VENSYS ENERGY AG

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Idea Brilliantly simple

Genius is found in simple things.
J.W. v.Goethe

More than 13,000 megawatts on the grid

Meeting grid requirements around the world Our wind turbines are limited to a small number of high-quality and long-life components. VENSYS wind turbines deliver reliable energy thanks to technological innovation, compact design, high energy conversion efficiency and minimum maintenance work under whatever climatic conditions. VENSYS wind turbines are on the grid where it matters most, namely in the important growth markets for wind energy: China, India, Canada, the USA, Germany, Poland, Portugal, Brazil. Thanks to the VENSYS converter system, they fully meet the requirements of the various grid operators.

VENSYS ENERGY is a leading manufacturer of gearless wind turbines: More than 8,700 VENSYS wind turbines have already been connected to the grid worldwide, totaling more than 13,000 MW. VENSYS wind turbines offer cutting-edge technology: Gearless, with permanent magnet excited multi-pole generator and VENSYS converter system. With a maintenance-free toothed belt drive for the blade pitch system. The 2.5 MW platform comes with rotor diameters of 100m, 109m and 112m with a distinctly low tower head mass.

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Brilliantly simple Milestones since 1990

06 The Company VENSYS Group 07 Partners 08 Technology 10 12 14 16 18 VENSYS Licensees Five Features The Generator Permanent Magnet Technology The Blade Pitch System The Grid Connection The Air Cooling System

20 Wind Turbines 1.2 MW Platform 21 22 1.5 MW Platform 2.5 MW Platform Our Focus: Your Turbine Worldwide
The combination of compact design, efficient energy conversion and intelligent control system means that yields are maximized and downtimes minimized even in different environments and grid conditions that vary from region to region. Dipl.-Ing. Jrgen Rinck, CEO

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History The Path to Technological Leadership

More than two decades experience in permanent magnet technology Originally a spin-off of the University of Applied Sciences of the Saarland, VENSYS can look back on more than twenty years experience with gearless wind turbines. Licensees all over the world are the driving force behind our expansion in the important markets. With wind energy pioneer Hugo Denker (2002) and Goldwind Windenergy GmbH (2008) coming on board, VENSYS was in a position to continue growing, start serial production in Germany and also set up VENSYS Elektrotechnik GmbH. The only way to stay true to yourself is by changing As of now, VENSYS wind turbines with more than 13,000 megawatts are on the grid worldwide. The VENSYS 1.5 MW platform is the best-selling gearless wind turbine of our time in the 1.5 megawatt class. With the VENSYS 2.5 MW platform, there is now a solution available for the multi-megawatt range which makes it possible, among other things, to economically generate environmentally-friendly electricity even in inland areas where wind levels are low.

Milestones since 1990

Platforms and MW installed Company history

Aggregate 13,300 MW

1.5 MW

2.5 MW

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2012 Serial production of the 2.5 MW turbine; entering of new markets 2011 World market leader in gearless 1.5 MW turbines 2010 The VENSYS 2.5 MW platform is put into operation in Germany and China; AOI becomes a licensee 2008 Incorporation of VENSYS Elektrotechnik GmbH; Goldwind joins VENSYS Energy AG 2007 The first VENSYS 1.5 MW turbines are put into operation in Germany. Renaming of the company into VENSYS Energy AG; new licensees: ReGen Powertech (India) and IMPSA wind (Brazil) 2004 Eozen (Spain) becomes a licensee 2003 Goldwind (China) becomes a licensee 2002 Wind energy pioneer Hugo Denker joins the company 2000 VENSYS Energiesysteme GmbH & Co. KG is incorporated

2.5 MW Platform

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1.5 MW Platform

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VENSYS 62 (1.2 MW)

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VENSYS Company Headquarters in Neunkirchen/ Germany. Subsidiary VENSYS Elektrotechnik in Diepholz/ Germany.
Prototyp GenesYs 600

