Optimizing Wind Power O&M: USA Brochure

www.greenpowerconferences.com+1 971 238 0700 Maximize efficiency,protect profitabilityBook Now – Call +1 971 238 0700or Online at: www.greenpowerconferences.com/optimizingwindusaPart of: Organized by: Media Partners:September 24-25, 2013 The Mid-America Club, Chicago, USA5th annualOptimizing Wind Power O&M: USANetworking Reception HostSilver Sponsor:3461MW operating in the USA,over 500MW pipelineOver 3,100MW installedcapacity in North AmericaOver 2,700MWNorthAmerica capacity1,530MW operational 5,415MW developed,1,077MW underconstructionOver 2,500MWdevelopedOver 3,500MW developed,152MW in operation, 1,400MWunder development1,089MW operating in the USAPower player operators with of wind potential already confirmed to speak:1,155MW operating or underconstruction, over 3,000MW pipelineOver 800MW ofoperating interestsOver 200MW operatingover17GWPlus More than of additional developer expertise: 12GWBook Now – Call +1 971 238 0700or Online at: www.greenpowerconferences.com/optimizingwindusaOptimizing Wind Power O&M: USAOver 60GW of cumulative windcapacity, more than 45,000 turbines inoperation and a backdrop of low naturalgas prices. There has never been morepressure on your operating wind farms to drivedown the cost of generation and ensure they are operating atmaximum efficiency.Tackling the key issues affecting the bottom line of your operating assetsTake a look through our packed 2013 program and see for yourself the topics, which range from the strategic to the technical, including:? Maintaining your turbine blades,gearboxes and generatorsefficiently? Making the right long-termplanning decisions for yourportfolio and extending the lifeof your operating assets? Understanding the importance ofintegrating an O&M strategy into yourproject businessplan from the outset? Building a successful and transparentrelationship with your OEM? Striking the right balance betweenin-house, OEM and ISP for your O&Mstrategy? Mitigating risk effectively inmixedfleet turbine portfolios? Realizing the true potential of yourwind farm with retrofitting andrepowering and making sense of theeconomics ? Benchmarking your company HSEpolicy against industry leaders Maximize the yield from your O&M spendAs U.S. wind assets continue to age, guaranteeing maximum bang for your O&M buck isbecoming even more important. But as the operations and maintenance market continues toevolve, and turbine manufacturers push forward into the service market more aggressively, howcan you make sense of this landscape? Optimizing Wind Power O&M: USAreturning for its 5th edition, following a record-breaking year in 2012, is quite simply your one-stop shop for O&M success. With practical andcomprehensive insights from more leadingowner-operators and major developers than everbefore,we will equip you with take-homeO&M strategies you can put into practice assoon as you get back to the office.Brian Hayes, Executive Vice President –Asset OperationsChris Shugart,Director – Asset ManagementTroy Ryan, Regional Manager - Mid ContinentEmil Moroz, Director – Wind TurbineTechnology Gerrud Wallaert, Vice President – Regional OperationsRyan McGraw, Head – Asset ManagementKurt Christensen, O&M Development Matthew Burt, Vice President – OperationsBenefit from major operator and developer insights: Why join us atOptimizing WindPower O&M: USA?MAJOR OPERATORINSIGHTSLearn from leading operators withover 17GW of operating assets asthey share best practicestrategies honed from years ofmanaging their extensiveportfoliosCOMMERCIAL FOCUSWe know it’s not just about thetheory; the numbers also need toadd up – get practical advice onmaintaining a satisfactory returnon your O&M investmentsINTERACTIVE FORMAT: The combination of shortpresentations and interactivepanel debates offers you morechance to ask questions of ouroutstanding speaker facultyMEET WITH INDUSTRYHEAVYWEIGHTS:Make an impression in person andspend time with the people whocan move your O&M strategyforwardMAXIMIZE ROI: Condense months’ worth ofbusiness travel into just 2 days aswe gather the leading playersunder one roofOver 45,000 operating turbineseach with around8,000 parts. Can youafford not to have a solidO&M strategy in place? Book Now – Call +1 971 238 0700or Online at: www.greenpowerconferences.com/optimizingwindusaOptimizing Wind Power O&M: USATop notch presenters. The material