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Welcome to our new product and services brochure. On the following pages are the summary sheets for the various products and services that VG Energy provide. We are pleased to present some exciting new products to go alongside our existing excellent product range.

VG Energy offer a number of renewable energy systems, including Biomass, Solar, and Wind Turbines. Having a wide range of each technology ensures that we have a system to suit your needs, as well as to comply with any planning requirements or grid limitations that may exist.

VG Energy Mission

At VG Energy our mission is to make renewable energy technologies both easy to understand and affordable. We adopt an honest approach and we will always be realistic in our estimates of energy production, energy savings, payback periods and ROI (return on investment).

When it comes to sourcing our products, we have carried out extensive research in order to find the very best market leading products that are not only affordable and reliable, but are also World renowned for their quality. VG Energy constantly monitors new and existing products that are on the market to ensure that we are always installing the best possible products, that have been independently tested and verified, for our customers. As accredited suppliers and installers of renewable technologies we are here to ensure that every aspect of your installation runs smoothly from initial discussions through to the installation and testing of your project.

Key reasons to use VG Energy to Supply and Install your System:

VG Energy are committed to customer satisfaction. We consent, install, and maintain your system with our own fully trained staff.

VG Energy only supply quality components which are designed to last long term.

VG Energy employs more than 60 staff and will be there to provide backup to your system if ever required.

Introduction and Contents

Contents Page

Biomass - Introduction 4

Heizomat Biomass Boilers 6

Froling Biomass Boilers 8

KWB Biomass Boilers 10

VG Energy Solar PV Systems 12

Gamesa G9X Range 2MW (2000kW) 14

Gamesa G52/G58 500 & 850kW 16

Windflow 250, 330, & 500kW 18

Endurance X-29 225kW 20

WES250 250kW 22

Northern Power Systems 60 & 100kW 24

Argosy AW 50kW 26

WES50, WES80 and WES100 28

Westwind 20kW 30

Xzeres 442SR 12kW 32

Gaia 133 11kW 34

Kingspan KW6 6kW 36

WindVestment - Land Leasing 38

Parts and Maintenance 40

Wind Turbine Feasibility Studies 42

Planning Permission, Grid Connection 43

In-house Specialist Technical Services 44

Wind Assessment - UK Met Office 46

Met Masts for Wind Assessment 47

Wind Turbine Insurance 48

General Market Information 50

Wind Turbine Development Process 52

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VG Energy Biomass Solutions

Tariff Name Eligible Size kW

(nominal thermal output) Tariff Rate (pence/kWh) Tariff Duration

Small Biomass up to 199 kW Tier 1: 8.6p & Tier 2: 2.2p 20 years

Medium Biomass 200kW to 999kW Tier 1: 5.3p & Tier 2: 2.2p 20 years

Large Biomass 1000kW and above 1p 20 years

Tier 1 tariff applies annually up to tier break, and Tier 2 above. The tier break is 1,314hr x installed capacity (kW)

Biomass (or Wood-fuelled) systems burn wood pellets, chips or logs to provide heat for central heating and hot water systems. This can be for domestic use or for larger commercial requirements.

To incentivise the uptake of modern and

efficient biomass boilers, the government has

introduced a programme called the “Renewable

Heat Incentive” or RHI. This programme enables

payment to the owner of the Biomass

equipment for every unit of heat energy that

their system produces. The rates that are paid

for each of these units are dependant on the

installed system size and are shown in the table

below. These rates are index linked (RPI), which

means that the rates will increase each year in

line with inflation.

Currently the RHI is for commercial customers

only, with domestic customers being eligible in

the near future.

Biomass is a renewable energy technology and is

classified as Carbon neutral. As trees grow they

absorb Carbon from the atmosphere (and

produce Oxygen) this carbon is stored in the

tree. If this tree was to be left to decompose,

this captured Carbon would be released back to

the atmosphere over a few years, burning that

material will also release the Carbon but will

make use of the energy in the process.

VG Energy agricultural customers find benefits in

both the heating of their buildings (including

residences) as well as providing heat for specific

farming activities, including the heating of

chicken sheds and heating water for dairy

purposes.

All VG Energy Biomass installations are Fully

MCS certified (where required) to allow our

customers to make the most of the RHI scheme.

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Biomass Boiler and Fuel Types

Wood chip Boilers are extremely controllable, as much so as conventional oil or

gas boilers. The wood chips are fed from the store to the boiler by a fully

automated auger system. Wood chips are a fuel that is domestically produced,

unaffected by economic crisis, and environmentally friendly.

Pellet Boilers are also extremely controllable, pellets fed via a fully automated

auger directly into the boiler. The pellets are made from compressed wood

chips, have extremely high calorific values, and very low moisture content. With

the efficiency of the combustion chamber, controllability and high quality wood

pellets efficiencies of 95% and even higher can be achieved with added bonus

that it is a carbon neutral heat source.

Log Burners have similar economics as the above two technologies, but do not

have an automated fuel delivery setup. Logs are loaded into the boiler by hand,

generally once a day depending on the size of the boiler. Log burners are only

suitable for smaller installations as manual feeding is not generally suitable in

large commercial situations.

VG Energy specialise in Biomass Systems that are

designed to run on multiple fuel types which can

give our customers future flexibility to use the most

cost effective fuel available at the time.

There are three main types of Biomass Boilers: Pellet

Boilers, Wood Chip Boilers, and Log Burning Boilers.

The choice fuel and the supply of that fuel is

dependant on the individual customer’s situation.

A lot of VG Energy’s farming customers prefer to use

Wood Chips, as they are generally available on their

land through the sustainable management of

woodlands, and from also making use of any fallen

trees on the property. Having this source of fuel on

their property removes any purchase and transport

costs and makes the return on the investment even

higher.

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Heizomat Biomass Boilers

HSK-RA Range (15 kW - 20 kW)

The Heizomat bestseller continues to be the

HSK-RA range. These versatile boilers can use

woodchips, sawdust, wood shavings as well as

pellets for the fuel. The incineration is highly

efficient due to intelligent design and a lambda

sensor which measures the flue gas and adjusts

the air/fuel mix for optimal efficiency.

Automatic feed of the fuel into the

combustion chamber, automatically

regulated to provide the correct amount of

heat.

Automated ignition controlled with a timer

or by your heating requirements.

Self cleaning to maintain the boiler efficiency

and to simplify everyday use.

Automated ash removal by the

integrated auger to the ash box.

A simple touch screen

interface, combined with

web based monitoring keeps

you in control.

Woodchip Boiler HSK-RA 60 (60kW)

Systems from 15kW to 3MW

Heizomat Biomass Boilers are designed to effectively burn many different

biomass fuel types to maximise various material from your property.

30 years experience manufacturing Biomass Boilers

Designed and Manufactured in Germany.

Fully UK MCS certified to gain RHI Payments and also UK Clean Air Approved.

Full Manufacturers Warranties.

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Heizomat have been manufacturing biomass

boilers in Germany for almost 30 years. Since the

company started in 1982 they have become

experts is the design and manufacture of robust

and versatile biomass boilers that are highly

suitable for farm use.

Heizomat currently manufactures around 1200

boilers each year between 15kW and 3MW, and

since its formation, Heizomat has produced over

25,000 biomass heating systems and wood fuel

chippers. These products have been installed

throughout the world and are known for their

quality and reliability.

