Benefits of Attending


WINDPOWER 2012 hosts many impressive features, events, and attractions, providing tons of opportunity to learn about the industry, network, and expand your business. 

 

Below is a sampling of the benefits provided to various types of attendees at WINDPOWER.

 

You Are:

You Want:

What WINDPOWER Provides:

A wind facility manager

Studies and data on improving wind energy production
  • Meteorology experts who share the latest research on conditions that affect wind resource assessment
  • Tools to interpret variables that change the wind
  • The science behind condition monitoring and solutions to increase efficiency and cost effectiveness of wind plants

Tips for creating the safest work environment possible.
  • OSHA personnel and other safety specialists who explain how to establish safety culture norms at your facility
  • Information on electricity hazards, height risks, and OSHA rescue requirements

Looking for wind investment opportunities.

An investment project with a secure ROI.
  • - An exhibition floor with the most cutting-edge wind technologies and designs
  • - The keys to successful investment through managed project risk

Sound financial advice.

- Current market trends from financial lenders, and wind industry leaders on how the capital markets are reacting
- Investment prospects in untapped regions of the world like Latin America and beyond

A fledgling company in the wind industry

To get your product out there!

- A one-of-a-kind networking event to spotlight your business on the exhibition floor

- Face time with wind industry professionals looking for smart ideas, and investors looking for strategic partners

To grow your business.

- Information on wind policies that could impact the future of wind projects of all sizes
- Techniques to improve reliability while also decreasing cost

A wind industry manufacturer

Guidance and insight into market trends.

 

- In-depth discussions on the current market situation and outlook for 2012

- Details on supply chain and U.S. manufacturing issues

- Competitive analysis of the U.S. industry, policy and transmission

To learn about cutting-edge technologies in manufacturing.

- Exhibits where advanced materials and wind blade technology are on display
- The tools and technologies to build the next generation of wind turbines

A wind farm developer

To obtain an overview of environmental impact assessments.

- The biologists, wildlife, and environmental experts, NGO's, and public agencies identifying the true environmental effects of wind farms

To improve performance to optimize output.

- Technology research that improves wind turbine performance and plant system efficiency
- Recent technology advances that extend the life, and reduce the overall cost, of wind projects

To be on the forefront of advanced technologies and practices.

- The future of wind project construction both on land and offshore
- Novel techniques in blade materials and design, wind forecasting, and turbine erection

A utilities manager

To add wind power to your grid.

- The issues surrounding adding wind power to your generation mixes

- Wind turbine cost trends, wind project capacity factors and availability, capacity values of wind energy, the use of pre-paid PPAs, and wind power's role in Integrated Resource Plans.

To reap benefit from proven wind power strategies.
  • The country's leading utilities case studies and the latest issues, trends, and business models related to wind power
    The steps U.S. utilities take to acquire wind energy and use power purchase agreements (PPAs)
    industry pro's discussing experiences, challenges, and best practices