was thoughtfuland actionable. The conference also provided agreat opportunity for networking with industry leadersPrincipal Engineer, Chinook WindPRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP: September 23, 2013, 1:00-5:00PMProtecting yourself effectively: Making sure yourO&M service contracts are watertightWith O&M spend accounting for roughly 30% of onshore wind operating costs, it is essential thatyou take steps to mitigate the risks to your bottom line. This interactive workshop will equip youwith the tools you need to understand the construction of iron-clad O&M service agreements, andmake sure that you are getting the deliverables you require.Key topics for discussion include:• The essential components of a successful service agreement: i. Defining obligations and duties under the agreement ii. Recourse for non-performance iii. Force majeure considerations• Understanding what you actually want from your O&M contracts – inclusive contractswith extended warranties vs. limited contracts with payable add-ons• Scheduled checks – how many do you need, and where should you be targeting them?• Incorporating response time provisions in to your service contracts• Evaluating availability and production-based guarantees and their suitability for your windassets• Covering all eventualities with one service contract• Understanding the capabilities of OEMs vs. ISPs• Negotiating the right length of agreement – what is the optimal length for your operatingassets, and what trends can be identified globally?A light lunch will be served before the workshop, and refreshments will be provided during theafternoon.This workshop will be facilitated by John Spilman,Director of Wind EnergyPractice, Cleantech Law Partnerswith additional guest insights.DAY ONE, September 24, 20138:15 Registration and welcome coffee9:00 Chair’s opening remarks Steven Gilbert, O&M Users Group Chair, Utility Wind Integration Group& Senior Project Manager, Alaska Village Electric CooperativeThe business case for O&M9.10 The wind power landscape: Putting O&M into context • Understanding the impact of low natural gas prices on market demand: How volatiledemand in the U.S. is increasing focus on business opportunities in the O&M market • Broader implications as more and more turbines exit their warranty phase:Developing a philosophy for post-warranty O&M operations • The changing nature of the O&M value chain: Exploring the effect of increasedadoption of in-house maintenance programs and increasing specialization withinindependent service providers (ISPs) • Can we expect to see increased consolidation in the O&M space going forward? Dan Shreve, Partner, MAKE Consulting9:35 When should you start thinking about O&M? When tiny alterations in the efficiency of your wind operations can have such aprofound impact on their profitability, you need to be sure that you have a solid O&Mstrategy in place from the earliest possible point in your projects. Key issues fordiscussion in this session include: • Understanding the importance of integrating an O&M strategy into your projectbusiness plan from the outset • What decisions do you need to make in the early planning stage? • Getting your O&M contracts in place: What provisions should you be sure to include? • Qualifying the impact of effective risk mitigation on access to capital Gerrud Wallaert, Vice President, Regional Operations –Midwest/Northeast, E.ON Climate & Renewables North America, LLC Chris Shugart, Director – Asset Management, Pattern Energy Bill Jacks,Director of Operations & Maintenance, Gemini Energy Services10:40 Networking refreshment breakRealizing the maximum potential of your technology11:10 Engaging effectively with your OEM during the warranty phase Once your wind farm is operational, the warranty period is your opportunity to spot andtackle early failures. The relationship you develop with your OEM during this period iscrucial in minimizing downtime and its impact on your bottom line. • Understanding the suitability of time based and production guarantee warranties foryour wind farms • Competing mindsets: How can you make sure that you are on the same page as yourOEM when evaluating the performance of your assets? • The role of additional monitoring systems and services that complement thoseoffered by your OEM and their application as power curve benchmarking tools • Building a