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Page 1: Global Blade Maintenance Delivered Locally

Global Blade Maintenance

Delivered Locally

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Reliable Partner —Strong Capital Base

Over 10 years’ experience successfully delivering utility scale

complex blade projects worldwide.

Recognised as the leading LEP installation partner for major OEM’s

both on and offshore.

Backed by investment organisations Goldman Sachs and Bridges

Fund Management (a leader in impact investing).

Services

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Siemens

NON—COMPLEX COMPLEX BLADE RETROFIT

Countries

20+ 152 375ProjectsWind Farms

10,000+Blades Worked

OEM / Blade Experience

• Leading Edge Protection (LEP) installation

• Routine/complex structural blade repairs

• Installation and replacement of retrofits (such as vortex generators and other Aerodynamic Power Curve Upgrades)

• Lightning Protection System testing and replacement

• QA/QC “factory to site” blade damage validation

• Cost effective blade inspection solutions using cutting edge Panoblade camera systems and UAV’s

BLADE SERVICES OVERVIEW

Vestas

Nordex

GE

Mitsubishi

Tecsis

LM Blades

Komatsu

Power Blade

Senvion

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Siemens B40/B49

B53/B55/B58

B63/B75

LM48/LM43/LM73

LM29/LM34/LM37

GE40.3

GE37C/TEC48.7

56/64.5

44/49/55/57.5

29R

NR58.5/NR50

Siemens

LM

Tecsis

GE

Power Blade

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Komatsu

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V80/V90

V100/V110/V117

V112/V164

N62/N90

G80/G87

G90/G114

116 3000

MM82/MM92

Haliade 150

MWT 1000-61

Siemens

GE

Vestas

Vestas

MHI Vestas

Nordex

Gamesa

Gamesa

Acciona

Senvion

Alstom

Mitsubishi

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Turbine Experience

BLADE SERVICES OVERVIEW

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GEV are experts in working at height, and areable to deliver a range of ancillary and multi-scope services, both on and offshore.

Structural integrity checks using various examination methods.

Supply of project personnel for pre-assembly construction, commissioning services including site supervisors.

Bolt and cowling/ladder replacement, tower and blade cleaning.

Paint damage services and application of anti-corrosion solutions.

BLADE SERVICES OVERVIEW

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Collabaro - A GEV key differentiatorlies in bespoke software designed tomanage projects and technicians ona global basis.

GEV has developed a market leading field reporting system and integrated ERP solution. This has created a clear competitive advantage and provides the business with the tools to manage large scale projects efficiently, which has now been deployed on projects for over 5 years.

Technician undertakes training on GEV’s Collabaro test and training package

Technician commences site work, records real time progress and uploads completed images

GEV monitor technician maintenance activities in real-time and track KPIs

Completed maintenance job logged, documented and sent to the client for approval

Data analysis to undertake efficiency improvements

BLADE SERVICES OVERVIEW

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The Ventura Habitat technology revolutionises the blade repair process by extending the maintenance season across both onshore and offshore environments.

The patented Ventura Habitat provides a controlled environment that allows technician access for wind turbine blade maintenance, whilst also protecting people and equipment from the elements.

The system provides an environment around the blade to be optimised in temperature, humidity, and facilitates repair activity, saving hundreds of lost maintenance hours.

Operates across all onshore environments

Allows repair work in challenging weather/light conditions, extending the working season

Reduces turbine downtime and annual energy production loss

System lighting provides a 24 hour working environment

Can be deployed along the full blade length for the majority of blade types and repair tasks

BLADE SERVICES OVERVIEW

24/7

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Extensive Technician Resources

GEV Wind Power benefits from the largest

team of highly skilled blade technicians and

project personnel in the industry, deployed

from our global office network.

Global Blade

Technician Pool

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GLOBAL BLADE TECHNICIAN POOL

GEV deploys more technicians globally than any other blade ISP

3.3/4Project management

supervision score by

our technicians

160+Technicians

deployed in

2020

3.6/4Project safety score

by our technicians

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400+GEV approved

technicians available

globally

What our technicians think of us

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How can WPL help you?

Wind Power LAB (WPL) is a Danish company, founded in

Copenhagen in 2016.

WPL deliver automated products and services for the wind

power industry, related to blade defect assessments and

blade risk management.

WPL’s goal is to deliver best in class solutions for

automated blade defect analysis, repair recommendation

and engineering advice.

Services

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COMPLETE

Blade Integrity Cycle

How can we help?Experience our Expertise.

