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Capability

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Australian Wind Services is the leading provider of wind turbine services in Australia, with the resources and exper:se to deliver comprehensive and cost-‐effec:ve solu:ons. Australian Wind Services specializes in wind turbines and exclusively services the wind energy industry. This unique offering delivers a ‘one-‐stop’ resource for all wind turbine requirements and eliminates the need for further out-‐sourcing while improving project efficiencies. Established in 2009, joint founders Linda Reuther and Kelley Wallace, iden:fied a need within the Australian marketplace for direct access to experienced, specialty technicians with the skills, training and equipment to construct and maintain wind turbines.

Executive Summary

The Australian Wind Services team of experienced technicians has successfully delivered numerous wind farms around Australia, earning them a reputa:on for providing high quality service, on :me and on budget. With the Australian wind turbine industry posi:oned for significant growth, Australian Wind Services is ideally placed as the first-‐choice for wind farm installa:on and comprehensive servicing solu:ons.

Executive Summary

1.  Company Overview

2.  Key Capabilities

2.1 Servicing

2.2 Blade Repair

2.3 Installation

2.4 Inspections

3.  Client Case Studies

3.1 REpower Australia (Projects: Northbrown Hill, Woodlawn, Oaklands, Hallett, Snowtown)

3.2 Leighton Constructions (Project: Mumbida Wind Farm)

3.3 Pacific Hydro (Project: Cape Nelson, Cape Bridgewater, Yambuk, Challicum, Codrington)

4.  Our People

4.1 Technician Team

4.2 Executive Management

5.  Management Systems

5.1 Quality Assurance

5.2 OHS

6.  Experience – Project List

7.  Contact Information

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Company Overview

Established in 2009, Australian Wind Services (AWS) is the leading provider of wind turbine services in Australia. Specialising in wind turbines, and exclusively servicing the wind energy industry, this unique offering delivers a ‘one-‐stop’ resource for all wind turbine requirements. Australian Wind Services delivers comprehensive and cost-‐effec:ve solu:ons, with services ranging from turbine construc:on, preventa:ve maintenance, blade repair, component replacement, inspec:ons and repor:ng, to the complete project management of wind turbines installa:on.

Joint founders Linda Reuther and Kelley Wallace, iden:fied a need within the Australian marketplace for direct access to experienced, specialty technicians with the skills, training and equipment to construct and maintain wind turbines. The Australian Wind Services specialised team of technicians has more than 40 years of on-‐site experience at wind farms throughout Australia, Europe, the US, Africa and the Asia Pacific region. To date, their depth of knowledge in this specialty sector is unmatched in the Australian wind energy industry.

Privately owned and operated, Australian Wind Services operates na:onally out of its headquarters in South Australia, while also having the capacity to service overseas wind farm projects. Australian Wind Services’ focus is to provide quality service, to the highest standards of safety, and maximize the availability of wind turbines.

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Key Capabilities

Australian Wind

Services are

wind turbine

specialists,

who exclusively

service the wind

energy industry.

The extensive exper:se of its technical teams is backed by a level of interna:onal experience unrivalled in the Australian marketplace, ensuring Australian Wind Services can deliver a ‘one-‐stop’ resource for all wind turbine requirements. In addi:on to turbine installa:on and preventa:ve maintenance, the company has access to one of Australia’s largest and most experienced blade repair team. As market leaders, Australian Wind Services has the capability to undertake complete project management and execu:on of the wind turbine installa:on phase, u:lising its full range of services, or can provide a more tailored, individual solu:on. Partnering with Australian Wind Services eliminates the need for further out-‐sourcing while improving project efficiencies.

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Servicing Op:mal performance of wind turbines relies on regular, scheduled maintenance. With a team of experienced service technicians Australian Wind Services can cater to all turbine-‐servicing requirement, be it one-‐off servicing or ongoing preventa:ve maintenance.

Blade Repair Australian WInd Services has a specialist blade repair team with more than 30 years of combined experience, a depth knowledge unmatched in the Australian wind energy industry. Each technician has extensive experience working directly in blade factories and performing in-‐situ repairs on a vast range of blade types at wind farms around the world. Our efficient blade repair team has the ability to perform internal blade repairs in-‐situ elimina:ng the need for rotor and blade removals, minimizing down:me and providing significant cost savings. Australian Wind Services blade repair services include: •  In-‐situ internal blade repairs with

confined space equipment, including web repair and other structural procedures

•  External blade repairs, including major structural procedures such as :p replacements

•  Internal and external blade inspec:ons.