1997 Following years of research, the GenesYs 600 prototype is put into operation in Germany The Forschungsgruppe Windenergie develops gearless wind energy

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1990 The Forschungsgruppe Windenergie is founded at the University of Applied Sciences of the Saarland (HTW)

MW installed (worldwide, in 1,000 MW)

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The Company VENSYS Group

VENSYS Elektrotechnik GmbH Our subsidiary VENSYS Elektrotechnik GmbH, which is based in Diepholz, produces VENSYS full power converter systems as well as switchgear, controls and pitch systems. The full power converter systems are adapted to the national and regional grid connection regulations/grid codes. They feature high energy conversion efficiency and support the grid in the event of voltage drops (low-voltage ride-through LVRT). Since 2011 VENSYS Elektrotechnik GmbH has also been involved in the solar industry. The converters developed and manufactured in Diepholz are being used in increasing numbers in solar parks and on solar roofs. NEVEN Windenergie GmbH NEVEN is a subsidiary of VENSYS Energy AG. It was set up in 2011 to support the development of wind turbines in the region Saarland/Rhineland Palatinate with expertise and experience. Major services include competent, comprehensive consulting, location planning, project development including the acquisition of space and building permits as well as the purchasing of necessary components and services. In addition, the company provides project and time planning for the logistics and preparation of the wind turbine as well as support with its erection.

Partners VENSYS Licensees

A model of success worldwide VENSYS wind turbines are not just built in Germany these days but all over the world by our licensees. They operate successfully in a dozen different countries, particularly in the important growth markets. Goldwind has erected more than 7 ,700 VENSYS turbines of the 1.5 MW platform as well as over 100 VENSYS turbines of the 2.5 MW platform in China and the USA, making the company one of the leading players in China and the rest of the world. Eozen is active in Spain and Portugal. ReGen Powertech is one of Indias largest manufacturers of gearless wind turbines with over 500 turbines erected and full order books. IMPSA wind is among the market leaders in Brazil, having installed more than 200 turbines there. The Egyptian state-owned company A.O.I. is our latest licensee which is currently developing the most important African market.

Goldwind Science & Technology Co. Ltd. www.goldwind.cn

Licensee since 2003

PR China

Eozen www.eozen.es

Licensee since 2004

Spain

ReGen Power Tech Ltd. www.regenpowertech.com

Licensee since 2007

India

IMPSA wind www.impsa.com

Licensee since 2007

Brazil

A.O.I. Arab Organisation for Industrialization www.aoi.com.eg

Licensee since 2010

Egypt

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Technology Five Features

The basis of success Keeping the number of components to a minimum Beyond that principle, the VENSYS design philosophy is very simple: limit yourself to few high-quality construction parts, reduce the number of wear parts and only use durable components.

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The success of VENSYS wind turbines is based on five distinctive technological features founded on the basic principle of generating the maximum amount of energy while minimizing losses.

Direct Drive VENSYS relies on direct drive technology. The rotating speed of the rotor is transferred directly to the multi-polar generator dispensing with the need for a high-maintenance gear unit that is susceptible to wear.

Permanent Technology Permanent magnets are fixed to the rotating part of the generator. Excitation power thus saved is fully available as additional energy yield.

Full Power Converter System VENSYS converter systems feature power plant properties and comply with the requirements and regulations of various grid operators.

VENSYS Pitch System VENSYS uses patented blade pitch systems with triple redundancy. One special feature is the proven toothed belt drive which is lubrication-free and minimizes maintenance.

Air Cooling VENSYS cooling systems are convincingly simple and robust at the same time either as a passive external air cooling system or as a closed system with a heat exchanger.

Proven time and again

What counts in the deserts of China is simple yet reliable high-quality technology with a minimum of maintenance.

