of transmission cables connected to its neighbouring countries of Norway, Sweden and Germany. This allows Denmark to buy and sell electricity in a broader market. Thirdly, the power system is also balanced using for example heating of district heating water by way of electric heater cartridges in periods with high electricity generation and low demand for

LARGE SCALE WIND LEADS TO INNOVATIVE GRID SOLUTIONS 11 Over the next ten years, the Danish power system will be capable of doubling the wind power penetration electricity. Finally, financial incentives such as negative electricity prices used to match production and consumption of electricity have played a big role in facilitating wind power penetration so far. Progress by ambitions and innovations Over the next ten years, the Danish power system will be capable of doubling wind power penetration, and this can be achieved by the wind industry and the energy sector doing more of what they do best and rolling out new solutions in the energy system. The wind penetration target of 50% will once again set the standard for the Danish energy system. Achieving this will require not only efficient wind turbines but also that over the next ten years the wind industry and the energy sector in cooperation set themselves a number of challenges in terms of integrating wind power. The 50% target is in line with the vision of 50% fluctuating renewable energy in 2020 formulated by the Danish Minister of Climate and Energy. First of all, they must address the application and enhancement of existing energy solutions e.g. investing in smart grid solutions. Secondly, new energy solutions must be developed and demonstrated, including energy storage possibilities. Furthermore, the structure of direct and indirect taxes needs to be adjusted with respect to electricity production and consumption so that electricity is not taxed excessively compared to other forms of energy, and finally we need to enhance integration with the other European electricity markets. Market integration must be enhanced, both physically and in terms of trading patterns, between the Danish/Nordic power market and the neighbouring power markets, including the UK market. The Danish Windcase Learn more about wind power integration: www.thedanishwindcase.com Photo: Energinet.dk

Photo: KeenPress Consumer and manufacturer flexibility The road to 50% wind penetration will speed up a demanddriven solutions, which will enhance consumer as well as manufacturer flexibility. In this way, electricity consumption will to a greater extent reflect the current level of production unlike today when literally we throw more coal on the fire when consumption goes up. In addition, the transmission solutions of the future must be demonstrated with special focus on the offshore grid to ensure that a large expansion and amplification of the current transmission grid will be ready after 2020. This will help ensure that the competitive Danish power production is distributed to an even larger area than the current markets in the Nordic region and Germany. During the past ten years, trading in electricity has constantly made a positive contribution to Denmark s overall trade balance. This favourable position will be enhanced by further extending transmission connections to our neighbouring countries. be the preferred way for consumers to cover their energy needs, whether for lighting, transportation, heating or industrial production. This is the right solution in terms of securing reliability of supply, environmentally compatible energy production and energy efficiency improvements. The well-functioning Danish energy system already acts as a showcase for how to incorporate large volumes of renewable energy in the energy system. DWIA pursues the ambition that the Danish and the other Nordic electricity markets in the future will play an even greater role in terms of supplying electricity from renewable sources of energy to northern and central Europe. In this context, we are pleased to report that it is already possible to integrate up to 25% wind power, and we are already starting to develop solutions for being able to penetrate 50%. Alongside the new innovative solutions, which facilitate flexible production and consumption of electricity, the existing framework for the electricity market and the tax system also need to be developed. In the future, electric power must

14 FIRST MOVER IN OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY FIRST MOVER IN OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY Being first mover in wind has also made Denmark world leader in offshore wind energy. Our future plans for optimising offshore wind farms will help us to maintain that position. In 1991, the first ever offshore wind farm was installed in Vindeby, Denmark. Vindeby was followed by a series of offshore wind farms - small by today s standard - but were nevertheless ground-breaking at the time. In 1997, the Danish Energy Agency published its Offshore Wind Turbine Action Plan. The action plan was updated in 2007 to reassess selected sites. It describes high wind areas where up to 4,600 MW can be constructed, more than enough to supply Denmark s entire domestic electricity consumption. As European electricity markets are gradually liberalised and become better interconnected, it will become increasingly attractive to harvest the offshore wind resource in Danish waters to supply electricity consumers elsewhere in Europe and to substitute fossil fuels used for transport and heating purposes. The world s largest offshore farms at the time, Horns Rev I (160 MW) and Nysted I (165 MW) were established in 2002 and 2003 respectively. The slightly bigger Horns Rev II (200 MW) and Nysted II (200 MW) were brought online in 2009 and 2010. In 2014, when Anholt (400 MW) comes online 15% of the Danish electricity supply will be based on offshore wind. The next large offshore wind farm expected in tender will be the ground-breaking Krieger s Flak project, which will be the world s first offshore wind farm with the grid connection replaced by a transmission line between two countries (Denmark and Germany). This project will showcase grid Photo: Bent Nielsen