With over 200 employees and export partners in

27 countries, Heizomat has a solid offering and is

fast becoming one of the best products for the UK

market. The range of wood chip boilers from

Heizomat are perfect for industrial and

commercial use and even for larger domestic

properties.

RHK-AK Range (30 kW - 990 kW)

These high efficiency wood gasification boilers are

manufactured to the highest specification in

Germany, while these boilers are primarily

designed for woodchip (the lowest cost and most

versatile of fuels), these boilers are capable of

burning pellets, shavings, sawdust, paper and

even some types of straw. As with the HSK range,

these boilers are fully automatic:

Automatic feed.

Automated ignition

Self cleaning

Automated ash removal

Touch screen interface

Multi Fuel Boiler RHK-AK 204 (200kW) with

240 litre Ash Bucket

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Systems from 8kW to 1000kW

One of the Largest and Most Respected Biomass Manufacturers

in the World with over 600 employees.

Designed and Manufactured to Highest Quality Standards in Austria.

Froling Boilers are Perfectly Suited for Systems of 50kW and Greater.

Multi fuel Systems for Future Proofing of Fuel Supply.

Fully UK MCS certified to gain RHI Payments.

UK Clean Air Approved.

Full Manufacturers Warrantees.

Froling T4 Boiler

Heat Output: 24 - 110kW

User-friendly, compact, economical

and safe.

The new T4 from Froling meets all

your needs. This boiler can efficiently

burn both wood chips and pellets

due to its well designed fully

automatic feed and combustion

system.

Froling Biomass Boilers

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Froling has been the mark of quality for heating with

wood and biomass for 50 years. Today, Froling is

known throughout Europe and beyond for highly

efficient heating technology for everything from

detached houses right through to high demand

industrial applications. Their unique product range

incorporates experience from over 100,000

operational systems.

For five decades Froling have specialised in the

efficient use of wood as an energy source, this has

enabled Froling to produce highly efficient and

reliable all round solutions that make them one of

Europe's leading suppliers.

Approximately 600 employees are responsible for

Froling’s success. With over 70% of their products

exported, Froling’s modern heating solutions for

firewood, pellets and waste wood are in international

demand.

Froling supplies the complete heating system - from

efficient solutions for fuel storage and loading to

boiler technology, including tanks and heat

exchangers down to control systems. Everything from

one source, everything perfectly coordinated to work

together. That saves energy and costs during

planning, installation and operation.

Froling TX 150 Boiler

Heat Output: 150kW

User friendly, sturdy, economical and

reliable: the new TX from Froling is

guaranteed to impress in every

aspect. This boiler can efficiently



automated system, which includes

integrated pre-drying of materials

which assists in optimum

combustion and system efficiency.

Froling T4 Boiler


User-friendly, compact, economical

and safe.

The new T4 from Froling meets all

your needs. This boiler can efficiently



automatic feed and combustion

system.

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KWB Biomass Boilers

Light Weight, Modular design (Allows installation is very difficult locations).

Designed and Manufactured to Highest Quality Standards in Austria.

First Rate Warrantees from a Highly Reputable Company.

Fully UK MCS certified to gain RHI Payments. UK Clean Air Approved.

KWB Boilers are Perfectly Suited for Systems of 50kW and Less.

Multi fuel Systems for Future Proofing of Fuel Supply.

Award Winning Company (Including Awards for Quality and Innovation).

Models Available KWB Easyfire (Pellets Only) 8, 12, 15, 22, 25, 30, & 35kW

KWB Multifire (Pellets and Wood Chip) 15, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, & 100kW

KWB Classicfire (Logs Only) 20, 30, 40, & 50kW

KWB Powerfire (Pellets and Wood Chip) 130, 150, 240, & 300kW

KWB Easyfire Boiler


The new KWB Easyfire pellet heating

system can easily be carried in to any

building in seven manageable

packages. The modular system with its

lightweight and compact components

allows the pellet heating system to the

easily installed.

Thanks to the efficient combustion, the

movable ash container only needs to

be emptied up to once every two years

(depending on the size of the system).

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All of KWB’s heating systems are quality manufactured,

Austrian products and meet the strictest European

standards, tests and regulations.

Today KWB are the specialists in the area of modern,

automatic, pellet, wood chip and log-wood heating

systems. Currently more than 40,000 customers throughout

Europe rely on KWB products.

KWB has the biggest private Research Centre for Biomass in

Europe. On 1500m2 around 30 Scientists an Engineers

research and develop innovative solutions for the future.

Modern test equipment and the newest measurement

devices ensure KWB leadership in innovations.

KWB Multifire Boiler


The KWB Multifire with rated power

ranging from 15 to 100 kW is the

optimal solution for supplying heat

for single-family homes to larger

buildings in the residential and public

sector (e.g. agricultural buildings,

schools, multi-story residential

buildings, commercial buildings,

etc.). The KWB Multifire system can

use either wood chips or pellets.

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VG Energy Approved and Endorsed Solar PV Systems.

Earnings are Government backed for 20 years.

VG specialises in Solar PV systems that don’t require direct sunlight, they work in all daylight conditions.

VG solar panels have a life expectancy of up to 40 years, as well as a 25 year manufacturer guarantee.

Planning consent is not required in most cases.

Grid connection agreements and planning consents (if required) are performed in-house by VG Energy.

Solar PV Systems from VG Energy

System size (kWp) Rate / kWh Export Tariff Duration (Years) Notes

4 kW or less 15.44p 4.5p 20

From 4kW up to 10kW 13.99p 4.5p 20



From 150kW up to 250kW 11p 4.5p 20

From 250kW up to 5000kW (5MW) 7.1p 4.5p 20

Standalone Systems 7.1p 4.5p 20

Any electricity exported to the grid be at an extra 4.5p

(minimum).

Rates are index linked to the Retail Price Index (RPI)

The FIT Rate to use is dependant on the energy efficiency rating of the site, discuss with a VG Energy consultant for further information.

Current Feed in Tariff (FIT) Rates

“Stand-alone” means not attached to a building and

not wired to provide electricity to an occupied building

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System size (kWp) 2 kWp 4 kWp 10 kWp 20 kWp 50 kWp 100 kWp 150 kWp

Minimum Number of Solar PV Panels Required 8 16 40 80 200 400 600

Minimum area required for roof mount (m2) 13 26 66 132 330 660 990

Estimated proportion of electricity used on site 100% 100% 75% 50% 50% 50% 50%

Feed in Tariff (FIT) Rate (p/kWh) May vary dependant on Site 15.44 15.44 13.99 13.03 13.03 11.50 11.50

Expected Annual Output (kWh) from SAP2009 Calculation 1,717 3,434 8,584 17,168 42,920 85,840 128,760

Annual Income from Feed in Tariff (FIT) £265 £530 £1,201 £2,237 £5,592 £9,872 £14,807

Annual savings from offsetting electricity purchase (@12p) £206 £412 £773 £1,030 £2,575 £5,150 £7,726

Annual revenue from exporting excess electricity (@4.5p min) £0 £0 £97 £386 £966 £1,931 £2,897

Total Annual Financial Gain £471 £942 £2,070 £3,653 £9,133 £16,953 £25,430

Contact VG Energy for latest package pricing. Other size systems including larger systems are also available. The highest FIT Rate is used above, other rates may be

applicable depending on the site. This analysis assumes that panels are facing South and inclined at an angle of between 20% and 40% and that there is no significant

shading on the panels.

