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WindEnergy e-News October 2004

October 20, 2004 Topics in this issue: Keeping up our successful strategy Trade Fair Survey shows that 97% of exhibitors reached their most important discussion partners and target groups Industry gives positive assessment of second WindEnergy: "The WindEnergy Hamburg has established itself as the world wind energy fair" WindEnergy Study becomes a relevant market indicator 51 companies used the WindPower Technology Transfer Center in the framework of WindEnergy 2004 The New Fair is coming! Schleswig-Holstein: installation of the world's first 5-megawatt turbine finished Current industry study: "Wind Energy – Assessment of International Markets” Germany: Ruling by Federal Administrative Court with narrow definition of the term "Wind Farm" Register now WindEnergy 2006 in Hamburg from 16 to 19 May 2006 Feedback wanted! Contact the WindEnergy fair team ------------------------------------------------------------------- Keeping up our successful strategy Familiar faces: Heiko Heiden, on the right, (WindEnergy Project Manager) with Heinz Otto, Board Member for Hamburg of the BWE (German Wind Energy Association, Bundesverband Windenergie e.V.), at the NORD ELEKTRO Trade Fair for Electrical, IT and Lighting Engineering, which was held recently at the Hamburg Fair site. The BWE had an impressive stand in Hall 8. The general heading of this fair, featuring a very wide range of innovations, was SOLAR+. Industry demand for a leading international wind energy fair continues to be strong, like the worldwide growth market in wind energy. This year's figures for exhibitors and visitors confirm that the direction of the WindEnergy is in line with industry’s requirements. That enables us to attract a significantly higher proportion of international visitors and exhibitors at the second WindEnergy, held in May 2004. In total, there were more than 10 000 trade visitors again, with nearly 30% of these from abroad (40% up on the first event in 2002). There were more than 330 companies from 18 nations, presenting their innovations and new services in all areas of wind energy; the percentage of exhibitors from abroad was doubled. We will therefore maintain this strategy, and will continue to hold this event on a two-yearly basis, inviting the international wind energy industry to Hamburg in the spring of every second year. Our goals for 2006 are clear – still more international character, and more trade visitors. There will be numerous marketing and PR activities already starting next year. And we will continue with the WindEnergy Study, which has gained a reputation for reliability in the industry and is often quoted. We will keep you up to date regularly via the e-news, and via our website - now under www.windenergy.de. I look forward to another successful WindEnergy from 16 to 19 May 2006. I hope you will be with us – let us go for growth together. Heiko Heiden WindEnergy Project Manager ----------------------------------------------------------- Trade Fair Survey shows that 97% of exhibitors reached their most important discussion partners and target groups International character and high quality of contacts – that is the key result of the comprehensive fair survey on WindEnergy 2004. The percentage of trade visitors at the 2004 fair (the second in the series) was 93%. These included mainly independent entrepreneurs, shareholders, officials and civil servants. The significant increase in the international nature of the event was apparent both among exhibitors and among visitors – following the 2002 figure of 57 foreign exhibitors, the second WindEnergy was up to as many as 129 international companies (out of a total of 333 exhibitors in 2004). One trade visitor in three was from abroad (18% in 2002). Read the details... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Industry gives positive assessment of second WindEnergy: "The WindEnergy Hamburg has established itself as the world wind energy fair" Not only the figures for exhibitors and visitors show positive results from the second WindEnergy – International Trade Fair. Participation at the fair was also worthwhile for industry. A large number of companies have already announced that they will be there again in 2006. Some statements from industry representatives given during the WindEnergy 2004 are shown here. ------------------------------------------------------------ WindEnergy Study 2004 becomes a relevant market indicator The second WindEnergy Study 2004, published by Hamburg Messe in March 2004, has met with a high level of acceptance both with the media and with companies in the industry. It has been requested in print format by 25 press representatives, e.g. Financial Times Deutschland, Focus Magazine and Handelsblatt. And press inquiries are still being received regularly. More than 40 inquiries were received from companies and institutions from Germany and abroad. The press text and diagrams with the essential charts can also be downloaded via the Internet. One of the reasons for the great interest in the second WindEnergy Study is the high quality of the market forecast presented in 2002. Read more... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51 companies used the WindPower Technology Transfer Center in the framework of WindEnergy 2004 51 companies met for structured exchange of know-how at the WindEnergy 2004 The WindEnergy 2004 featured the "WindPower TTC" (Technology Transfer Centre) for the first time – this is an arrangement specifically designed for internationally operating, export-oriented companies and for scientific and other institutions in the field of wind energy. 