successful and transparent working relationship with your OEM Willem van der Ven,Vice President – Asset Management, Atlantic Power Jean Lemaire,Director of Asset Management, Akuo Energy Scott Bryan, OMS Regional Director, Suzlon Wind Energy Corporation12:20 Networking lunch break1:50 Optimizing your turbines and their components • Long-term planning decisions – Making up for power generation shortfalls byleveraging your reserves to get more now, vs. extending the life of your assets • The need to establish a lifecycle mindset • Managing drivetrain reliability issues, improving reliability and reducing failures • Interpreting SCADA and other data feeds for use in decision making • Understanding component failure rates and their changing nature as your assets age • Ensuring an acceptable error margin in your wind sensor calibration Troy Ryan, Regional Manager – Mid Continent, Infigen Energy Emil Moroz,Director – Wind Turbine Technology, AES North AmericaGeneration John Vanden Bosche, Principal Engineer, Chinook Wind3:00 Special protection systems: Overcoming congestion issuesuntil transmission upgrades are built • Congestion caused by system reliability criteria • How does a special protection system (SPS) work? • Working with the transmission owner to overcome reliability concerns • Lessons learned Martin Parizek, Director - Asset Management, Competitive Power Ventures 3.20 Networking refreshment breakManaging a mixed fleet – taking a portfolio approach3:50 Risk mitigation in mixed fleet asset management With increased M&A activity in the wind sector and the constant developments inturbine technology, more asset owners than ever before are operating mixed fleets.Managing fleets with turbines not just of different sizes and capacities but fromaltogether different manufacturers, brings its own set of challenges, which will bedebated in this session, including: • Integrating non-uniform wind turbines into your existing fleet and understanding theneed for portfolio risk mitigation • Will we see an increased pattern of OEMs providing service for competitors’ turbines • Overcoming difficulties in servicing turbines from bankrupt manufacturers – majorparts failure insurance benefits and drawbacks • Can we get closer to a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach? Kurt Christensen,O&M Development, EDF Energy Robert Budny, President & Principal Engineer, RBB Engineering Matt DaPrato, Senior Analyst, IHS CERA Teresa W. Chan, Senior Vice President – Energy Warranty, AIG5.15 Chair’s closing remarks and end of day one5.30 Networking drinks receptionsponsored by Join us for a drink at the end of day one to reflect on the proceedings so far whilst both cementing existing relationships and developing lucrative new partnerships.Book Now – Call +1 971 238 0700or Online at: www.greenpowerconferences.com/optimizingwindusaOptimizing Wind Power O&M: USAI can only encourage people to attendOptimizing Wind Power. It will be theperfect place to start collaborationDirector, Asset Management, Akuo EnergyDAY TWO, SEPTEMBER 25, 20138:30 Registration and welcome coffee9:00 Chair’s opening remarksGetting it right post-warranty9.10 Taking control: End of Warranty considerations With over $40 billion of wind turbines leaving their warranty period in 2013 alone, making theright choices for your end-of-warranty fleet is absolutely critical. The average length ofservice agreements has more than tripled since 2009 as OEMs stake their claim on a biggershare of this market. This interactive session will allow you to explore your options withadvice from leading players within the end-of-warranty sphere. Discussion topics include: • Making the choice between OEM, ISP and self-performance • Increasing flexibility and lowering cost in OEM service agreements – what makesthem attractive? • Conducting effective due diligence ahead of warranty expiration • When does it make sense to engage an ISP compared to an OEM? • What are the major obstacles to establishing a successful in-house O&M program,and how can you make sure you don’t burn bridges on the way? • Minimizing the impact of a change in service provider Ryan McGraw, Head – Asset Management, Orion Renewable Energy Group Brian Hayes, Executive Vice President, Asset Operations, EDP Renewables Matthew Burt,Vice President Operations, RES Americas10:20 Networking refreshment break10:50 The O&M