Solar PV Annual Returns using Current FIT Rates









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System size (kWp) 2 kWp 4 kWp 10 kWp 20 kWp 50 kWp 100 kWp 150 kWp

Minimum Number of Solar PV Panels Required 8 16 40 80 200 400 600

Minimum area required for roof mount (m2) 13 26 66 132 330 660 990

Estimated proportion of electricity used on site 100% 100% 75% 50% 50% 50% 50%

Feed in Tariff (FIT) Rate (p/kWh) May vary dependant on Site 15.44 15.44 13.99 13.03 13.03 11.50 11.50

Expected Annual Output (kWh) from SAP2009 Calculation 1,717 3,434 8,584 17,168 42,920 85,840 128,760

Annual Income from Feed in Tariff (FIT) £265 £530 £1,201 £2,237 £5,592 £9,872 £14,807

Annual savings from offsetting electricity purchase (@12p) £206 £412 £773 £1,030 £2,575 £5,150 £7,726

Annual revenue from exporting excess electricity (@4.5p min) £0 £0 £97 £386 £966 £1,931 £2,897

Total Annual Financial Gain £471 £942 £2,070 £3,653 £9,133 £16,953 £25,430

Contact VG Energy for latest package pricing. Other size systems including larger systems are also available. The highest FIT Rate is used above, other rates may be

applicable depending on the site. This analysis assumes that panels are facing South and inclined at an angle of between 20% and 40% and that there is no significant

shading on the panels.

Solar PV Annual Returns using Current FIT Rates


G9X Turbine Range

2.0 MW Complete Versatility with Very High Efficiencies

Over 6,000 G9X turbines installed worldwide

Quality assured with IEC Certification

Comprehensive Gamesa Warranties with

Full Income Protection Insurance

G80 - IA (Towers: 60, 67, 78, & 100m)

G87 - IA/IIA (Towers: 67, 78, 90, & 100m)

G90 - IIA/IIIA (Towers: 67, 78, & 100m)

G97 - IIA/IIIA (Towers: 78, 90, 100, & 120m)

G114 - IIIA (Towers: 93, 120, & 140m)

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With more than 15 years’ experience, Gamesa is a global technological leader in the design,

manufacture, installation and maintenance of wind turbines, with more than 23,000 MW installed in 30

countries and 15,000 MW under maintenance .

The company has 31 production facilities in Europe, the US, China, India and Brazil and 8,300 employees

worldwide.

In 2011, Gamesa's consolidated revenues amounted to more than 3.3 billion euro and the net

profit was 50 million euro. International markets accounts for almost 93% of Gamesa sales.

Site Annual Mean Windspeed (AMWS) 5.5m/s 6m/s 6.5m/s 7m/s 7.5m/s 8m/s 8.5m/s

Gross Annual Energy Production AEP (kWh) 4,624,000 5,542,000 6,430,000 7,269,000 8,049,000 8,766,000 9,413,000

Net AEP (after losses estimated at 7%) 4,300,320 5,154,060 5,979,900 6,760,170 7,485,570 8,152,380 8,754,090

Annual income from FIT (@4.15p) £178,463 £213,893 £248,166 £280,547 £310,651 £338,324 £363,295

Revenue from exporting electricity ([email protected]) £236,518 £283,473 £328,895 £371,809 £411,706 £448,381 £481,475

Total Annual Gross Revenue £414,981 £497,367 £577,060 £652,356 £722,358 £786,705 £844,770

Estimated Cost of Annual Maintenance Contract £65,000 £65,000 £65,000 £65,000 £65,000 £65,000 £65,000

Total Annual Financial Gain (1st year) £349,981 £432,367 £512,060 £587,356 £657,358 £721,705 £779,770

Contact VG Energy for pricing for your individual site. Losses include transformer and cabling losses as well as estimated availability losses. All AEP values used above have been

provided by Gamesa Corporation.

Annual Returns from a Gamesa G97 (using the FIT rates which apply until 31st March 2014)

VG Energy Employees and Prospective Clients inspect a

Gamesa G9X nacelle during manufacture in Spain.

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GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY : EVERLASTING ENERGY


G52 500kW and 850kW

G58 500kW and 850kW

52m or 58m rotor

Quality assured with IEC Certification

10,000 G52 & G58 turbines installed worldwide

Comprehensive Warranties with

Full Income Protection

Model Gamesa G52 Gamesa G58

IEC Certificated YES - Class IA YES - Class IIA

Rotor Diameter 52 58

Power options 500kW and 850kW

Tower Heights 44, 49, 55, and 65m 49, 55, 65, and 74m

Low Temperature Option YES YES

High Corrosion Option YES YES

Summary of Gamesa G5X Models offered by VG Energy

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Key Gamesa Advantages

Gamesa is one of the largest wind

turbine manufacturers in the World

All Turbines Have Full IEC Certification

Comprehensive Gamesa Warranties

Gamesa Parts base in Glasgow

Finance and Insurance Packages

Full Income Protection Available

GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY : EVERLASTING ENERGY

President Barack Obama addresses Gamesa staff during a recent visit

Annual Returns from a Gamesa G58-500 (using the FIT rates which apply until 31st March 2014)

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Gross Annual Energy Production AEP (kWh) 1,422,398 1,667,203 1,896,110 2,106,455 2,297,069 2,467,540 2,617,798

Net AEP (after losses estimated at 7%) 1,322,830 1,550,499 1,763,382 1,959,003 2,136,274 2,294,813 2,434,552


Revenue from exporting electricity (@5.5p) £72,756 £85,277 £96,986 £107,745 £117,495 £126,215 £133,900




Contact VG Energy for pricing for your individual site. Losses include transformer and cabling losses as well as estimated availability losses. All AEP values used above

have been provided by Gamesa Corporation.


Mid Size and High Wind Specialists

Quality Assured with IEC Certification

IEC Class 1A—built to last on any site

Tip height less than 50m (on a 30m tower)

Ideal for farm and business

Easy Transport and Install

“Full service” operations, maintenance

and extended warranty agreement

for 5 or 10 years, underwritten by

US industrial giant General Dynamics.

Rotor diameter: 33.2m

Tower Heights: 30 and 50m

Windflow Technology Ltd

250kW

330kW

500kW

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500 kW Class 2A coming soon:

45 m rotor and 500 kW rating for low

and medium wind sites

Stretched version of certified and

proven Windflow 500 class 1A

Up to 2,100 MWh/yr, genuine 500 kW.

Variable speed for increased

production and sound level

management

Tip heights from 60 m for speed

through planning

Light and compact for easier site access

than de-rated “500 kW” turbines

Now in development, prototype testing

in Q3 2013, production thereafter

Speak to our sales staff to get the latest

specification for your project









The Windflow turbine is a fully IEC certified turbine, which is

manufactured to the highest quality exclusively in New Zealand,

Australia, UK and Europe. Independent Certification was carried out

by Lloyd’s Register in the UK and covers the design as well as the

manufacturing processes.

The company’s flagship turbine, the Windflow 500, has a tried and

tested track record, with almost 100 turbines operating on some of

the toughest, windiest wind farm locations in the world, including

the first UK turbine which has been installed on Orkney.

