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Wind International Internship Program

Broomfield, Colorado, May 7, 2008

UWIG/NREL Workshop on Power EngineeringEducation needs for the Wind Industry

Rashid Abdul, P.E.

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INTRODUCTION

What has been done so farMeetings w/Drexel/Temple, Monterrey and Bilbao facilitated by Gamesa

Internal engagement/feasibility researchProjected Gamesa workforce needs assessmentGamesa Wind curricula draftedInternship opportunities identified

Objective of the meetingTo begin to solidify specifics of program structureEstablishment of next steps for implementation going forward

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AGENDA

1 Wind International Internship Program - Overview

2 Partners introduction

3 Program structure and curricula

4 Resources, laboratories and facilities

5 Requirements for candidates

6 Next steps

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6 Next steps

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WIND INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM -OVERVIEW

To utilize strategic partnerships with colleges and universities that specialize in various facets of engineeringGamesa will work with such institutions to establish wind energy specific curricula, that encompasses both practical and theoreticalaspectsThe goal is to cultivate superiortalent and thereby produce and maintain a highly skilled workforce to ensure high productivity in an increasingly competitive industry

Program objectives Corporate Partners Academic Partners

GamesaGESOther companies

Drexel/Temple UniversityTecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM)Universidad de BilbaoProgram structure

18 months program structured as follows:Total of 6 months theoreticaleducation in Wind Power / Energy 12 month practical education in one of the corporate partners combined with stages at Academic Partners (Joint Modules)

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Current collaboration Future collaboration

Bilbao Faculty of

EngineeringSpain

Drexel/Temple University

USPolitécnico

de MonterreyITESM Mexico

Bilbao

ITESM

Drexel/Temple

Com.Colleges

Com.Colleges

Com.Colleges

Technical Schools

TechnicalSchools

Com.Colleges

Com.Colleges

TechnicalSchoolsTechnical

Schools

Proposed International Collaboration for Wind Energy Engineering

WIND INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM -OVERVIEW

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Corporate partners:

• GAMESA

• GES

Academic partners:

• Drexel/Temple University

•Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM)

•Universidad de Bilbao

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PARTNERS INTRODUCTION - GAMESA

1976. Gamesa begins operations, developing new technologies and applying them to emerging activities1994. Gamesa Eólica is incorporated as a company specialized in the manufacture of wind turbines1996. First wind farm completed2000. Gamesa is officially listed on the stock exchange 2001. Joins the selective Ibex 35 exchange 2006. GAMESA focuses on renewable technologies. Divestment in Aeronautics and Services

GAMESA history GAMESA figures for 2006

Turnover € 2,401 million EBITDA (BAIIA) € 411 million Net Consolidated Profits € 313 million Market Capitalization € 5,073 millionEmployees 5,420Accumulated MW installed 9,945

GAMESA market share

7%8%

28%Vestas

16%Gamesa15%

GE Wind

15%Enercon

Suzlon Energy

Siemens Wind 5%

Cliper Energy

6%

Rest

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Shareholders

9%

Others63% 3% 5%

19%

IBV

Artisan Partners

Casa Cartagena

Iberdrola

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PARTNERS INTRODUCTION - GAMESA2

Wind Turbine Manufacture and Sales

PromotionConstructionSales19%Turnover17% MWs supplied1)

ComponentsDesignManufacture76% Turnover62% MWs supplied1)

PhotovoltaicThermal5% Turnover17% MWs supplied1)

UNITED STATES EUROPE CHINA

SolarPromotion and Salesof Wind farms

3 BUSINESS MARKETS

1) 2007

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USA

4 Production Centers

(Pennsylvania)

EUROPE

23 Production CentersCHINA

2 Production Centers

(Tianjin)

PRODUCTION CAPACITY

NACELLES 3,935 MW/year

BLADES 7,550 Blades/year

TOWERS 571 towers/year


PRODUCTION CENTERS

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NUMBER OF MWs SUPPLIED IN 2007

520

533

1.8993.047

95

Total Europe China USA Others

36137

211

1.4851.899

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Total Spain Italy France Germany Others

Europe

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2.000

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China

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Spain

USA

ItalyFrance

UK Egypt

Pakistan

Mexico

Morocco

Canada

Portugal

Poland

GermanyS.Korea

Ball surface represents estimated MW to be installed


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5 R+D+I centers located in Spain and Denmark€ 40 million invested in 2006, and over 200 million over the past 5 years25 patent applications over the past yearTogether with other companies, led the Windlider 2015 industrial research project (development of a 10 MW wind turbine), keeping Spain at the cutting edge in wind energy


TECHNOLOGICAL STRENGTH

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6 Next steps

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PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND CURRICULA3