Installa3on Turbine Construc3on Australian Wind Services' technicians have the skills and training to assemble all components of wind turbines, including tower, nacelle and rotor installa:on. With access to specialty personnel, Australian Wind Services is available to manage the installa:on of large-‐scale wind farms, coordina:ng the process from start to finish. Alterna:vely its technicians can quickly integrate into established site teams to provide service, support and specialty skills. Main Component Replacement Australian Wind Services’ skilled technicians have experience in the replacement of main components on mul:ple wind turbine pla[orms. Regardless of the scale the project, be it blades, gearboxes, main bearings and generators replacement, the Australian Wind Services’ component replacement team will deliver high quality, cost effec:ve results.

Inspec3ons Australian Wind Services offers a comprehensive on-‐site inspec:on service, including internal and external blade reviews, main component inspec:ons to full turbine inspec:ons. Each inspec:on is supported with a detailed report, outlining all the findings, iden:fying problems and offering cost-‐effec:ve solu:ons.

Client Case Studies

Turbine construc3on, repairs and servicing

Client: REpower Australia Projects: Northbrown Hill (SA), Woodlawn (NSW), Oaklands (VIC), Halle` (SA), Snowtown (SA) Wind Turbine Manufacturers: Suzlon S88/2100 Dates: 2009 – ongoing Since 2009 Australian Wind Services have partnered with REpower Australia (formerly Suzlon) to service their five wind farm projects across Australia. AWS has delivered a ‘one stop’ resource integra:ng into REPower’s established project team to a`end to all REpower’s wind turbine requirements, from turbine construc:on and repairs to ongoing servicing. Notably, AWS technicians spent 12-‐months on site at REpower’s Snowtown wind farm implemen:ng a program of ongoing maintenance and repairs. Throughout the years REpower’s wind turbines have operated at op:mal levels across all wind farm sites thanks to the experienced team of AWS service technicians maintaining a program of regular, scheduled servicing.

Services provided •  Tower installa:on •  Nacelle installa:on •  Blade and spinner repairs •  Rotor construc:on and installa:on •  Scheduled servicing at 6-‐month intervals •  Generator change out •  NCR and TCI work

Tes3monial Mark Groth, former Installa2ons Manager, Suzlon / REPower Australia Having worked in the Australian wind farm industry for many years I can confidently say that Australian Wind Services are one of the best wind turbine service providers in the country. You can always rely on their experienced technicians to deliver a high standard of work, whether it be servicing or construc:on, this is backed up by a professional, comprehensive repor:ng process. AWS stand out from the rest simply because their technicians are highly experienced, well trained and con:nuously have the most up to date safety qualifica:ons.

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Client Case Studies

Project management

Client: Leighton Contractors Projects: Mumbida Wind Farm (WA) Wind Turbine Manufacturer: General Electric (GE) 2.5xl Dates: 2012 – ongoing Leighton Contractors assigned AWS the role of project supervisor, working along side the project management team, for the construc:on of the Mumbida wind farm in Geraldton, Western Australia. Work started promptly in 2012 with AWS technicians, working along side Leighton’s team of nominated interna:onal experts, to undertake all project aspects from turbine construc:on and installa:on through to the performance of a specialised hy-‐torque process and the delivery of an expert commissioning service. The enormity of the project required significant resourcing, which AWS was able to overcome by supplying a team of 20 technicians, administra:on and team supervisors. AWS technicians con:nue to work with Leighton Contractors, as well as the wind turbine manufacturer, GE at the Mumbida wind farm to perform servicing and repairs as well as turbine inspec:ons and repor:ng.

Services provided •  Project supervision •  Tower installa:on •  Nacelle installa:on •  Rotor construc:on and installa:on •  Blade repairs •  Mechanical and electrical fit out •  500 hour servicing •  Turbine inspec:ons •  Commissioning •  Procedure analysis •  Repor:ng Tes3monial David McPadden, Project Director, Leighton Contractors The enormity of the Mumbida project called for a significant project team involving many suppliers and stakeholders, the AWS technicians became an integral part of this team. Australian Wind Services’ professional approach, ability to efficiently accommodate our needs, and give considera:on to the project constraints, resulted in a very collabora:ve working rela:onship. I would not hesitate to work with Australian Wind Services again.

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Client Case Studies

Wind turbine inspec3ons and repor3ng

Client: Pacific Hydro Projects: Cape Nelson (VIC), Cape Bridgewater (VIC), Yambuk (VIC), Callicum (VIC), Codrington (VIC) Wind Turbine Manufacturers: RePower MM82/2000, NEG Micon NM64/1500, NM72, Bonus B62/1300 Dates: 2009 – ongoing Pacific Hydro engaged AWS amer iden:fying a need for an inspec:on program at their Cape Nelson and Cape Bridgewater wind farms in Victoria. The Australian Wind Services inspec:on team conducted comprehensive on-‐site full wind turbine inspec:ons, including internal and external blades reviews. Each inspec:on was supported with a detailed report as well as a comple:on report, outlining all the findings; iden:fied problems and cost-‐effec:ve solu:ons. This service is unique in Australia and only offered by Australian Wind Services. AWS technicians called upon their turbine manufacturing experience to develop, design and manufacture a mould :p solu:on for a damaged turbine. Australian Wind Services’ streamlined inspec:ons process, and problem solving capabili:es, ensured the solu:on was cost effec:ve and implemented promptly to minimise down :me on-‐site.