IEC Certified by Lloyd’s Register

Annual Returns from a Windflow W33-500 (using the FIT rates which apply until 31st March 2014)

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Site Annual Mean Windspeed (AMWS) 6.5m/s 7m/s 7.5m/s 8m/s 8.5m/s 9m/s 9.5m/s 10m/s

Gross Annual Energy Production AEP (kWh) 774,298 940,131 1,108,526 1,276,228 1,440,629 1,599,701 1,751,883 1,895,969

Net AEP (after losses estimated at 7%) 720,097 874,322 1,030,929 1,186,892 1,339,785 1,487,722 1,629,251 1,763,251

Annual income from FIT (@18.04p) £129,905 £157,728 £185,980 £214,115 £241,697 £268,385 £293,917 £318,091

Revenue from exporting electricity (@5.5p) £39,605 £48,088 £56,701 £65,279 £73,688 £81,825 £89,609 £96,979

Total Annual Gross Revenue £169,511 £205,815 £242,681 £279,394 £315,385 £350,210 £383,526 £415,069

Estimated Cost of Annual Maintenance and Extended Warranty £18,000 £18,000 £18,000 £18,990 £21,437 £23,804 £26,068 £28,212

Total Annual Financial Gain (1st year) £151,511 £187,815 £224,681 £260,404 £293,949 £326,406 £357,458 £386,857

Contact VG Energy for pricing for your individual site. Losses include transformer and cabling losses as well as estimated availability losses. All AEP values used above have been provided by

Windflow Technology Ltd.


The Endurance X-29 is a medium sized wind turbine that has

been engineered by Norwin, a Danish wind turbine company

with over 25 years experience, and manufactured by

Endurance Wind Power in the UK, it is a 225kW wind turbine

with a 29m rotor diameter that has been designed to produce

renewable energy efficiently, reliably, safely and quietly.

The X-29 is ideal for farms, community projects as well as

commercial and industrial sites.

The X-29's very efficient generator operates at a low level

resistance allowing the turbine to start producing energy at a

wind speed of just 4 m/s. This makes the X-29 an ideal

solution for those wishing to reap a higher power yield

than a smaller turbine, yet who don’t want to or cannot

install a large 500kW or a 750kW turbine.

Green Energy That Works™

First Norwin 225 installed in 1984

Tower heights: 30m, 40m, and 50m

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Manufactured in the UK

X-29 225kW

Engineered Simplicity - Stall Regulated

Known in the industry as “Bomb Proof”









”When simplicity makes sense” are the keywords for the

Norwin 225 kW turbines, now manufactured by Endurance

Wind Power. The origin of the turbine goes back to 1984

when the first turbine of this family was installed. Since then

several hundred have been installed on three continents.

Some turbines have been in operation for almost 30 years –

without experiencing major problems – and are still running.

Throughout their history, it has been of utmost importance to

Norwin that machine simplicity is the focus to keep

maintenance costs down.

First Minister, Alex Salmond, admiring a Norwin turbine in the UK

Annual Returns from an Endurance X-29 225kW (using the FIT rates which apply until 31st March 2014)

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Gross Annual Energy Production AEP (kWh) 356,000 442,000 529,000 615,000 699,000 778,000 852,000

Net AEP (after losses estimated at 7%) 331,080 411,060 491,970 571,950 650,070 723,540 792,360


Revenue from exporting electricity ([email protected]) £18,209 £22,608 £27,058 £31,457 £35,754 £39,795 £43,580




Contact VG Energy for pricing for your individual site. Losses include transformer and cabling losses as well as estimated availability losses. All AEP values used above

have been provided by Endurance Wind Power Inc.

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The WES250 is a two bladed, high

performing and reliable 250 kW wind

turbine. With a rotor diameter of 30 meters it

can outperform similar size turbines. The mechanical

components of the WES250 are based on the original

reliable design from 1994, while the electrical

components utilise recent technological advances

and are state of the art.









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Site Annual Mean Windspeed (AMWS) 6m/s 6.5m/s 7m/s 7.5m/s 8m/s 8.5m/s

Gross Annual Energy Production AEP (kWh) 465,922 562,680 659,383 753,856 844,486 930,151

Net AEP (after losses estimated at 7%) 433,307 523,292 613,226 701,086 785,372 865,040

Annual income from FIT (@18.04p) £78,169 £94,402 £110,626 £126,476 £141,681 £156,053

Revenue from exporting electricity ([email protected]) £23,832 £28,781 £33,727 £38,560 £43,195 £47,577

Total Annual Gross Revenue £102,001 £123,183 £144,353 £165,036 £184,877 £203,631

Estimated Cost of Annual Maintenance £6,000 £6,000 £6,132 £7,011 £7,854 £8,650

Total Annual Financial Gain (1st year) £96,001 £117,183 £138,221 £158,025 £177,023 £194,980

Contact VG Energy for pricing for your individual site. Losses include cabling losses as well as estimated availability losses. All AEP values used above have been

provided by Wind Energy Solutions (WES).

Annual Returns from a WES250 (using the FIT rates which apply until 31st March 2014)

The WES wind turbines have proven to be durable and reliable while having high performance.

The first turbines have been around since 1983, and are still going strong and generate energy for their owners. The WES two-bladed rotor has an unique hinged system and a

passive blade angle adjustment. This unique, robust mechanism guarantees high efficiency and needs only simple and little maintenance.

Model: WES 250 Design Class: II

Maximum Power: 250kW

Rotor Diameter: 30m

Cut-in Wind Speed: 2.7m/s

Cut-out Wind Speed: 25m/s

Survival Wind Speed: 60m/s (134 mph)

Available Tower Heights: 30, 39m, & 48m


50kW, 60kW & 100kW

NPS60kW-21m (Class II)

NPS60kW-23m (Class III/S)

NPS100kW-21m (Class II)

NPS100kW-24m (Class III/S)

Direct Drive Reliability

Permanent Magnet

Stall Regulated Simplicity

Designed and Built to IEC

standards in the United States

Over 30 years of Experience

developing and manufacturing

wind turbines

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Annual Returns from NPS100-24 (using the FIT rates which apply until 31st March 2014)

Northern Power Systems has been delivering innovative wind

energy solutions in a changing landscape for over 34 years.

Northern Power Systems is a fully integrated company that

designs, manufactures, sells and services wind turbines into

the global marketplace from its headquarters in Vermont with

offices in Massachusetts and Michigan, USA, as well as

Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Italy.

Model: NPS60-21 NPS60-23 NPS100-21 NPS100-24

Design Class: IIA III/S IIA III/S

Rated Power: 60kW 60kW 100kW 100kW

Rotor Diameter: 21 m 23 m 21 m 24 m

Cut-in Wind Speed: 3.5 m/s 3 m/s 3.5 m/s 3 m/s

Design max AMWS: 8.5 m/s 7.0 m/s 8.5 m/s 7.0 m/s

Tower Heights: 23, 30, and 37 m 23, 30, and 37 m

Annual Returns from a NPS100-21 (using the FIT rates which apply until 31st March 2014) Site Annual Mean Windspeed (AMWS) 5.5m/s 6m/s 6.5m/s 7m/s 7.5m/s 8m/s 8.5m/s




Annual savings from offsetting electricity purchase (20,000 kWh@12p) £2,400 £2,400 £2,400 £2,400 £2,400 £2,400 £2,400

Annual revenue from exporting excess electricity ([email protected]) £8,518 £10,379 £12,189 £13,913 £15,532 £17,033 £18,408


Estimated Cost of Annual Maintenance £1,200 £1,200 £1,200 £1,200 £1,200 £1,200 £1,200


Contact VG Energy for pricing for your individual site. Losses include cabling losses as well as estimated availability losses. All AEP values used above have been calculated from

information provided by Northern Power Systems.