47 technology profiles were received during the four-month preparation period. In total, there were 51 companies participating from 16 countries. Some 120 bilateral meetings were arranged at the Fair in Hamburg. Read more... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The New Fair is coming! All around the Hamburg Fair site, building activities are moving full speed ahead. Work has started on schedule for construction of the New Fair, following the laying of the foundation stone in June this year. The first hall will be available, in accordance with planning, for the INTERNORGA international trade fair in March 2005. The expansion and modernisation will have been completed by 2008. This means Hamburg will have one of the most modern fair sites in the world, with 84,000 square metres of space (previously 64,000 square metres). "The standards of our clients in terms of comfort, efficient logistics and service have risen continuously in recent years,” says Dietmar Aulich, Managing Director of HMC. "This new construction project enables us to maintain our competitiveness, and prepares us for the future. We are creating new jobs, and laying solid foundations for growth of the Hamburg Fair, for the benefit of a growing city.” For information on the "New Fair” with facts and figures on construction, time schedules, photos and press information, visit the website: www.new-hamburg-trade-fair.com ------------------------------------------------------------- Schleswig-Holstein: installation of the world's first 5-megawatt turbine finished A milestone in the development of wind energy is now up and running in Brunsbüttel, Schleswig-Holstein. Here, right next to the existing nuclear power station, the world's largest wind turbine has been erected, with a rating of 5 megawatts and a rotor diameter of 126 metres – a turbine type that is subsequently intended for offshore operation. The 5M from REpower is fitted with rotor blades from the Danish manufacturer LM Glasfiber. The two companies presented this ambitious project in spring, at the WindEnergy 2004. The project coordinator is REpower Systems AG, Hamburg. The following companies are involved in this European project "5MW Innovative Wind Turbine Suitable for on Land and Offshore Installations": LM Glasfiber A/S, DK Centre for Renewable Energy Sources (CRES), GR Offshore Wind Technologie GmbH (OWT), D Funding for development of this system is provided by Schleswig-Holstein and by the European Union. The foundations of the system were completed in July 2004. Construction of the crane started at the beginning of August, and finally, on 11 August, REpower announced completion of the machine test in Kiel. The nacelle panels were mounted there, before the system was shipped to Brunsbüttel. To follow the activities in Brunsbüttel live, visit the website www.repower5m.de. ------------------------------------------------------------- Current industry study: "Wind Energy – Assessment of International Markets” The industry study on "Wind Energy” of the HSH Nordbank, Hamburg, was published in July, focusing on assessment of the international markets. It gives the latest facts and figures on the wind markets in Europe, including the new accession countries to the EU, and on wind markets outside Europe such as the USA, China, India and Japan. Read more... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Germany: Ruling by Federal Administrative Court with narrow definition of the term "Wind Farm" The ruling handed down by the Federal Administrative Court on 30 June 2004 is very important for operators and project developers of wind farms with three or more turbines. It redefines the term "wind farm": A "wind farm" within the meaning of clause 1.6 of Annex 1 to the Environmental Impact Assessment At (UVPG) and of clause 1.6 of the Annex to the 4th Federal Emissions Act (BImSchV) comprises three or more wind turbines, physically arranged in such a way that their areas of operation overlap or at least have contact with one another. As soon as the threshold of three turbines for a "wind farm" is reached or exceeded, an approval procedure in accordance with emission protection legislation is required, regardless how many operators are involved. Read about the background... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Register now: WindEnergy 2006 in Hamburg from 16 to 19 May 2006 The next WindEnergy - International Trade Fair will be held in Hamburg from 16 to 19 May 2006. Click here to register now. ------------------------------------------------------------- Feedback wanted! The purpose of this newsletter WindEnergy e-news is to keep you informed regularly on the latest events related to the WindEnergy – International Trade Fair. We aim to present the supporting programme, report on services for visitors and exhibitors, and keep you up to date on relevant industry news. To help us to satisfy your information needs even better, you have an opportunity here to give us your feedback, using this questionnaire (or click here for a German version). We look forward to reading your ideas. Click here to view all previous issues of WindEnergy e-news. ------------------------------------------------------------- WindEnergy e-news is a publication of Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH (HMC) for the WindEnergy – International Trade Fair. 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