Tes3monial Adrian Ciccocioppo, Wind Farm Supervisor, Pacific Hydro Pacific Hydo has had an ongoing partnership with Australian Wind Services since 2009 and we con:nue to be happy with the high quality services they provide. Their technicians are always of a consistently high standard, arriving on site with the right aotude and skills. The AWS management team, Linda and Kelley, are reliably available and this accessibility ensures they are always able to help and find the right solu:on for Pacific Hydro.

Australian Wind Services have gone on to supply Pacific Hydro with a long-‐term staffing solu:on providing on-‐site technicians to complete a program of regular, scheduled servicing, blade repairs and major component replacements at Pacific Hydro three other Victorian loca:ons, at Yambuk, Challicum and Codrington. Services provided •  Full turbine inspec:ons •  External and internal blade reviews •  Repair procedure repor:ng •  Blade repairs •  Major component replacements •  Scheduled servicing at 6-‐month intervals

Our People

Technician Team

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On site safety

is paramount,

AWS staff will

always hold the

most up-to-

date safety

qualifications

The Australian Wind Services team of highly skilled technicians has more than 40 years of combined experience servicing wind farms around the world. Our people are our strength. With an experienced team of technicians in Australia, we have the specialist skills, training and safety equipment to respond quickly and provide efficient servicing of mul:ple wind turbine pla[orms at any wind farm. Along with main component technicians, electrical specialists and general service technicians, the Australian Wind Services’ team includes specialist blade repair technicians with training and experience in cost-‐saving in-‐situ repair. With such an extensive range of specialised technicians on hand, Australian Wind Services is a ‘one-‐stop’ resource for all wind turbine service requirements. Available personnel include: •  Fully trained service technicians, including electrical

technicians, who can deliver on every aspect of construc:on along with servicing and preventa:ve maintenance, fault diagnosis, breakdown response, major component change-‐outs and inspec:ons;

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•  Blade technicians capable of performing internal and external fibreglass repairs, blade inspec:ons, major structural repairs and upgrades;

•  Project managers who are experienced personnel

with the skills to effec:vely manage all aspects of the wind turbine installa:on, providing supervision and direc:on to all associated technical and support crew.

To ensure our personnel con:nue to be the best in the industry, Australian Wind Services invest significantly in ongoing staff development. We provide the most up-‐to-‐date safety training available and encourage staff to ac:vely pursue their personal development. Crea:ng a suppor:ve company environment has rewarded Australian Wind Services with a stable workforce and the flow-‐on is consistent, high quality service for our customers.

Linda Reuther,

Managing Director

Drawing on more than 8 years of experience in

wind farm administration and management, Linda

Reuther oversees the company’s finance, human

resources and administrative operations.

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Kelley Wallace,

Director/Composite Manager

Over the last 9 years Kelley Wallace has worked on

every aspect of wind turbine maintenance and

construction at leading wind farms throughout the

world. Drawing on his extensive international

experience Canadian-born Kelley leads the

Australian Wind Services’ team of highly trained

specialist technicians. Specializing in in-situ

confined space blade repair, Kelley has a reputation

for organization, quality, and attention to detail.

Kelley has an exceptional portfolio of international

certifications setting a benchmark of quality and

service for all Australian Wind Services’

technicians.

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Management Systems

Quality Assurance Australian Wind Services recognises the

importance of efficient systems in providing the

highest quality customer service. In line with our

continued commitment to our customers, the

environment and to improve our management

systems we are in the final stages of securing

certification ISO 9001 Quality Management

System and ISO 14001 Environmental

Management System.

We understand the critical importance of

management systems, processes and procedures,

and work with our clients to comply with their

internal quality and environmental accreditation

requirements.

OHS

At Australian Wind Services our commitment to

safety is paramount and is one of our main

strengths in the marketplace.

Australian Wind Services is committed to:

•  Promoting a safe working environment for all

its personnel;

•  Complying with all on site safe work policies;

•  Ensuring all our personnel have relevant and up-

to-date training in safety procedures and the use

and up-keep of their personal protection

equipment.

All Australian Wind Services’ technicians are fully

accredited in the latest safety practices, and with

the support of AWS many of our technicians also

hold wind turbine industry specific certifications.

We invest significantly in the ongoing development

and training of all our personnel, ensuring our teams

expertise and professionalism is second to none.