Annual Returns from a NPS60-23 (using the FIT rates which apply until 31st March 2014)

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Site Annual Mean Windspeed (AMWS) 4.5m/s 5m/s 5.5m/s 6m/s 6.5m/s 7m/s




Annual savings from offsetting electricity purchase (20,000 kWh@12p) £2,400 £2,400 £2,400 £2,400 £2,400 £2,400

Annual revenue from exporting excess electricity ([email protected]) £4,715 £6,369 £8,023 £9,570 £11,064 £12,398





calculated from information provided by Northern Power Systems.

Site Annual Mean Windspeed (AMWS) 4.5m/s 5m/s 5.5m/s 6m/s 6.5m/s 7m/s





Annual revenue from exporting excess electricity ([email protected]) £5,875 £8,002 £10,213 £12,429 £14,585 £16,627





calculated from information provided by Northern Power Systems.


A modern 50kW wind turbine designed and built in

America for the Agricultural & Industrial markets

Direct drive generator

(No gearbox, torque reducer, or belts)

Very Low Maintenance

Excellent power control from the Variable Frequency Drive

Designed to IEC 61400 standards

Very efficient in medium and low wind

Comprehensive Argosy Warranties

Insurance Packages Available with Full Income Protection

Cut In: 2.7m/s

Rated Power: 50kW

3 Phase and Split Phase Options

Rotor Diameter: 16.5m

Generator: Permanent Magnet

Tower Heights: 18m, 24m, 30m & 36m

Optional hydraulic towers

Argosy AW 50 kW

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Direct Drive (No gearbox or belts)

Argosy turbines are exceptionally versatile and can be configured to fit an array of

applications. The Argosy turbines are American designed and manufactured in the Argosy

facility in Ohio. Argosy strive for simplicity in their turbine design, this, combined with

Argosy’s commitment to quality, means that their equipment is built to last with minimal

on-going servicing and

maintenance costs during the

lifetime of the product.

As a turbine of this size will

generally be required to operate

for 140,000 hours in it’s lifetime,

it is vital to purchase a machine

which is heavily built and has a

minimum of moving components.

Annual Returns from an Argosy AW 50 kW (using the FIT rates which apply until 31st March 2014) Site Annual Mean Windspeed (AMWS) 5.5m/s 6m/s 6.5m/s 7m/s 7.5m/s 8m/s 8.5m/s





Annual revenue from exporting excess electricity ([email protected]) £5,531 £6,800 £8,011 £9,143 £10,184 £11,130 £11,979




Contact VG Energy for pricing for your individual site. Losses include cabling losses as well as estimated availability losses. All AEP values used above have been provided by Argosy

Windpower.

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A Turbine Size to Suit Your Needs

Over 1000 WES Units Installed Worldwide

Turbine Mechanical Designs Tested for 30 years

New Modern Styling

Modern Electrical and Control Systems

Ideal for Farm and Business

Comprehensive Warranties with Full Income Protection Insurance Available

Model WES 50 WES 80 WES 100 Design Class III II II

Maximum Power 70kW 80kW 100kW

Rotor Diameter 20m 18m 18m

Survival Wind Speed 53m/s (119 mph) 60m/s (134 mph)

Tower Heights 24, 30, & 39m 18, 24, 30, & 39m














Revenue from exporting excess electricity ([email protected]) £5,515 £7,169 £8,823 £10,424 £12,024 £13,465






Annual Returns from a WES 50 (using the FIT rates which apply until 31st March 2014)

Annual Returns from WES 100 (using the FIT rates which apply until 31st March 2014)

Annual Returns from a WES 80 (using the FIT rates which apply until 31st March 2014)

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The WES wind turbines have proven to be durable and reliable while having high performance.

The first turbines have been around since 1983, and are still going strong and generate energy for their owners. The WES two-bladed rotor has an unique hinged system and a

passive blade angle adjustment. This unique, robust mechanism guarantees high efficiency and needs only simple and little maintenance.
























Westwind Established

in 1980.

20kW is a tried and tested turbine

model, generating reliably

for 15 years.

Designed & Manufactured

in the UK.

Direct Drive (no gearbox or belts)

Design Simplicity ensures High Reliability

and Low Maintenance

Single phase, Split Phase, or Three Phase.

Tested and Warranted to strongest Class 1 wind conditions.

Insurance backed warranty for up to 10 years.

Spare parts readily available

Cut-in wind speed: 2.7m/s. Cut Out: None.

Tower heights: 15m, 18m, and 22m .

Hydraulic towers available.

20kW

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Annual Returns from a Westwind 20kW (using the FIT rates which apply until 31st March 2014)

20kW The Westwind company was established in 1980 and has specialised in designing and

manufacturing small and reliable wind turbines for over 30 years. The Westwind 20kW

Wind Turbine has been on the market for 15 years and has proved itself to be an efficient

and reliable wind turbine. During 2011 the turbine underwent MCS testing in the harsh

conditions of South Uist in the outer Hebrides. Approval was granted in Jan 2012 and the

turbine is now eligible for FIT tariffs.

Site Annual Mean Windspeed (AMWS) 5m/s 6m/s 7m/s 8m/s 9m/s 10m/s

MCS Certified Gross Annual Energy Production AEP (kWh) 28,095 43,274 58,578 71,731 81,955 88,713




Annual revenue from exporting excess electricity ([email protected]) £336 £1,020 £1,708 £2,300 £2,761 £3,065


Estimated Cost of Annual Maintenance £750 £750 £750 £750 £750 £750



provided by Westwind Wind Turbines and are independently certified to MCS requirements, for further information including uncertainties ask for a copy of the

freely available Westwind MCS summary report. No company in the VG Energy group guarantees or warrants this information for any purpose.

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A modern and quiet 12kW wind turbine

designed and built in the United States

Direct drive generator (No gearbox or belts)

MCS Certified guaranteed to claim FITs

Includes a 5 year warranty with 5 years of

free service (then only service once every 3 years)

No scheduled servicing costs until the end of year 8!

Designed to IEC 61400-02 standards (Class 2)

Available for Single Phase and Three Phase

442SR 12kW Modern and Quiet Direct Drive Wind Turbine.

Free comprehensive Xzeres 5 year parts and labour Warranty with 5 years

of servicing included (then only service once every 3 years).

Xzeres warranty extendable to 10 years. Spare Parts always in stock.

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Cut in: 2.2m/s, Rotor diameter: 7.2m

Tower heights: 15m, 18m, and 25m (fully hydraulic)

Peak power: 12 kW, Rated power (@11m/s): 10kW

Over 200 Xzeres 442SR wind turbines installed Worldwide

Xzeres Corp is listed on the US Stock Market

Insurance and Finance Packages Available

Modern and Quiet Direct Drive Wind Turbine.

Free comprehensive Xzeres 5 year parts and labour Warranty with 5 years

of servicing included (then only service once every 3 years).

Xzeres warranty extendable to 10 years. Spare Parts always in stock.

