Deutsche WindtechnikOffshore und Consulting GmbH

New generation of O&M – ISP’s as a flexible answer to Asian market needs24th January 2019

Vestas / NEG Micon

Fuhrländer NordexSenvion

Siemens Gamesa Vestas / MHI Vestas

Can an Independent Service Provider be a real alternative to the OEM?

Does the ISP have financial stability and strength?

Do they have a recognised management system?

Do they have existing service agreements?

Can the ISP provide a contractual availability?

Does the ISP have proven technical ability and knowledge?

Is there a supply chain and local warehouse facility in place?

Can they demonstrate clear reporting methods?

What does it cost? What are the benefits?

What to look for when considering an ISP as an alternative to the OEM?

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Does the ISP have financial stability and strength?

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Do they have a recognised management system?

Do they have existing service agreements?

− More than 3.500 WTG under contract with extensive experience across various technologies

− The ISP is free to discuss technical issues because the OEM may face warranty claims

− Seven specialist Engineering Departments in house

− Accredited Inspection Body certified to perform statutory, end of warranty, lifetime extension inspections etc.

− “Basic Service” include technology and engineering support, e.g. major component replacement framework, technical standby, SCADA and IT support agreements

− Increasing number of Full Service Contracts showing the confidence in comprehensive and high quality service

Can the ISP provide a contractual availability?

Time Based Availability

Performance of the Service Provider is measured based on the timely availability of Wind Turbines.

+ flexibility to schedule works

ο Medium risk contingency

Yield Based Availability

Performance of the Service Provider is based on the yield feed into the grid based on the theoretically yield.

+ partially taking of weather risk

- Highest risk contingency required

KPI Scheme

Performance of the Service Provider is based on pre-defined KPI (e.g. reaction times)

+ Bespoke KPI scheme as per owner’s requirements

- Low risk contingency

Bespoke contractual T&C identical to those of the OEM, providing lowest risk exposure to the asset owner.

Guaranteed availability (onshore) exceeding 98,0%

Does the ISP have proven technical ability and knowledge?

Scheduled & Unscheduled Maintenance− Provision of qualified stand-by troubleshooting teams

− Flexible mixed team options for wind farm operator

Remote Control Center− 24/365 remote control center in Ostenfeld and Emden

− Local remote control center in Taiwan

Major Component Replacement− Storage of major components in central warehouse

− Complete replacement incl. jack-up vessel

New Developments− Uptower repair for ABB wedge issues developed

− Own Development of tools, e.g. for major component replacements

Experienced CTV Partner providing purpose build vessels

Does the ISP have proven technical ability and knowledge?

GWO Certified Training Center – Bremen

− Climbing tower with 17m height

− Steel tower trainings with installed service lifts

− Training of special rescue situations

− Confined space training facilities

System Engineering Training Center – Viöl

− Fully functional WTG nacelles

(SWP, Vestas, NEG Micon, Senvion, Enercon)

− More than 1.000m² dedicated are

− Certified electrical and mechanical apprenticeship trainings

− Specialist trainings prior to an offshore project reduces offshore

working times

− 8 Classrooms for theoretical and interactive courses

− More than 3.000 trainees per annum

Gemini

Egmond aan Zee

Prinses Amalia

Luchterduinen

Westermeerwind

Wind Farm Management Subsea ServiceTurbine Service TP Service Further ServiceSubstation Service Site Supervision

London Array

Lincs

Aberdeen

Nordergründe

Borkum West

alpha ventus

Gode Wind 1+2

Riffgat

Sandbank

Amrumbank W.

Meerwind

Baltic 1

Baltic 2

Butendiek

DanTyskAnholt

Horns Rev 3

Yunlin

Offshore References Europe

Is there a supply chain and local warehouse facility in place?

Central Warehouse in Büdelsdorf

− Storage space approx. 6.800 m²

− Approx. 18.000 items on stock

− Urgent delivery options – with 24hr delivery time

− Local Service Stations providing each Wind Farm

Warehouse Management Software

− Optimised material supply and tracing of parts

− Implementation of storage locations

− Management of parts, tools & equipment

Order Management

− Complete Order Management, from purchase

to delivery on-site including waste disposal

− Handling of Major Components

Can they demonstrate clear reporting methods?

Deutsche Windtechnik World

− Online Management Platform including Customer Portal

“MY WIND FARM” for direct communication and reporting

− Certificate Management Software

Service Management Software “L-Mobile”

− Full digitalisation of maintenance activities via mobile devices

(e.g. tablets)

− Link to attachments, like maintenance manuals, checklists,

pictures, previous reports etc.

− Real-time Reporting (via internet) through interface

to “MY WIND FARM”

Wind Farm Management Software

− Joint development by Outsmart (DWT sister company) and Kongsberg

User-related tree diagrams

What does it cost? What are the benefits?

3 Technicians –10 hrs. Working Time

3 Technicians –8 hrs. Working Time

3 Technicians –10 hrs. Working Time

2 Technicians –8 hrs. Working Time

WTG (Nacelle)

Tower Section

Transition Piece

Subsea Service

Project Phase O&M Phase

What does it cost? What are the benefits? Exemplary Scenario

Scenario 1 3 Subcontractors Wind Turbine Downtime up to2.880 hrs.

Cost (approx.) 1,889,920 EUR

Low coordination + Tower Section

Min. 3 Technicians per location Transition Piece

1hr travel time (one way) Subsea Service

(max. 10 hr working time)

Scenario 2 2 Subcontractors Wind Turbine Downtime up to1.600 hrs.

Cost (approx.) 1,457,600 EUR (-23 %)

Medium coordination + Tower Section

Min. 3 Technicians per location + Transition Piece

1hr travel time (one way) Subsea Service

(max. 10 hr working time)

Scenario 3 1 Subcontractor Wind Turbine Downtime up to1.600 hrs.

Cost (approx.) 1,201,120 EUR (-36 %)

Best coordination + Tower Section

Min. 3 Technicians per location + Transition Piece

1hr travel time (one way) Subsea Service

(max. 10 hr working time)

Benefits at a glance?

Know how, experience and expertise in every discipline of offshore wind farm service

High Flexibility and willingness to implement various Cooperation Possibilities

ISP are service specialist companies, no resources required for new WTG developments

OPEX Cost Reduction by applying a Lean Service Concept

Cost Optimization by using Synergy Effects between different work packages

Minimize interfaces with different Service Suppliers and Subcontractors

(“Single Point of Contact”)

Detailed knowledge from various WTG Technologies