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Technology The Generator

We dont bother with a gear unit you shouldnt, either! VENSYS wind turbines dont need high-maintenance gear units that are highly susceptible to wear. They are based on the generator concept of a synchronous machine with permanent magnet excitation. The rotating speed of the rotor is transferred directly to the multi-polar generator. The gearless technology combined with savings in excitation power result in a higher energy yield. With the 1.5 MW platform, the generator is cooled by outside air. The VENSYS frequency converter is also air-cooled. Large rotor and low tower head mass

In the VENSYS 2.5 MW platform, the cooling system is a closed circuit. The air-to-air heat exchanger eliminates the need for additional cooling fluid. The full enclosure protects the winding and the interior of the generator from external influences, such as salty and humid air, dust and dirt. The VENSYS 2.5 MW platform comes with rotor diameters of 100m, 109m or 112m, thus increasing the yield significantly. Thanks to the compact design, its tower head mass is remarkably low.

Direct drive without compromise. The force of the rotor is transferred directly onto the generator without a wear-prone gear unit.

Gearless VENSYS wind turbines are now being manufactured on several continents for instance in Xian/China, as shown here.

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View of the generator winding: Robust the winding is perfectly suitable for use in virtually all regions.

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Technology Permanent Magnet Technology

Permanent magnets Rotation

Rotor (external)

Stator
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The working principle of a permanent magnet generator simplified presentation Permanent magnets fixed alternately to the (external) rotor rotate around a stator (here with three windings). All VENSYS wind turbines are constructed according to this basic principle.
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Permanent magnets

High energy conversion efficiency = higher yield VENSYS makes it possible to utilize permanent magnet technology as used in electric drives in navigation and electric vehicles for wind energy technology. VENSYS wind turbines are equipped with a directly driven synchronous generator with permanent magnet excitation. High-quality permanent magnets are fixed to the outer shell of the rotor. Simple yet innovative.

No excitation losses = even higher yield

In contrast to electrical excitation, permanent magnet technology does not have the disadvantage of additional excitation losses. The savings in excitation power are thus fully available as additional energy yield in VENSYS wind turbines. This is a major asset especially in the partial-load range and helps to reduce the heat in the generator. Also, there is no need to transfer the excitation power with slip rings.

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This magnet in the VENSYS rotor saves excitation power and tower head mass.

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Technology The Blade Pitch System

Low-wear and low-maintenance toothed belt drive One special technical feature of VENSYS wind turbines is the lubrication-free and low-maintenance toothed belt which transmits the force between the pitch drive and the blade. Our drive system minimizes wear and increases safety. The drive of the blade is equipped with an energy storage device (capacitor) which makes it possible to drive the blades into braking position in the event of a grid blackout. The capacitors can deliver the necessary power even in low temperatures. An additional asset is their long service life.

Reducing forces and minimizing wear Our innovative toothed belt drive for the blade pitch system has stood the test of time: for more than 17 years now. In more than 8,700 wind turbines around the world and under the most different regional conditions: in strong wind areas just as much as on inland sites with increased hub height.

The VENSYS blade pitch system with triple redundancy uses the innovative, low-wear and low-maintenance toothed belt drive.

Solid materials
VENSYS components offer a long service life and high-quality workmanship Seen here: the blade pitch system with toothed belt drive.

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Technology The Grid Connection

Connection with power plant properties The infeed of short-circuit current, the quick separation from the grid or the opposite, the bridging of short-term voltage drops in the grid: All these are power plant properties offered by VENSYS wind turbines. Thanks to our full power converter system developed especially for this purpose, they meet the requirements and regulations of the various grid operators. Meeting various grid requirements The total power produced is directed via a VENSYS converter, which makes it possible to decouple the generator fully from the grid. This means that faults or voltage fluctuations in the grid cannot affect the control behavior of the VENSYS wind turbine. The converter covers a wide idle power range (see graphic) and is able to support weak grids as well. Specifically for the German market, VENSYS wind turbines have been certified for the systems service bonus (Systemdienstleistungsbonus SDL), thus meeting a legal requirement for a higher remuneration for electricity fed into the grid.