Annual Returns from an Xzeres 442SR (using the FIT rates which apply until 31st March 2014)

Site Annual Mean Windspeed (AMWS) 5m/s 5.5m/s 6m/s 6.5m/s 7m/s 7.5m/s 8m/s 8.5m/s

Gross Annual Energy Production AEP (kWh) 18,949 23,421 28,032 32,662 37,205 41,583 45,734 49,611

Net AEP (after losses estimated at 3%) 18,381 22,718 27,191 31,682 36,089 40,336 44,362 48,123

Annual income from FIT (@21.65p) £3,979 £4,919 £5,887 £6,859 £7,813 £8,733 £9,604 £10,419

Annual savings from offsetting electricity purchase (20,000 kWh@12p) £2,206 £2,400 £2,400 £2,400 £2,400 £2,400 £2,400 £2,400

Annual revenue from exporting excess electricity ([email protected]) £0 £126 £334 £542 £747 £944 £1,130 £1,305

Total Annual Gross Revenue £6,185 £7,445 £8,621 £9,801 £10,960 £12,076 £13,135 £14,123

Estimated Cost of Annual Maintenance £350 £350 £350 £350 £350 £350 £350 £350

Total Annual Financial Gain (1st year) £5,835 £7,095 £8,271 £9,451 £10,610 £11,726 £12,785 £13,773


provided by Xzeres Corp.

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Gaia-Wind 133 11kW “Designed for locations with average annual wind

speeds of between 10-17mph (4.5-7.5 m/s),

the 133 turbine is ideally suited to sites

with large open spaces such as farms,

rural properties, businesses,

and community projects.” High energy production: A large 13m blade allows the turbine to capture much more energy from the wind than similar rated turbines, which means higher electricity production.

Faster payback: High energy production means earlier payback on your investment, and greater earnings.

Rigorously tested design: Nearly 20 years of Danish design experience and field testing. Rigorously tested and approved by Risø in Denmark (HB Certificate), TÜV-NEL in United Kingdom (MCS Accreditation), and NREL in USA. Quiet running: One of the quietest turbines of its size thanks to a constant speed blade rotation. Reliability and safety: Three levels of braking mechanisms ensure that the blade never runs out of control.

Available parts: Quality off-the-shelf components are used so you can always be assured of spare parts.

Warranty: Five year warranty









About Gaia-Wind An established designer and manufacturer of small

wind turbines ideally suited to farms, rural properties, businesses, and community projects.

Gaia-Wind turbines have a long track record of performance. Over 500 wind turbines have been installed worldwide with a combined operational

history of more than 1500 years.

The 133 turbine benefits from more than 20 years of Danish design experience, and the company

continues to invest in its research and development.

Originally a Danish company established in 1993, Gaia’s global headquarters are now located in

Glasgow, Scotland. The Gaia-Wind 133 turbine is UK MCS approved,

has been rigorously tested in the USA, and has had Danish HBO certification for several years.

Annual Returns from a Gaia Wind 133 11kW (using the FIT rates which apply until 31st March 2014)

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Energy production: The Gaia-wind 133 is one of the

most productive small wind turbines in the 10-20kW range. It is a highly productive and quiet running MCS certified turbine, designed to operate in moderate wind speeds. The turbine's large blade design means more renewable

energy collected from the wind, and more electricity.

Designed in Denmark,

manufactured in Scotland






Annual revenue from exporting excess electricity ([email protected]) £56 £310 £545 £780 £973 £1,166 £1,307




Contact VG Energy for pricing for your individual site. Losses include cabling losses as well as estimated availability losses. All AEP values used above have been provided by

Gaia Wind.


KW6 - 6kW

Ideal for sites with limited space

Large numbers installed in the UK and 2000+

turbines of this model installed worldwide

Comprehensive Kingspan Warranties

and Full Income Protection Insurance Available

Manufactured in the UK

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Site Annual Mean Windspeed (AMWS) 5m/s 6m/s 7m/s 8m/s 9m/s 10m/s 11m/s





Annual revenue from exporting excess electricity ([email protected]) £0 £0 £0 £117 £288 £423 £521


Estimated Cost of Annual Maintenance £500 £500 £500 £500 £500 £500 £500


Contact VG Energy for pricing for your individual site. Losses include cabling losses as well as estimated availability losses. All AEP values used above have been provided

by Kingspan Renewables Ltd.

Survival Wind Speed: 70m/s

Rotor diameter: 5.5m

Peak output: 6.1kW

Tower Heights: 9m*, 11.6m,

and 15m* (* Hydraulic option)

Kingspan's range of Small-Scale

Wind Turbines is the result of over

30 year’s research, development

and innovation – rigorously tested

in some of the harshest and most

extreme wind conditions around

the globe.

Kingspan Wind turbines have been

installed in over 60 countries,

covering every continent and

accumulating over 40 million run

hours.

Annual Returns from a Kingspan KW6 (using the FIT rates which apply until 31st March 2014)

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Leading Landowner Returns

t: 01563 829990

e: [email protected]

w: www.vgenergy.co.uk

Enquire now for a free site survey

Earn up to £100,000 per turbine per year

from a 500kW or 850kW turbine

We install the largest wind turbines

that planners or the grid will allow

No money or involvement

required from the landowner

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WindVestments, in conjunction with VG Energy, offer the

best returns available in the market to rent your land for wind

turbine developments.

VG Energy’s full range of wind turbines, combined with their

in-house planning teams, ensure the highest possible chance

of installing the most suitable turbine on your land.

We are a Turn-Key organisation that will deal with every

aspect of the project from initial site visit through planning,

construction, and operation of the project on your land.

Leading Landowner Returns

Lease Your Land to the Experts

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All Replacement Parts are Available on

all Products that VG Energy Promote!

During the manufacturers warranty period, VG Energy service and maintain your equipment with

qualified staff and by using spare parts directly from the manufacturer.

VG Energy has multiple teams of fully qualified engineers to cover all aspects of repairs and servicing

Wind turbines are machines and they will breakdown from time to time. We pride ourselves in our ability to minimise

any downtime and have the machine back operating as quickly as possible

VG Energy Ltd can now supply all spare parts for the Proven P35-2 Turbine. All parts are sourced from the original

Proven suppliers

Please visit our website for information on spare parts and price lists

VG Energy Parts and Maintenance

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VG Energy maintenance staff are fully trained by the manufacturers and

provide cost effective servicing and repairs for all of our products.

Keep your investment performing

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Wind Turbine Feasibility Studies

A Wind Turbine Feasibility Study from VG

Energy is a low cost method of determining

what turbine, or turbines, would be the

perfect size for your site. It can be a great

first step on the path to obtaining a

successful planning consent for your wind

energy development. It also lowers the risk

of coming up against significant issues

during the planning process, these

potential issues can waste time and money

if these are not properly understood early

on in the process.

The comprehensive assessment made on

your site will determine what the maximum

allowable size that a turbine could be, and

what the best location, or locations on your

site would be.

Our experienced and highly trained planning and consultancy

staff will provide detailed information on each of the following:

Current national, regional and local planning policies.

Potential radar constraints – both MoD and NATS.

Potential landscape and visual impacts.

Potential historic and cultural heritage constraints.

Potential noise and/or shadow flicker receptors.

Potential designated environmental sites.

Onsite ecological features.

Wind resource identification at the site.

Site access and road design.

Identification of electrical grid connection potential and associated costs.

Summary of findings and Recommendations.

The outcome of this process is a comprehensive

Feasibility Study that will present a range of turbine options

that would be feasible at your site.

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Planning Permission & Grid Connection

VG Energy have a range of wind turbine planning

and grid connection packs which are tailor-made

for the UK wind turbine market. These planning

packs cover all appropriate areas that are needed

to successfully obtain planning permission and grid

connection agreement for most wind energy

developments.

For more difficult sites the standard packs have

optional extra components that may be required

to achieve success.