Our sound approach to safety ensures Australian

Wind Services’ technicians can commence work

immediately at any wind farm site.

Standard training courses undertaken by all

technical personnel include:

•  White card construction;

•  Senior first aid and defibrillator;

•  Working safely at heights;

•  Accredited vertical rescue;

•  Confined space entry;

•  Accredited training as dogmans, riggers and

non-slewing mobile crane operators;

•  Accredited training to operate elevated work

platforms and telescopic material handlers.

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PROJECT CLIENT LOCATION TURBINE TYPE SERVICES

WOODLAWN WIND FARM Tarago, New South Wales Suzlon S88/2100 Tower installation; Nacelle installation; Build and install

rotor; Blade repairs

OAKLANDS HILL WIND FARM Glenthompson, Victoria Suzlon S88/2100 Tower installation; Nacelle installation; Build and install


BLUFF RANGE WIND FARM Jamestown, South Australia Suzlon S88/2100 Tower installation; Nacelle installation; Build and install


NORTH BROWN HILL

WIND FARM Jamestown, South Australia Suzlon S88/2100 500 hour service; Base jacking; 6 month service; Tower

installation; Nacelle installation; Build and install rotor;

Blade repairs

CLEMENTS GAP WIND FARM Mid North, South Australia Suzlon S88/2100 6 month service; Punch lists; Various NCRs; Replace

yaw brakes; Adjust climb assists; Generator change out

HALLETT WIND FARM Hallett, South Australia Suzlon S88/2100 2 year service; 30 month service; 3 year service; Pitch

motor replacement; Generator change cut; Blade change

out; Gearbox change out; NCR and TCI work; Replace

secondary resistor; Tower painting; Pitch battery

replacement; Base jacking; Oil Change out

SNOWTOWN WIND FARM Snowtown, South Australia Suzlon S88/2100 18 month service; 2 year service; 3 year service;

Generator change out; Change lush drive; NCR and TCI

work; blade change; Replace yaw motor; Replace pitch

batteries; Remove and replace broken yaw bolts; Repair

stripped generator earth bolts; Hydraulic tensioning ; Oil

Change out

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CAPE NELSON WIND FARM Portland, Victoria Repower MM82/2000 Internal and external inspections of all blades; Full Wind

Turbine inspections and reporting

CAPE BRIDGEWATER

WIND FARM Portland, Victoria Repower MM82/2000 Internal and external inspections of all blades; Full Wind

Turbine Inspections and reporting

KLIPHEUWEL WIND FARM Cape Town, South Africa Vestas V66/V47 V47 service; V66 service; Blade repairs

LAKE BONNEY WIND FARM Mt Gambier, South Australia Vestas V66/1650 Blade inspection; Blade repairs

CHALLICUM WIND FARM Ararat, Victoria NEG Micon NM64/1500 6 month service; 12 month service, Blade inspection;

Blade repairs and reporting; Gearbox, hydraulic pump

and brake unit filter and oil change; Hydraulic hose

replacement; Coolant flush/change; Gearbox video

scope; Main bearing video scope; Tip brake pump

change out; Accumulator removal; Yam system change

out; Yam brake change out; Faulty blade pitch rams

replacement; Major component replacements including

blades, blade tips, rotors, generators and gearbox.

CODRINGTON WIND FARM Yambuk, Victoria Bonus B62/1300 6 month service; 12 month service; Install rotor lock;

Breakdowns; Accumulator recharge and change; Blade

repairs; Hy-torque; Hydraulic hose replacement; Yaw

motor and gearbox change out.

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MUMBIDA WIND FARM Geraldton, Western Australia GE 2.5xl Tower installation; Nacelle installation; Build and install

rotor; Punch listing; 500 hour service; Blade repairs;

Turbine inspection; Commissioning; Electrical and

mechanical fit out; Hy-torque; Blade inspection;

Procedure analysis; Reporting

YAMBUK WIND FARM Yambuk, Victoria NEG Micon NM72 6 month service; 12 month service; Breakdowns;

Accumulator recharge; High speed shaft break change

out; Pitch motor and pump change out; Hydraulic hose

replacements; Hi-torque of tower; Blade repairs and

reporting

HEPBURN WIND FARM Hepburn, Victoria REpower MM82 Blade inspection and reporting

YEONG YANG North Gyeongsang, South Korea Acciona AW77/1500 Full wind turbine inspections and reporting

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Contact Information

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Australian Wind Services Pty Ltd

PO Box 174

Edithburgh SA 5583

www.australianwind.com.au

Linda Reuther

Managing Director

Mobile: 0417 859 920

Email: [email protected]

Kelley Wallace

Director/Composite Manager

Mobile: 0408 024 210

Email: [email protected]

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