P (kW) 0.925 ind. 0.9 ind. 0,95 ind. 0.95 cap. 0.925 cap. 0.9 cap.

Q (kVAr)

Effective power and idle power Depending on the areas shown, idle powers (Q) can be requested through external specifications within the effective power (P). (Qualitative presentation)

Signed and sealed The certificate for power plant properties in accordance with the German System Service Ordinance EEG 2009/SDLWindV confirms the grid compatibility of VENSYS wind turbines and is a legal requirement for a higher remuneration for electricity fed into the grid in Germany (systems service bonus). .

Converter technology
VENSYS converters cover a wide idle power range and offer versatile parameterization.

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Technology The Generator Cooling

Air cooling for the heart of the system Clean air instead of additional working materials As the generator in the 2.5 MW platform has higher power density, VENSYS development engineers have taken the cooling concept to a higher level. The result: A fully encapsulated active air cooling system with an airto-air heat exchanger. Clean air flows through the stator winding and dissipates the heat where the highest temperatures occur (see illustration on the right side). An equally robust and effective system which completely dispenses with additional working materials such as cooling liquids or oils a step in the right direction, also from an ecological point of view. 1 Air-to-air heat exchanger 2 Internal cooling circuit Generator cooling

The generator is one of the core elements in the nacelle of any wind turbine. Generating electricity always entails the loss of heat, causing the copper windings to heat up. To avoid damage to the generator, the heat must be dissipated. VENSYS generators in 1.5 MW platforms are cooled making use of the external air flowing in directly through the cooling fins (see illustration below).

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2.5 MW platform
Air cooling used with the VENSYS 2.5 MW platform, featuring two circuits.

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1.5 MW platform
Air cooling used with the VENSYS 1.5 MW platform the outer air is led via special cooling channels along the generator housing.

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VENSYS 1.2 MW Platform The Pioneer

The 1.2 MW platform is the technological foundation for the successful range of VENSYS models. The first turbine in Germany (2003) was followed by others in China and Canada.

VENSYS 1.5 MW Platform The Successful One

The VENSYS 1.5 MW platform is the worlds best-selling gearless 1.5 MW turbine with more than 8,000 turbines installed around the globe. Innovative and proven time and time again.

Particular benefits

Dispensing with a gearbox means higher energy yields, especially in the partial-load range High-quality permanent magnets save excitation power, resulting in additional higher energy yields in the partial-load range Innovative toothed belt drive for the blade pitch system

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1 Nacelle Compact design thanks to gearless technology Environmentally friendly: extremely low amounts of oil Small number of components 2 PM generator Permanent magnet excitation: no power loss due to separate excitation, a particular advantage in the partial-load range Passive cooling: No power loss caused by an active cooling system Low-maintenance Low-voltage-ride-through technology

3 Blade pitch system with toothed belt Compact and efficient design No lubrication required Impervious to humidity and dirt Low-maintenance, low-wear Easy to replace 4 Pitch drive Capacitors for emergency power supply Temperature-resistant Long service life

For special wind park requirements Simply innovative. Gearless and with permanent magnet technology instead of excitation power and gearbox losses. With an air-cooled generator and air-cooled VENSYS frequency converter for the most diverse grid requirements. With a low-maintenance blade pitch system using a toothed belt drive instead of the traditional drive pinion.

Four different rotor diameters With more than 8,600 turbines worldwide, the 1.5 MW platform today is the best-selling gearless wind turbine of its class. 70, 77 , 82 and 87 meters: Offering a choice between four different rotor diameters, it is suitable for the most diverse wind zones.

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VENSYS 2.5 MW Platform The Favorite for the Multi-megawatt Class

Simply innovative. With a significant increase in performance and yet so compact. With a rotor diameter extended to 100, 109 and 112 meters for most high-wind and low-wind sites.