Obtaining planning permission for any wind

turbine project is a difficult and demanding

process which is constantly evolving. Our standard

packs have been designed to offer our customers

the very best value for money as well as the most

comprehensive assessment procedure available.

Our expert and experienced planning consultants,

through repeated success, have earned VG Energy

one of the highest regarded reputations in the

business. VG Energy’s success can be attributed to

the fact that our objectives are closely aligned to

our customers, as both parties desire the project

to quickly succeed so that the project can be built.

For further information or for details of our pricing

structure please contact your sales advisor.

The VG planning packs are detailed below and are

divided into power output and height categories.

These packs have been developed from years of

experience of providing planning services to our

clients. The different packs reflect the level of

assessment required by the local bodies and the

associated costs of the size of the development.

ST - for small wind turbines up to 25kW and

24m tip height

MTB - for medium wind turbines up to 100kW

and below 38m tip height

MT - is for medium wind turbines up to 225kW

and 50m tip height

LT - is for large wind turbines up to 850kW and

80m tip height

For larger developments VG Energy will provide

a custom package suitable for that specific site.

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In-house Specialist Technical Services

At VG Energy we have our own in-house technical

specialist staff. Operating independently run

consultancy departments within the VG Energy

brand, our staffing includes:

Planning Consultants

Landscape Architects

Licenced Ecologists

Grid Engineers

Acoustic Consultants

Radar Consultants

Wind Analysts

Civil Engineers

GIS Mapping Specialists

CAD Drawing Specialists

Land Purchase and Leasing Advisors

Community Liaison Personnel

The advantages this brings to our customers are

that we operate to our customers individual

timescales and have full control over the written

reports. No additional or unnecessary work is

undertaken just to keep the business going and

there is a single point of contact for all our

customers’ needs. We are able to offer our

customers the best possible value for money from

our comprehensive and professional services.

We can also offer our services to those landowners

who have tried to obtain planning permission via

other avenues and been unsuccessful because of

the need for high quality specialist Environmental

Impact Assessment requirements, acoustic

limitations, radar restrictions, ecological surveys

and mitigation factors, wind speeds, GIS mapping

or CAD technical drawing quality or for other

reasons.

Please contact one of our sales team members for

any enquiries relating to our specialist services.

Within the VG Energy group, our independently

run consultancy services are able to undertake and

report on any of the issues which may arise

relating to your site during the planning process.

Some of the services our specialist staff can offer are:

Radar Studies

Basic Radar and Aeronautical Assessment

Gridded Radar Assessment

Technical Radar Assessment

MoD consultation – radar or low flying

safeguarding

NATS consultation – En Route or Air Traffic

Control (ATC)

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Landscape Studies

Wireframe drawings, Zone of Theoretical

Visibility (ZTV) mapping and Photomontages

Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA)

Cumulative Landscape and Visual Impact

Assessment (CLVIA) - where turbines in the

surrounding area are assessed subject to

Council guidelines

Ecological and Environmental Studies

Targeted desk-based Ecological Assessment

Phase 1 Habitat Survey and report

Bird, Bat, Land Mammal, Amphibian and Reptile

Surveys and reports

Draft Schedule of Mitigation

Waste Management Plan

Noise and Shadow Flicker Studies

Turbine Noise Propagation

Assessment

Cumulative Turbine Noise

Propagation Assessment

Background Noise

Assessment

Shadow Flicker Mapping

Assessment

Planning Consultants; Landscape Architects; Licenced Ecologists; Grid Engineers; Acoustic Consultants;

Radar Consultants; Wind Analysts; Civil Engineers; GIS Mapping Specialists; CAD Drawing Specialists;

Land Purchase and Leasing Advisors; and experienced Community Liaison Personnel

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Quick Assessment This is a cost effective way of getting a better estimate of your

site wind speed than the industry standard NOABL database.

Virtual Met Mast (VMM) Virtual Met Mast™ provides a valuable solution for the small

and medium wind market. It provides a low cost, highly

accurate assessment of the long-term wind conditions at a

specified site at an early stage in the process without having

to install a site mast.

Generates key statistics - mean wind speed, direction, wind

shear, 50 year maximum gust, and turbulence

High certainty outputs - have been verified against 1,000 site-

years of data from more than 60 sites in the UK and Europe

Virtual Met Mast Plus (VMM+) VMM+ combines the accuracy of the VMM (above) with short

term site measurements (generally 3 months) to provide

extremely accurate estimation of the actual conditions of

your site. Conventional methods take 12 to 24 months of site

measurements to achieve this level of accuracy.

Setting the standards for wind

Wind Assessment - UK Met Office

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Met Masts for Wind Assessment

Prices from £7,500

Meteorological Masts for Site Wind Assessment

30m, 40m, and 50m Masts Available

Hydraulically Installed - Quick, Cost Effective & Safe

Bankable Data for Project Finance

Most Cost Effective System in Market

Perfect Solution for MET Office VMM+ study

Collect accurate wind data with MEASNET certified instrumentation

No foundations required

No access tracks required

Quick 1 day install

Minimum Hire only 3 Months

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Renewable Energy - Insurance Cover

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Clark Thomson Insurance Brokers offer insurance cover, underwritten by leading international insurers, which is designed specifically for VG Energy wind turbines.

Benefits of dealing with Clark Thomson

Facility with one of the world’s leading insurers for wind turbine developments across the UK

Eight offices throughout Scotland with a unique spread of locations

Local broker supporting local development

Professionally qualified staff

Chartered Insurance Brokers

Experience in providing insurance solutions for the renewable energy sector

Clark Thomson’s Renewable Energy product includes:

All Risk cover including breakdown cover

Income Protection cover

Cover available through this facility for 5kW Wind Turbines up to 850kW devices

Competitive rates with low minimum premiums

Offered through

Clark Thomson Insurance Brokers

For further details contact:

Kevin Hancock

Tel: 01856 876722

Mobile: 07733 326245

[email protected]

Graeme Christie

Tel: 01738 492002

[email protected]

www.clarkthomson.co.uk

Clark Thomson Insurance Brokers

Ltd is authorised and regulated by

the Financial Services Authority

Registered in Scotland No. 173507

Clark Thomson Insurance Brokers Ltd is

authorised and regulated by the Financial

Services Authority.









Insurance: Frequently Asked Questions

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Why Clark Thomson Insurance Brokers?

For a number of years we have been involved in the renewable energy sector providing advice and insurance cover for wind, wave and tidal energy devices. We are Chartered Insurance Brokers with 8 offices throughout Scotland.

Clark Thomson offer access to some of the world’s leading renewable energy insurers, who have specific industry knowledge and proven track records in providing insurance solutions for this industry

What cover is available under our micro generation policy?

Clark Thomson Insurance Brokers Ltd offer an “All Risks” cover (fire, lightning, explosion, aircraft, malicious damage, earthquake, storm, flood, impact, theft and accidental damage) including breakdown and resultant loss of income.

Employers Liability and Public Liability insurance can also be arranged if required.

Cover is available throughout the United Kingdom.

Is Breakdown cover required if the turbine is protected by the Manufacturers Warranty?

This is a fair question but it is unlikely that the Manufacturers warranty will cover the following which are covered by our policy :-

Operator error, other than failure to maintain.

Failure or fluctuation of the electricity supply.

Resultant loss of income.

How is a Loss of Income claim calculated?

The insurers would examine the income generated by the turbine historically against the period of interruption.

They would also consider the wind speeds during the period of interruption.