landscape: Just how competitive is it? • Mapping the O&M cost curve – What trends can we identify? • Quantifying O&M spend as a percentage of operating costs • Understanding the value of OEMs and ISPs and their service offerings Amy Grace, Lead Analyst – North American Wind, Bloomberg New Energy FinanceWorking with ageing wind assets11:10 A new lease of life: Repowering and retrofitting your wind fleet As wind turbine technology becomes increasingly sophisticated and efficient,repowering and retrofitting may offer you an ideal way of both improving the productivityof your wind farm and extending its life. This session will focus on both the benefits of aretrofit/repower and the challenges you need to overcome to get there, including: • Making the business case for repowering – what appetite do financiers have for it andwhat do you need to demonstrate to make it bankable? • The economics of replacing failed turbines when compared to repairing them • Popular retrofit technologies – is it as simple as ‘install and see improved results’? John R. Keller, President, Chief Executive Officer & Founder,InventivEnergy Jack Wallace, Director – Wind Turbine Technical Services, Frontier Pro Services12:30 Networking lunch Maximizing yield and fleet life cycle – planning for failure1.45 Shifting up a gear(box)? • Understanding why bearings and gears fail to survive their 20-year design life • Recognizing the warning signs of grey staining and reacting quickly • Can you effectively prepare for torsional reversals? • Putting a gearbox maintenance strategy in place Bruce Neumiller,Chief Executive Officer, Gearbox Express Ed Hahlbeck, Principal, Powertrain Engineers Inc.2.30 Diagnosing problems in advance: Condition Monitoring • Dispelling the myths surrounding condition monitoring systems • Making sense of the economics: What ROI can you expect on a CMS and when? Matthew Mays, Engineer, Bachmann Electronic2.55 Cutting to the core: Maintaining your turbine blades • Identifying the major causes of blade failure and their traceability • Minimizing downtime and planning repairs through effective blade monitoring • Is it worth retrofitting blades rather than repairing them? Rob Kamisky,Chief Executive Officer, WINDprove Joshua Crayton, Blade Services Manager, Rope Partner3.30 Preparing yourself – Reliability benchmarking • Developing a benchmark for both reliability and availability • Understanding the applicability of an industry benchmark to your wind plant Valerie Hines, Lead Wind Reliability Analyst, Sandia National Laboratory3.50 Networking refreshment breakThe people factor – keeping your workforce safe and training them effectively4.20 Operationally efficient, customer intimate and innovativelydefining: How does your organization’s HSE strategymeasure up? • Providing sustained, measurable improvement, over time, in all areas of HSEimportance at a level at or superior to ‘best in class’ organizations • Using HSE to create new value for your clients by providing a solution to their HSEneeds • Differentiating your organization through HSE innovation • Aligning employees and customers to a common cause Todd Karasek,Vice President HSE, Suzlon Wind Energy Corporation4.45 OPEN DISCUSSION: HR considerations for your O&Mstrategy In this open discussion session, attendees will break into small groups to tackle some ofthe most pertinent HR issues facing owner operators in the execution of their O&Mstrategy, before presenting back to the group. Topics for debate include: • Holding contract employees/outsourced workers accountable • Training your staff effectively – cost and benefit analyses of in-house vs. externaltraining • Understanding liabilities and protecting your workforce • Effective succession planning – identifying and plugging skills gaps before they causebottlenecks.5.30 Chair’s closing remarks & close of Optimizing Wind Power O&M: USA 2013Agenda correct at time of going to pressThis conference was great for hearingdirectly from hands-on business leaderswho are at the leading edge of setting ‘bestpractice’ in wind asset management and O&M Senior Vice President, Competitive Power Ventures 12345678910RefreshmentPointMediaZone SOLDSOLDRESERVEDRESERVEDSHOWCASE YOURSOLUTIONS TOLEADING ASSETMANAGERSLaunching a new product? Opening anew office? Celebrating a companymilestone? 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