Developing Wind Component Manufacturing In Nebraska

Dennis G. Hall, CEcD

Nebraska Public Power District

Nebraska communities will have opportunities to attract jobs and investments related to the manufacture of wind power components.

Communities prepared to take advantage of these

opportunities can expect to experience the greatest benefits.

A recent study determined that U.S. wind power generating capacity could grow from 11.5 GW in 2006 to more than 300 GW in 2020; this is an average annual growth rate of 15.5% per year for the next 23 years, with total construction expenditures of almost $500 billion.

Source: NREL Study available at : http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy08osti/41869.pdf

•Drivetrain (Gearbox,

Generator, and Power

Converter)•Rotor•Blades•Controls•Tower•Balance of Station

Major Component

Systems

Source: NREL Study available at : http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy08osti/41869.pdf

Location of U.S. Wind Turbine Component Manufacturers 2007

Assisting local industries seeking to supply the wind power industry

Recruiting wind power manufacturing

firms

U.S. Manufacturing Firms with Technical Potential to Enter Wind Turbine Component Market

Source: Renewable Energy Policy Project, Wind Turbine Development: Location of Manufacturing Activity.

Suppliers must have proven track records; components must be proven reliable and meet stringent specifications.

Potential suppliers register interest and types of products and services company can provide.

Supply Chain team reviews and verifies company's abilities through in-depth discussions and information provided before providing technical information.

http://sites.nppd.com/Windenergy/

AWEA Wind Power Supply Chain

Workshop

December 8 - 9, 2008Cleveland , OH

Labor and wage data

Transportation

Utility information

Taxes structure and

incentives

Education, community facilities & services

General demographics

Major employers and economic development contact information

Properly Zoned Utilities on site or have firm costs

and timeline to provide Owned or controlled with

contracted firm price option Up-to-date Phase 1

environmental assessment Up-to-date information listed on

multiple databases

Local business owners and

managers

Local government leaders

Community leaders

Ready to sell your

community

Identify local businesses with technical capacity

Identify major component suppliers

Obtain information on becoming part of supply chain

The expected rapid growth of the nation’s wind power industry provides a tremendous economic development opportunity for Nebraska’s communities .

The communities that will benefit most are those that have prepared to take advantage of this opportunity.

Questions?Contact

Dennis G. Hall, CEcDEconomic Development

ManagerNebraska Public Power

District(800) 282-6773, Ext. 5534Email: econdev@nppd.com

sites.nppd.com

NebraskaCenter of the U.S. Wind Industry

• The United States Department of Energy has outlined a plan under which 20% of the U.S. energy mix could be derived from wind power by 2030.

– Wind energy is the fastest-growing energy generation technology, expanding by 30% to 40% annually.

– Commercial wind energy systems are currently installed in 34 states.

– A 20% Wind Energy Scenario would support expansion of domestic manufacturing and related employment. Production of several key materials for wind turbines would require substantial but achievable growth.

Nebraska is positioned to take advantage of this tremendous growth!

Source: U.S. Department of Energy

NebraskaPositioned to Attract Business

NebraskaGeographically Positioned for Success

Nebraska is geographically positioned in the heart of the United States’ wind corridor

Source: NPPD

NebraskaGeographically Positioned for Success

NebraskaPositioned to Advance and Grow

Global Level– Members of the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA)

– Supply Chain Workshop – Cleveland Ohio December 8-9, 2008.

– WINDPOWER 2009 Conference – Chicago IL May 4-7, 2009.

– Coordinate Nebraska site selection projects for companies from around the world

• Local Level– Working with partners around Nebraska to:

– Develop a database of Nebraska based companies interested (in) and capable (of) becoming suppliers to the industry.

– Identify and market sites to manufacturers looking to expand or re-locate

– Identify, package, and promote the resources and advantages available to businesses looking to set up shop in Nebraska

NebraskaPositioned to Advance and Grow

Local Level (cont’d)

– Understanding Existing Business– Meeting with existing businesses in the wind industry in order to gain a

better understanding of the field.– Working with existing businesses outside of the industry in order to

understand how they can penetrate new markets and enter the wind industry supply chain.

NebraskaPositioned to Advance and Grow

Preferred Site Specifications– 50+ Acre Site

– Rail Service

– Excellent Transportation Access

– Fast Permitting Process

– Redundant Electricity

– Natural Gas

– Completed Zoning

– Completed Phase 1

– Completed Infrastructure or Timetable with Costs and Completion Dates

NebraskaPositioned to Advance and Grow

Preferred Location Advantages– Access to Job Training Programs

– Available Labor Force of at least 100+ People

– Recognition of the International Scope and Nature of Projects

– International Transition Team

Katana-Summit - Columbus, NE

NebraskaCenter of the U.S. Wind Industry

Direct and indirect manufacturing to support the growth of the wind industry will continue to be one of the fastest growing

segments of the United States economy. Through the efforts of a cohesive recruitment and development plan, Nebraska can

ensure that it will be positioned to be the center of the U.S. wind industry.