FIRST MOVER IN OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY 15 Photos I First row: Bent Nielsen I Second row: KeenPress, KeenPress

16 FIRST MOVER IN OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY OFFSHORE WIND FARMS IN DENMARK 30 years of experience at sea Frederikshavn 2003 7 MW Rønland 2003 17 MW Horns Rev II 2009 209 MW Horns Rev I 2002 160 MW Samsø 2003 23 MW Vindeby 1991 5 MW Tunø Knob 1995 5 MW Rødsand II 2010 207 MW Sprogø 2009 21 MW Avedøre 2009 7.2 MW Nysted 2003 165 MW Middelgrunden 2000 40 MW solutions needed to enable energy consumers in the several countries surrounding the North Sea to tap into the vast energy resources of offshore wind. 90% Danish companies have a 90% offshore share Long track record in offshore installation The global offshore turbine market has been dominated by the two Danish-based wind turbine manufacturers: Vestas Wind Systems and Siemens Wind Power, who combined account for more than 90% of accumulated offshore wind installations. Other global manufacturers are now developing machines for the offshore market - some of them establishing Danish R&D departments to be able to build on the experience accumulated in the pioneering sector. The Danish offshore industry, engineering consultants and R&D institutions have a similarly strong track record in producing and installing foundations and support structures for offshore wind farms. This is partly due to solid business relations between developers, industry and R&D institutions.

FIRST MOVER IN OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY 17 PROJECTIONS FOR TOTAL COST OF ENERGY (Danish Techology Catalogue vs. Megavind) 120 /MWh 110 100 90 80 70 60 Gas Biomass Offshore wind Coal 50 40 2010 2020 Offshore wind - MEGAVIND vison Since the mid-1990s, research has focused on offshore foundations, wave load and seabed conditions, something which has put Danish research communities at the forefront of knowledge on modern offshore support structures. This, together with the practical experience in supplying support structures to offshore wind farms constitutes a unique knowledge pool and a valuable technical data-set. Cost-cutting national R&D strategy In 2010, the Danish Megavind technology platform presented a new vision and strategy for offshore wind. The aim is to drive down the cost of energy from offshore wind farms, and for offshore wind power to become fully competitive with newly built coal-fired power by 2020. approximately 40%. And thirdly, the cost of operation and maintenance per installed MW must be reduced by about 50%. Cost reductions at this scale are also considered necessary to maintain public and political support for large-scale implementation of offshore wind in Europe and globally. Ultimately, delivering the solutions will maintain the competitive edge of the Danish players in this market. Three main achievements are needed between 2010 and 2020. Firstly, newly built offshore wind farms must be able to produce roughly 25% more electricity per installed MW. Secondly, the costs per installed MW must be reduced by

UNIQUE 18 HUB NETWORK OF HUMAN CAPITAL Overview of some of the extensive networks and collaborations you will become part of in the Danish Wind Industry Association Foreign embassies in Denmark Danish consul generals and chambers of commerce The Export Credit Fund Danish embassies globally Energinet.dk (TSO) Match-making Agencies Risø DTU Ministries HUB North Developers Aalborg University Talent Factory Component suppliers Aarhus University Counselling Copenhagen University College of Engineering Danish Wind Turbine Owner s Association MIDTVIND Engineering College of Aarhus University of Southern Denmark Copenhagen Business School Ministry of Foreign Affairs