Particular benefits
Dispensing with a gearbox means higher energy yields, especially in the partial-load range Full enclosure of the generator interior and the heat exchanger cooling system provides protection from salty and humid air, dust and dirt An even more compact blade pitch system at the toothed belt drive means a lower tower head mass despite higher performance and a larger rotor

Fully encapsulated and equipped with an innovative cooling system The VENSYS 2.5 MW platform is the solution for the multi-megawatt range. Gearless and with permanent magnet technology instead of excitation power and gearbox losses. With a sealed, fully encapsulated generator interior and a heat exchanger cooling system. And with an even more compact toothed belt drive for the blade pitch system low-wear and low-maintenance. Because less is more.

With an extended rotor diameter VENSYS has significantly expanded the rotor diameter in the 2.5 MW class to 100, 109 and 112 meters for use in most wind regions. In spite of these changes, the tower head mass is still remarkably low.

1 PM generator Efficient and compact generator technology, low-maintenance Closed generator cooling system Maximum rotating speed variability Low-voltage-ride-through technology 2 Blade pitch system with toothed belt Compact and efficient design No lubrication required Impervious to humidity and dirt Low-maintenance, low-wear Easy to replace

3 Pitch drive Capacitors for emergency power supply Temperature-resistant Long service life 4 Integrated rotor bearing Grease-lubricated 2-row taper roller bearing Specifically light-weight bearing structure Compact design, easy access to the rotor area 5 Air-to-air heat exchanger Simple and robust cooling system design no additional cooling agents are required

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Service Our Focus: Your Turbine. Around the clock

Our Comprehensive care-free package Making sure VENSYS wind turbines perform at their best over decades is what the VENSYS Service team is motivated by. We can control your wind turbine 24 hours a day using remote data monitoring. Around the clock, year in, year out. As a client you can log into your wind park or receive e-mail notifications from us to keep you informed at all times about the current status and the kilowatt hours produced. Services are coordinated globally by officebased VENSYS employees via our cooperation partners on site. The office also provides competent client support for all technical and economic questions. We offer a full maintenance agreement which includes all repair and service work on a long-term basis. Additionally, we guarantee you high turbine availability.

Experienced VENSYS staff guarantee you high service and maintenance quality any place, any time.

Inspection, maintenance and repairs are standard services. But VENSYS also contributes to better performance and higher yields.

All over the world

VENSYS offers additional security: 24-hour remote data monitoring and trained staff on location.

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References Worldwide
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Canada

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Bulgaria Poland Romania Russia

Installed power of VENSYS wind turbines in MW* according to countries/regions Production facilities 787.5
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11,657.3

185.2

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Portugal

31.5
Cyprus

Pakistan

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Africa Sri Lanka

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USA Ecuador

363.0 19.5
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Germany

Brazil

Spain

Egypt

India

China

Production facilities Neunkirchen (Saarland) Diepholz (Lower Saxony)

Production facility Suape (Cabo de Santo Agostinho)

Production facility Ferreira (Granada)

Production facility Aen Sokhna (planning stage)

Production facility Tada (Andhra Pradesh)

Production facility Urumqui Beijing Jiuquan Xian Baotou Dafeng City Fuxin City

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VENSYS Energy AG Im Langental 6 66539 Neunkirchen Germany T +49 6821 9517-0 F +49 6821 9517-411 vertrieb@vensys.de www.vensys.de

Imprint: Published by VENSYS Energy AG, Im Langental 6, 66539 Neunkirchen, Germany Concept & design: NORDNORDWEST Kommunikation & Design Texts: Windmedia Bjrn Johnsen Photos: NNW / Carlos Arias Enciso S.1,2,3,4 l,6 l,8 (3),10,11 l, 14,15,17 , 21,22,26 l b+r Ulrich Mertens S.5 r,24,25 r State as of: December 2012