Your Insurer may look to obtain performance data from turbines in similar areas for the period of interruption.

All of the above information would be considered along with the size and type of turbine involved.

What are the key factors determining the premium?

Make of turbine

Value of turbine

Estimated annual income

Claims experience

There are also discounts for multi-turbine projects.

What are the main exclusions?

Radioactive Contamination

Sonic Booms

Terrorism (this can be purchased separately for an additional premium)

War

Wear and Tear and other Gradually Operating Causes

Prototypical or Experimental equipment

Deliberate Act in withholding or restricting supply of public utilities

If I did have a claim, what is the excess?

The material damage excess will vary depending on the size of the turbine with a minimum of £500. The loss of income section will carry a minimum of a 7 day excess period.

How can you obtain a quotation from Clark Thomson Insurance Brokers Ltd?

Quotations and cover are arranged directly with Clark Thomson via:

Kevin Hancock ([email protected])

01856 87 6722

Graeme Christie ([email protected])

01738 492002

A full policy wording is available on request.


The VG Energy Process

Our range of advice will cover each stage of the development and installation process. We initially supply some general information on our products and services which you will find in this booklet and in further documentation as required. If you would like some more specific advice on what renewable system is suitable for you, then one of our survey team will come to your property to determine your requirements and explain your options. They will also conduct a full site survey in order to ascertain the best possible solution for you or your business.

During the site survey we will discuss your renewable energy needs in detail, assess your property for suitability, assist in choosing the right system for your needs and advise you on the next steps to having your project supplied, installed and commissioned by VG Energy.

We will then send you a full quotation that will detail the recommended system and the costs.

If you wish to proceed with the system as quoted, then a deposit or planning fee is required to be paid to VG Energy. We then obtain any consents or agreements that may be required.

Once Planning and Grid Connection have been gained a full supply, install, and maintenance contract is entered into. VG Energy are unique in that we perform all of these steps in-house with our own fully qualified and professional staff.

During the procurement, construction and installation stages a VG Energy Project Manager will be assigned to be your point of contact during this process. This ensures that you are well informed of the progress and enables each stage of your installation to be carried out to the highest standard.

See the chart near the back of this document for further details of the full process of successfully developing a renewable energy project.

VG Energy Offices

VG Energy has front line offices in easy to reach locations in different geographical areas of the

UK. Each of these front line offices has local sales consultants as well as local planning staff that understand the local councils and District Network Operators (DNOs). The local staff are backed up by the full weight of the resources at VG Head Office as well as the VG Operations Office.

The VG Operations Office encompasses the VG installation, commissioning and maintenance functions as well as the spare parts depot. The large spare parts warehouse is situated beside the turbine storage warehouse and both are managed from the adjoining operations office.

See the back cover for details of the current office locations, and members of our surveying team are also stationed throughout the UK. Call our head office or visit our web site for further information.

An Explanation of the UK FiT Scheme

The UK Feed-in Tariff Scheme (FiT), which went live on 1st April 2010, is an environmental programme introduced by the UK Government to promote widespread uptake of a range of small and medium scale renewable electricity generation technologies.

This scheme can be highly lucrative for those owning suitable renewable energy systems. The FiT scheme has been set up with specific size bands for renewable developments, this gives higher tariffs for smaller projects which enables all renewable energy projects to have similar returns on investment. The relevant tariffs are used within this document for each calculation.

This tariff is paid by your electricity supply company for all units of electricity that are generated from your renewable project, even if you use all the units yourself. Any excess electricity can be exported to the grid for a further payment.

Once a generator has connected to the grid and registers for the FIT Scheme then that rate (which is inflated annually with the RPI: Retail Price Index) is guaranteed by the Government to be paid to you by your supply company for 20 years.

VG Energy and the UK FIT Scheme

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Key Benefits of VG Energy

VG Energy can offer the complete development and build, including:

Site survey and Feasibility Studies

Planning Application (if required)

Line Survey Application (if required)

Equipment Procurement

Project Management

Civil Works

Electrical Connection

Equipment Installation

Equipment Commissioning

On-going Operation & Maintenance

Insurance and Finance Packages

General Advantages

VG Energy employs 60+ staff specialising in Wind Turbines.

In-house Planning Teams and Grid Experts.

VG Energy deals directly with the equipment manufacturers to keeps costs to a minimum.

Maintenance staff and installers trained directly by the equipment manufacturers.

VG Energy can also take ownership of projects and pays industry leading land rentals to the landowner (WindVestments).

RenewableUK Company Member

The VG Energy team is proud to be full members of RenewableUK, which is the trade and professional body for the UK wind and marine renewables industries. Formed in 1978, RenewableUK is the leading renewable energy trade association in the UK.

VG Accreditations

ISO9001 - VG Energy Group achieved ISO9001

status in June 2010 which shows our commitment to offering the highest quality products and customer service available.

ISO14001 - VG Energy Group also achieved the

environmental certification ISO14001 standard in 2010 which helps us to protect the environment as we perform our business operations by continuously monitoring and controlling our environmental impact.

MCS Certification - VG Energy Group is fully

accredited by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) and only offer products which are also accredited by the same scheme (where applicable). MCS is designed to evaluate products and installers against robust criteria for micro-generation technologies, providing greater protection for consumers and ensuring that their money is spent in an effective and safe manner.

REAL Assurance Scheme Members - VG

Energy are members of this scheme which ensures domestic consumer protection when purchasing renewable and low carbon systems.

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http://www.iso.org/iso/iso_catalogue/management_and_leadership_standards/quality_management.htm

http://www.iso.org/iso/iso_catalogue/management_and_leadership_standards/environmental_management.htm

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Wind Turbine Project Development Process

Initial Contact and Site Feasibility

Enquiry from Potential

Customer

Site Survey performed

by VG Energy

VG Energy Feasibility

Study of Specific Site

(if required)

Commitment to begin

Project

Project Development and Planning

Planning Application

Prepared and Submitted

by VG Energy

Lines Survey Application

Prepared and Submitted

by VG Energy

Planning and Grid

Connection Approvals

Gained

Turbine Purchase

Agreement

Turbine Supply and Site Preparation

Turbine Delivery

Timeframe

Access Track

Construction (if required) Foundation Construction

Grid Connection

Construction

Project Construction and Commissioning

Turbine Erection Turbine Commissioning FIT (Feed in Tariff)

Registration

Handover of Project to

Customer

Turbine Operation and Maintenance

Manufacturer’s

Warranty

Scheduled Maintenance

of Turbine

Monitoring of Turbine

Performance

Turbine Insurance

Package

The diagram below shows the various steps required to develop a wind turbine project. VG Energy manages each stage in the process to ensure that the project proceeds smoothly as well as cost-effectively for the customer.

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Next Steps We trust that you have found the foregoing information helpful in your search for a renewable

energy system. The next step is for us to visit you at your property to carry out a full site survey.

During the site survey, we will discuss with you your requirements before carrying out our investigations on your electricity line and meter, advise on any planning issues, answer any other

questions you have, and advise you on the next step towards purchasing your system.

Please contact VG Energy on:

01563 829990 To arrange your free site survey

Disclaimer: Whilst the information contained herein is believed to be true and accurate to the best of VG Energy’s knowledge, VG Energy relies on information supplied by the equipment manufacturers, and does not give any warranty or any representation as to the accuracy of the information contained herein and you should always seek proper and detailed advice in relation to any matter arising.

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