European Wind Energy Association HUB OF HUMAN CAPITAL 19 Climate Consortium Denmark Global Wind Energy Council Fact-finding Invest in Denmark Test Centre Østerild Manufacturers Test Centre Høvsøre Materials and surfaces Energy companies TP Wind MEGAVIND Study tours CONCITO Exhibitions Conferences Logistics Service and maintenance The Alliance for Offshore Renewables Developers Municipalities and regions Danish Wind Turbine Secretariat Local Government Denmark Lindoe Offshore Renewables Center The Danish political parties

20 DENMARK KNOWS HOW! DENMARK KNOWS HOW! In Denmark, expertise, innovation and industry combine to form a strong hub for the global development of wind power. The efforts are underpinned by strong research and educational institutions that work closely together with companies to develop the solutions and talent of tomorrow. No other place in the world will you find such a strong network of research and educational institutions collaborating to be the best within the field of wind power. A labour force characterised by extensive know-how, innovation, a global outlook and flexibility, makes Denmark an attractive place to set up operations for foreign wind energy companies. In other words, Denmark is the Wind Power Hub; a global hub for production, research and education in the field of wind power with more than 25,000 people currently employed directly in the Danish wind industry. Denmark has... A highly educated work force - among the best in the world An innovative, enthusiastic and enterprising work force Extensive resources especially in new technologies such as IT and mobile telephony Flexible labour regulation framework - World top 3 Flexible rules on working hours Read more: www.investindk.com The continuing development of Denmark as a global wind power hub calls for the right human resources, and to that end DWIA and its members are dedicated to attracting and developing new talent for the industry. DWIA is also a hub for many of the industry s R&D network activities. Wind power research and education in Denmark Danish research and educational institutions are characterised by a high degree of collaboration with the wind industry. This gives companies the opportunity to utilise the latest research results, the many years of experience in training of new employees and upgrading of skills of existing employees. This collaboration helps ensure that companies benefit from the research-based knowledge and technology, and it also helps scientists and educators to gain insight into industry R&D challenges. Collaboration with Danish educational and research institutions gives companies easy access to highly-qualified labour, allowing them an update on the latest know-how and research within a broad range of topics. The educational institutions also team up with the business sector in training PhD students. For example, businesses can recruit Industrial PhD students, i.e. the future scientists capable of promoting innovation initiatives in the businesses. Most technical universities in Denmark offer wind energy courses, and a number of them offer advanced-level courses focusing exclusively on wind energy.

DENMARK KNOWS HOW! 21 DANISH RESEARCH CONSORTIUM FOR WIND ENERGY Risø DTU - National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy Institutes at the DTU Campus in Lyngby Wind resources, wind loads and climate technology Aerodynamics, aeroelasticity and aeroacoustics Structural and system dynamics Design load basis and safety Construction and materials Control and monitoring Power quality and grid connection System modulation of wind turbines and wind farms Economy, logistics and system analysis Sensors, test and measurement technique Aerodynamics, aeroelasticity and aeroacustics Wind simulation and turbulence Hydrodynamic loads, response and offshore construction safety Water-structure-seabed interaction Soil foundation interaction Material and production technology Control, monitoring and forecasts Construction safety High voltage and electrical plants Aalborg University DHI Electro-technical components, power electronics and generators High voltage and electrical plants Control systems Construction safety and operation and maintenance Construction and materials Soil foundation interaction Wave loads and water-structure-seabed interaction Production planning and logistics Hydrographical parameters (waves, currents, ice...) in coastal and sea areas Hydroelasticity, hydrodynamic loads, response and construction safety Water-structure-seabed interaction Environmental impact assessments