DEVEX CAPEX OPEX

SITE SELECTION

Blade Risk Assessment

Employer Blade Requirements

OPEX FORECAST

Blade Maintenance Strategy

Blade Service Agreement

Ad Hoc Blade Expertise

FACTORY QC

At Factory Inspection

Blade Quality Assessment

COMMISSIONING BASELINE

Inspection During & After Installation

Blade Condition Assessment

Ad Hoc Blade Expertise

END OF WARRANTY

Field Inspection

Blade Repair Recommendation

END OF SERVICE

Field Inspection

Blade Condition Assessment

Ad Hoc Expertise

O & M ACTIVITIES

As Built Inspection

Field Inspections

Blade Condition Assessment

Blade Repair Recommendation

Fixed cost repairs through partners

Ad Hoc Expertise

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COMPLETE

Blade Integrity Cycle

Where can we help you?Image to Advice

CAPEX OPEX

FACTORY QC

At Factory Inspection

Blade Quality Assessment

COMMISSIONING BASELINE

Inspection During & After Installation

Blade Condition Assessment

Ad Hoc Blade Expertise

END OF WARRANTY

Field Inspection

Blade Repair Recommendation

END OF SERVICE

Field Inspection

Blade Condition Assessment

AdHoc Expertise

O & M ACTIVITIES

As Built Inspection

Field Inspections

Blade Condition Assessment

Blade Repair Recommendation

Fixed cost blade repairs through partners

Ad Hoc Expertise

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Only repair what is needed, when needed

Wind Power Lab has a great technical expertise and a very good sense of customer service. They are very flexible and could always

meet our business and operative requirements, to deliver detailed and comprehensive Maintenance Strategy, Repair recommendations,

and participate into reducing our turbine downtime and operational costs. – Operation Manager, European Energy

I Reduce blade cost with online expertiseImage to Advice

TAKE PICTURE RECEIVING BLADE ADVICEUPLOAD TO SPECIALIST

1 32

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GooseTransparent repair recommendation analysis and reports

Blade Asset Management Platform

No lock-in on data

Build on industry feedback with blade expertise

Subscription based platform for blade insights

Live online systems with onshore and offshore wind turbine owners

Low cost online solution with no upfront payment required

Inspection agnostic

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Processing I solution

DATA COLLECTION ANALYTICS

Step 2 | External and Internal inspection

REPORT SUPPORT

Step 1 | Review of OEM documentation Step 3 | Blade condition report Step 4 | Stakeholder discussions supported by WPL

Review of OEM documentation before travelling

to factory site

Your blades will be inspected and damages

documented on factory site by our highly skilled

blade specialists.

We will support you in discussions with your

OEM.

Collecting accurately referenced images of your

wind turbines blades is the first step. The

method for data collection varies on project site.

We recommend using our Autonomous Drone.

Your blade images are uploaded to our secure

platform for automated analysis – bespoke AI

algorithms assess images to determine damages.

Next, our blade experts review the output.

Precise and comprehensive blade defect assessment

reports are then produced outlining the specific

repairs that are needed to enable cost-effective

strategies for maintenance budget optimization.

We can go a step further, taking the collected

information from the defect assessment report

and evaluating it with one of our blade expert

consultants for your specific issues.

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COMPLETE

Blade Integrity Cycle

Where can we help you?Factory QC

CAPEX OPEX

FACTORY QC

At Factory Inspection

Blade Quality Assessment

COMMISSIONING BASELINE

Inspection During & After Installation

Blade Condition Assessment

Ad Hoc Blade Expertise

END OF WARRANTY

Field Inspection

Blade Repair Recommendation

END OF SERVICE

Field Inspection

Blade Condition Assessment

AdHoc Expertise

O & M ACTIVITIES

As Built Inspection

Field Inspections

Blade Condition Assessment

Blade Repair Recommendation

Fixed cost blade repairs through partners

Ad Hoc Expertise

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In field blade expertise – the clients rep

LEADING EDGE CRACK GAP IN DE-ICING COVERWRINKLE

I Accurate inspections & repair assessments can severely impact your bottom line

Güris – “The service has been completed to our full satisfaction. It’s highly recommended to other wind farm investors all around the

world

Factory QC of Wind Turbines

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Factory QC of Wind Turbines I solution

REVIEW FACTORY INSPECTION

Step 2 | External and Internal inspection

REPORT SUPPORT

Step 1 | Review of OEM documentation Step 3 | Blade condition report Step 4 | Discussions supported by WPL

Review of stakeholder’s documentation before

travelling to factory site

Your blades will be inspected, and damages

documented on factory site by our highly skilled

blade specialists.

Precise and comprehensive QC factory blade defect

assessment reports are then produced outlining the

specific repairs that are needed to enable cost-

effective strategies for maintenance budget

optimization.

We will support you in discussions with your

stakeholder.