General concepts of Wind EnergyMechanical maintenanceElectrical maintenanceRegulation and controlProtections (High voltage)Health and SafetyConstruction and set-up

Core Theoretical Education

Introduction to GAMESA USA

Practical education at wind farm

Practical Education

Focused on getting a deep understanding and knowledge of specific technical areas

3 Joint Modules of 1-2 weeks duration during the Practical Education

Free election of courses and university for students

Content

300 hours (4 months) 1,820 hours (14 months)Total

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Program structured in 3 modules – Total 18 months

Language courses On Demand (SPA, ENG, CHI)

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Basic university trainingJoint Module 1 Joint Module 2 Joint Module 3

Practical Education Joint Modules

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PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND CURRICULA - DETAIL3

General concepts

Practical Education Joint Modules1 2 3

SUBJECT THEORETICAL PRACTICAL


TOTAL H.Wind Energy general knowledge Prospecting a wind farmDefinition of a wind farm (i.e. Electrical structure, economic analysis)

Interpretation of measurements collected at wind farmStudy of potential locations for wind farms

24 hours

Mechanical maintenance

HydraulicsGearboxBrakesMaintenance typesFailure localization

Measure equipment usageNitrogen precharge in

accumulatorsTesting of tightening torquePitch system testing

72 hours

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Regulation and control




TOTAL H.

24 hoursGround and Top Interpretation of hydraulic & electrical scheme Functions of the Pitch, Brakes, Rotor & Yaw brakeConnectors & testing of optic fiberSGIPE

Ground (G52 & G80) & Top (G80)Electrical & hydraulic circuitsApplication of optic fibers to turbinesArchitecture & application of the SGIPE system

Electrical maintenance

GeneratorTransformerConverterElectric cabinet

Interpretation of electrical drawingsTesting electrical isolationTesting of electric cabinetsLocating electrical failures

72 hours

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Protections (High Voltage)




TOTAL H.32 hoursGround net

ProtectionsAuxiliary relay & measurement equipmentGAMESA‘s norms

MeasurementTesting of auxiliary relaysTesting measurement equipmentTesting of relay protection

Health and Safety Health and safety in the workplacePreventive organizationEvaluation of risksPreventive measures Fires extinctionEmergency and evacuation

Climbing stairs via life lineUse of emergency elevatorFive golden rules in HT cageFirst Aide

40 hours

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Construction and set up




TOTAL H.36 hoursContracting process – Civil

works of the wind farmAssembling of turbinesCommissioning

Commissioning practice

Total 300 hoursGAME

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Introduction to GAMESA USA – ON BOARDINGOn-Boarding will take place during their first week at Gamesa USAIt involves internship orientation, a complete plant tour, meet and greet w/USA CEO Technician Assistant and/or Quality Inspector training will be conducted by a Training SupervisorPost-training evaluations will be completed to properly conduct SWOT analysis feedback from interns and instructor

PRACTICAL EDUCATION at WIND FARMInternship duties/responsibilities will be the equivalent of a Technician Assistant or Quality Inspector within GamesaWind farm site supervisor to serve as internship supervisor, and will monitor day-to-day progress

CONTENT


TOTAL H.1,820 hours

LOCATIONGAMESA USA (PA)

Mesquite and Abilene, TXMequon, WIBear Creek, PA.

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Fundamentals and applications of wind energy




TOTAL H.

MONTERREY (ITESM)

Materials for manufacturing

Experimental analysis of mechanical systems

Power electronics control

Project Engineering

TO BE DETAILED

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Theory and PracticeResearch and Training

Program in WIND POWER GENERATORS

Academic Programs (SIP-MSM-MIE-DCI) and Laboratories at

Tecnológico de Monterrey

GAMESA EÓLICA/USRequirements

B.S. in Engineering(IME-IMA-IMT-IFI)

and Graduate Level

TRAINEEENGINEER

Practical Training atGAMESA

EÓLICA/US

Additional Training(GES-Gijón, ABB, etc.)

TRAINEDGAMESA

ENGINEER

RESEARCHTHESIS

Specialization (40-45)

Master (4)Doctorate (1)

Overall Working Scheme


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Master of Science (M.S.)General orientation: engineering research Graduate level courses and thesis10 theory courses2 thesis courses

Specialization ProgramGeneral orientation: professional degreeGraduate level coursesNO thesis (only integration project)Associated to an existing M.S. program5 theory courses1 integration project course

TOTAL TIME: 2,160 hrsClassroom: 450 hrs.Independent work and thesis: 1,710 hrs.

Master of Sicence Program

Master’s ThesisGraduate Level Courses

Specialization Program

IntegrationProject

Graduate Level Courses

TOTAL TIME: 1,080 hrsClassroom: 225 hrs.Independent work and thesis: 825 hrs.