22 DENMARK KNOWS HOW! Photos I First row: Joachim Rode Second row: DTU/Mikkel Adsbøl, Joachim Rode Companies behind the Talent Factory 14 members of the DWIA represent the backbone of the Talent Factory A2SEA A/S ABB A/S AVN Energy A/S C.C. Jensen A/S COWI DONG Energy Grontmij Carl Bro A/S kk-electronic a/s LM Wind Power A/S Rambøll Group Siemens Wind Power A/S Suzlon Energy A/S Svendborg Brakes A/S Vestas Wind Systems A/S Talent Factory; where industry and students meet In 2006, DWIA established the Talent Factory in order to increase awareness of education and career opportunities in the wind industry among engineering students. Talent Factory aims to improve the recruitment base for businesses and attract a greater number of qualified employees to the industry. The collaboration between businesses, students and educational institutions make wind power a part of the basic curriculum for new engineers. The primary meeting point for Talent Factory participants is the website www.talentfactory.dk where the companies behind Talent Factory offer traineeships, project collaboration, company visits and guest lectures. The website is also a place for students to present themselves to the companies, so the industry can hand pick the most talented students. The Talent Factory is the first network of its kind where companies assume collective responsibility for training young engineers through direct student contact. Read more: www.talentfactory.dk

DENMARK KNOWS HOW! 23 Photo: Vestas Wind Systems A/S DWIA member companies Examples of existing collaborative relations Public research projects Bilateral research projects Summer schools Talent Factory Wind power masters degrees Industrial PhDs Supplementary training Career fairs Study project collaboration Teaching material Company visits Guest lectures Technical educational and research institutions Risø DTU University of Aalborg University of Aarhus University of Southern Denmark Engineering College of Aarhus Engineering College of Copenhagen DUWET/ HiH

24 Photos I First row: Vattenfall, Skykon A/S, DONG Energy I Second row: kk-electronic as, LM Wind Power I Third row: Siemens Wind Power A/S, LM Wind Power, KeenPress I Circle: Vestas Wind Systems A/S

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26 TEST AND DEMONSTRATION IS CRUCIAL Photo: LM Wind Power

TEST AND DEMONSTRATION IS CRUCIAL 27 TEST AND DEMONSTRATION IS CRUCIAL Technological innovation ranks high on the agenda in the Danish wind industry. As a result, the industry players must have good possibilities for testing and demonstrating innovative technology. There is a huge and constantly growing need for test sites and facilities for testing wind turbines. A number of facilities are already in place in Denmark, and more are underway. Test and demonstration facilities are very important for technology innovation and also for the industry to continue to deliver technology and components for world-class wind turbines in Denmark and abroad. DWIA is the industry s voice in communications with the authorities and universities, coordinating analyses and mapping the industry s need for facilities. DWIA maintains an overview of the development of facilities in Denmark and abroad, whilst also offering advice to the industry about wind power opportunities and development trends. New test projects are in the pipeline to complement the facilities already established in Denmark. Testing of wind turbines Wind turbines can be tested at the test station for megawatt turbines at Høvsøre. The test station can test wind turbines of up to 165 metres, and since its inauguration in 2002, it has provided the industry with important opportunities for testing new technology. Plans are underway to establish more sites for testing wind turbines. The biggest endeavour is the opening of a national test centre at Østerild, which will provide test facilities for seven prototypes of up to 250 metres. The centre is expected to open in 2012. The Danish government has launched a process to identify additional test sites both for prototypes and pre-series turbines. Sites for these will be selected during 2011. Danish National Advanced Technology Foundation The Danish National Advanced Technology Foundation offers companies and universities risktolerant investments and a framework to transform ideas into results. To apply for grants, the applicant entity must consist of collaboration between at least one public research institution and a private business. The Advanced Technology Foundation offers: Financial support for advanced technology initiatives that bridge companies and public research institutions Advanced technology platforms acting as a stepping stone to future commercial activities Advanced technology projects contributing to the development of next-generation technology Read more: www.hoejteknologifonden.dk/en