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COMPLETE

Blade Integrity Cycle

Where can we help you?Commissioning Baseline

CAPEX OPEX

FACTORY QC

At Factory Inspection

Blade Quality Assessment

COMMISSIONING BASELINE

Inspection During & After Installation

Blade Condition Assessment

Ad Hoc Blade Expertise

END OF WARRANTY

Field Inspection

Blade Repair Recommendation

END OF SERVICE

Field Inspection

Blade Condition Assessment

AdHoc Expertise

O & M ACTIVITIES

As Built Inspection

Field Inspections

Blade Condition Assessment

Blade Repair Recommendation

Fixed cost blade repairs through partners

Ad Hoc Expertise

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In field blade expertise – the clients rep

7 out of 10 blade defects in year two come from transportation of blades prior to commissioning

LEADING EDGE CRACK GAP IN DE-ICING COVERWRINKLE

I Accurate inspections & repair assessments can severely impact your bottom lineCommissioning Baseline

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Commissioning Baseline I solution

REVIEW INSPECTION

Step 2 | External and Internal inspection

REPORT SUPPORT

Step 1 | Review of blade defects Step 3 | Blade condition report Step 4 | Discussions supported by WPL

Establish overview of already known blade

defects from transportation and installation.

Your blades will be inspected, and damages

documented on site, securing high-definition imagery

of all blade sides. We even offer to inspect your

blades internally.

Precise and comprehensive blade defect assessment

reports are then produced outlining the specific

repairs that are needed, creating your commissioning

baseline facts.

We will support you in discussions with your

stakeholder regarding warranty, based on data

and documentation

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COMPLETE

Blade Integrity Cycle

Where can we help you?End of Warranty I End of Service

CAPEX OPEX

FACTORY QC

At Factory Inspection

Blade Quality Assessment

COMMISSIONING BASELINE

Inspection During & After Installation

Blade Condition Assessment

Ad Hoc Blade Expertise

END OF WARRANTY

Field Inspection

Blade Repair Recommendation

END OF SERVICE

Field Inspection

Blade Condition Assessment

AdHoc Expertise

O & M ACTIVITIES

As Built Inspection

Field Inspections

Blade Condition Assessment

Blade Repair Recommendation

Fixed cost blade repairs through partners

Ad Hoc Expertise

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End of Warranty/Service I solution

DATA COLLECTION ANALYTICS

Step 2 | External and Internal inspection

REPORT SUPPORT

Step 1 | Review of OEM documentation Step 3 | Blade condition report Step 4 | OEM discussions supported by WPL

Review of OEM documentation before travelling

to factory site

Your blades will be inspected and damages

documented on factory site by our highly skilled

blade specialists.

We will support you in discussions with your

OEM.

Collecting accurately referenced images of your

wind turbines blades is the first step. The

method for data collection varies on project site.

We recommend using our Autonomous Drone.

Your blade images are uploaded to our secure

platform for automated analysis – bespoke AI

algorithms assess images to determine damages.

Next, our blade experts review the output.

Precise and comprehensive blade defect assessment

reports are then produced outlining the specific

repairs that are needed to enable cost-effective

strategies for maintenance budget optimization.

We can go a step further, taking the collected

information from the defect assessment report

and evaluating it with one of our blade expert

consultants for your specific issues.

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Damages & Repairs

The real question - what to repair, when to repair, and how to repair it?

EROSION CHIPPINGDELAMINATION MAJOR CRACK

Accurate inspections & repair assessments can severely impact your bottom line.

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Services

Other Wind Power LAB offer in field expertise to

determine the reason of blade failure and

also a service that allows blade owner’s to

inspect their blades safely

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Safe internal blade inspections

What is hidden inside a blade – Large delaminated areas?

CONFINED SPACE TECHNOLOGYCATASTROPHIC FAILURE DATA COVERAGE

Without knowing you take on a risk of having unknown blade failures only visible on the inside

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Internal Inspections I solution

DATA COLLECTION ANALYTICS

Step 2 | Data processing

REPORT SUPPORT

Step 1 | Internal blade inspection Step 3 | Blade condition report Step 4 | Decisions supported by WPL

Review of OEM documentation before travelling

to factory site

Your blades will be inspected and damages

documented on factory site by our highly skilled

blade specialists.

We will support you in discussions with your

OEM.

Collecting accurately referenced video and

imagery from the inside of your blades is the

first step. The method is drone based, avoiding

using technicians in confined space

Your blade images are uploaded to our secure

platform for automated analysis – bespoke AI

algorithms assess video feed to determine damages.

Next, our blade experts review the output.

Precise and comprehensive blade defect assessment

reports are then produced outlining the specific

repairs that are needed to enable cost-effective

strategies for maintenance budget optimization.

We can go a step further, taking the collected

information from the defect assessment report

and evaluating it with one of our blade expert

consultants for your specific issues.

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Refuted catastrophic blade failure claim

Case study

Catastrophic blade failure not caused by lightning

A blade collapse was detected on one blade, the damage occurred

during high winds and a lightning strike was detected on the blade. The

original claim identified the lightning as the cause of the blade collapse

in root. However, a case study revealed that poor adhesion between

web and shell caused the blade to collapse. This identification saved

the insurance company EUR 1 million in expected loss.