Academic Programs: General Structure at Tecnológico de Monterrey


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Gamesa Eólica RequirementsTheory and practiceTopics

Renewable energyMechanical systemsElectrical systemsMtls & ManufacturingProject Management

Proposed ProgramSpecialization formatBased on existing M.S. programs in manufacturing and energy engineeringTentative name: Product Engineering and DesignTentative acronym: SIPGeneric name in order to accommodate other company’s requirements

Specialization Program in Product Engineering and Industrial Design

(new program acronym: SIP)

Gamesa EólicaRequirements

M.S. in Manufacturing Systems

(MSM)

M.S. in Energy Engineering

(MIE)

Academic Programs: Proposed Program for Gamesa Eólica


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Academic ComponentsPhase 1 (6 months)

Undergraduate Level Courses (prerequisites if needed)Graduate Level Courses

Phase 2 (6 months)Integration Project

Complementary PracticePractical Training (6 months)

Specialization Program (Academic Components)

IntegrationProject (1)

Prerequisite (1) + Graduate Level Courses (5)

Full Time InvolvementTOTAL TIME: 3,000 hrs.

PROJECT PRACTICEAt Gamesa Eólica - Project(6 months)

THEORY & LABSAt Tecnológico de Monterrey(6 months)

COMPLEMENT PRACTICEAt Gamesa Eólica –More Training (6 months)

Research and Training in WIND ENERGY GENERATORS


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Graduate Level Programs

Specialization Program in Product Engineering

Master in Manufacturing Systems

Master in Energy Systems

Doctorate in Engineering






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THEORY & LABS – Graduate Level CoursesSpecific courses based on MSM and MIE programs:

F 99210 Fundamentos y aplicaciones de la energía eólica(Fund. and applications of wind energy)M 99234 Materiales para manufactura (Mtls. for mfg.)M 5002 Análisis experimental de sistemasmecánicos(Experimental analysis of mechanical systems)E 99204 Control electrónico de potencia(Power electronics control)IN 99270 Ingeniería de proyectos (Project engineering)

Specific learning objectives to be set in coordination with Gamesa Eólica




PROJECT PRACTICEAcademically guided practice for project management component and technical componentEnrollment in project course

M 5016 Proyecto de aplicación (Application project)

Practice at Gamesa Eólica facilitiesFinal technical report

COMPLEMENTARY PRACTICEContinue practice at Gamesa Eólica facilitiesOptional: additional training (ABB, etc.)



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Practical Training at GAMESA EOLICA (12 months)

Research and Training Program in WIND POWER GENERATORS

Graduate Level Courses at Tecnológico de Monterrey (6 months)

FIRST PERIOD: 18 months SECOND PERIOD: 18 months

Specialization Level (20)

Master Level (4)

Doctorate Level (1)

Specialization (25)

• 50 engineers with practical training (12 months each)• => 600 months-engineer• 45 technical reports for integration project• 4 master level research thesis• 1 doctoral level research thesis

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Overall Working Scheme: DELIVERABLES


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5 Selection and admission process

6 Next steps

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EXISTING LABORATORIES & FACILITES

Small wind generators (1 and 20 kw)Mold manufacturing (high speed milling)CAD/CAMCAE: Bladed, FluentNon-destructive testingExperimental stress analysisAutomotive power trainPower electronics

PROPOSED LABORATORIES & FACILITIES

Large blade (45 m)Nacelle (2 MW)Composites ManufacturingNew space required:

OPTION A: technical school with aircraft maintenance program (request in progress)OPTION B: airport hangar

THEORY & LABS

At Tecnológico de Monterrey(6 months)

PROJECT PRACTICE

At Gamesa Eólica - Project(6 months)

COMPLEMENT PRACTICE

At Gamesa Eólica –More Training (6 months)


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Large blade (45 m)Nacelle (2 MW)Composites Manufacturing



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Large blade (45 m)Nacelle (2 MW)Composites Manufacturing



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REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATES5

Selection processInstitutional RecommendationSuccessful Interviews w/Gamesa Wind US - Human ResourcesJ-1Visa Eligible

Evaluation process during programMonthly performance evaluations w/one-on-one manager/intern meetingsPeriodic follow-up calls from Gamesa HR Overall candidate assessment – TN or Work Visa consideration

Support provided to studentsMonthly Stipend w/Per Diem and LodgingEquipment donation (3 blades and 1 nacelles per university)Orientation TrainingDedicated Supervision

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6 Next steps

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NEXT STEPS6

To finalize and agree on generic wind curriculaFurther discussion on contractual agreementsFinalize all initial candidates

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