28 TEST AND DEMONSTRATION IS CRUCIAL Energy Technological Development and Demonstration Programme The Energy Technological Development and Demonstration Programme promotes new energy technology that reduces CO 2 emissions, increases reliability of supply and utilises Denmark s commercial potential in the energy area. The programme aims to meet the energy policy goals for: Reliability of supply Protection of the global climate and a cleaner environment Cost efficiency Read more: www.ens.dk/en-us The programme offers: Subsidies for projects encompassing development and/or demonstration of new and effective energy technologies Subsidies for research projects directly preparing and supporting demonstration Subsidies for the development of public-private partnerships concerning new energy technologies Subsidies for international collaboration Subsidies for distribution of energy technology project results Blade testing In Aalborg, the Blade Test Centre A/S (BLAEST) houses facilities for testing three blades at a time, all up to 60 metres. BLAEST also has a test centre facility near Viborg where three blades can be tested at a time. The current limitation is the building which will be extended as the need arises. The facility can then test blades of up to 85 metres. BLAEST performs activities like stiffness, fatigue and static tests as well as model analysis and thermo-graphic investigations. Lightning tests Testing Lab Denmark ApS is located in central Jutland, but thanks to the mobility designed into all test equipment, testing can also take place outside the facility at outdoor test fields or at customer premises if transportation of the test samples is inconvenient. The test equipment delivers impulse currents up to 250,000 Ampere and impulse voltages up to 2,000,000 Volt and is designed to meet all requirements of the new IEC standard IEC 61400-24. Development of offshore technology In 2009, a number of the largest players in offshore wind opened a new knowledge centre: the Lindoe Offshore Renewables Center. Together with other players, the centre has established the Lindoe Welding Center. Lindoe Welding Center aims, among other things, to introduce fibre laser welding for the manufacturers of wind turbine towers and foundations. Work is also underway to design a test bench for testing nacelles. The ambition is to have a capacity to test components and nacelles of up to 10 MW. The test bench is designed in collaboration with Risø DTU and a number of the large companies behind Lindoe Offshore Renewables Center. Danish companies currently have several options for testing and demonstrating the latest technology, and testing and demonstration is a key factor in the national wind power initiative. There is no doubt that the position as the world s Wind Power Hub can be retained precisely through technology innovation and by demonstrating that the solutions of the future are found in the cluster of Danish skills.

TEST AND DEMONSTRATION IS CRUCIAL 29 Photo: KeenPress Green Labs DK New test projects are in the pipeline to complement the facilities already established Green Labs DK is a public subsidy scheme with the overall objective of ensuring development and demonstration of new climate technologies that partly support the energy policy goals of Gaining independence from fossil fuels Achieving a better climate/cleaner environment Achieving cost efficiency Ensuring reliability of supply The programme also offers subsidies for a small number of green labs in which businesses can test and demonstrate new green technologies under realistic circumstances. The test facilities must be designed to international standards and be able to attract Danish and international development and demonstration activities. Read more: www.ens.dk/en-us

30 CONTACT INFORMATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS DWIA Chairman Peter C. Brun Senior Vice President Governmental Relations Vestas Wind Systems A/S Deputy chairman Henning Kruse Manager, International Relations Siemens Wind Power A/S Deputy chairman Mads-Ole Astrupgaard CEO Fritz Schur Technical Group A/S Anders V. Rebsdorf Director Envision Global Innovation Center Arne Rahbek Head of Press Vattenfall Vindkraft A/S Bruno Lund Pedersen Head of Industry Affairs Danfoss Power Electronics A/S Claus Madsen Managing director ABB A/S Flemming Reinholdt Vice President Sales Suzlon Energy A/S Frank Virenfeldt Nielsen Chief Technology Officer LM Wind Power A/S Henning Pedersen Office Manager Gamesa Wind Engineering ApS Henrik Jensen Director Balluff ApS Kaj Lindvig CSO A2SEA A/S Niels Brix Vice President, Commercial & External Affairs Skykon A/S Steffen Busk Jespersen Managing director AH Industries A/S Thomas Dalsgaard Vice President DONG Energy Power Tommy Gundelund Jespersen Managing director kk-electronic a/s Photo: Bent Nielsen Not present in the photo: Niels Brix, Vice President, Commercial & External Affairs, Skykon A/S and Steffen Busk Jespersen, Managing director, AH Industries A/S

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