Situation

Complication

Solution

Conflicting failure mode assumptions causing delay in claim processing, responsible party

and pay out

RCA based on site and turbine data proved the blade failure to be related to blade structure,

not lighting

Catastrophic blade failure clamed as lighting strike with a resulting claim of EUR

1 million

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Complication

FORCE MAJEURE OR EARLY

LIFE FATIGUE

• Many claims go uncontested due to missing or insufficient on-site blade inspections.

Root cracks in shell

laminate, initially claimed as

lightning defect/Ice throw.

I ComplicationRoot Cause Analysis

Blade collapse due to web

debonding, initially claimed

as lightning defect.

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Root Cause Analysis I solution

CASE INTRODUCTION FACT STATEMENT

Step 2 | Determination of blade condition

BLADE CONDITION RCA DISCUSSION & CONCLUSION

Step 1 | Review of material Step 3 | External and internal inspection Step 4 | OEM discussions supported by WPL

Review of OEM documentation before traveling

to site.

Your blade will be inspected and damages on

significant blade parts will be documented on site by

our highly skilled blade specialists.

Blade condition report, event summary and

conditions around the blade damaged will be

checked to support on site inspection.

Through analysis of conditions predation blade

damage and discussion of possible defect

development scenarios. During handover our

blade specialists will go through conclusions and

support you in discussions with your

Client/OEM/stakeholders.

REPORT CONTENT

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Industry Leading Safety Standards

GEV are experts at managing risk, meet

the highest industry standards and are

regularly audited by various certification

and trade bodies.

Health & Safety

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Prosecutions or

enforcements

0

Dangerous

occurrences

0

LTA’s greater

than 7 days

0

Environmental

issues

0

In the last 5 years:

193,858Man hours without

LTI’s or fatalities 2020

1,742,769Total exposed hours to

date 2008—present

HEALTH & SAFETY

is the GEV initiative for health and safety management, implemented across all projects.

ACTsafe provides our teams with the responsibility and authority to take action when harm or ill health has the potential to occur.

STAYsafe covers the safety skills required by our personnel to support our 1st4Safety programme and helps to focus on mitigating unintentional errors through personal responsibility insteadof simply following rules, procedures and company requirements.

The GEV health and safety management system, certified in compliance with ISO 45001, forms the fundamental foundations of the 1st4Safety initiative.

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Training Academy

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GEV Wind Power opened a Leading Edge

Protection training facility at the beginning

of 2021 and have successfully prepared

our skilled technicians for projects

throughout the course of the year.

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“ A fantastic refresher course & great instructors with lots of knowledge.

No improvements are needed. Everything, including the instructions, exceeded my expectations!

I haven’t done anything related to LEP in 6 months, so the Training Academy is ideal. It helps refresh the memory and it means that I will be prepared for when I’m in the field.

This will improve every technician across the board. As soon as they get to the projects they can hit the ground running. They will have everything that they need and know how to use it. Therefore productivity will be improved.

They have all the equipment needed for the job. Brilliant instructors with loads of knowledge about the process.

WHAT THE TECHNICIANS SAY

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GEV key stats

so far… 60+Technicians have

passed the course

4Types of LEP

application tested

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Learn more about how GEV’s back

office manages regulatory and

operational risk, including COVID Latest Updates

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At GEV we’re used to managing risk

GEV COVID policy and

operating procedures

COVID controls, detailed in

all risk assessments

GEV travel policy

compliant with country

critical worker policies

Monitoring of key information

sources, including CDC

Field Operations are

“COVID secure” compliant

Weekly GEV COVID

response meeting

Regular messaging on

social distancing practice,

good hygiene & sanitation

Attendance at key industry

COVID planning meetings

Experts when

working at height

Handling hazardous materials

such as adhesives

Management of thousands

of safety critical items and

equipment every year to

ensure traceability for 3rd

party certification

ISO9001, 45001, 14001

certified with BSI

GEV Stats

for 2020

Deployed technicians

45Campaigns managed

71kTotal hours worked

166

8Different countries

GEV COVID-19 RESPONSE

COVID-19 is another hazard thatwe have learned to manage andhandle the risks accordingly

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GEV was established in 2008 and has

become a global leader in the provision of

blade maintenance services to the global

onshore and offshore wind sector.

GEV at a Glance

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Rhode Island, USA

CIC Providence,

225 Dyer Street,

Providence

02903

Tel:+1 (512) 801 1315

gevwindpower.us

Szczecin, Poland

Rodla Square 8,

71-899 Szczecin,

Poland

Tel: +48 575 281 393

gevwindpower.com

Copenhagen, Denmark

Købmagergade 22,

3rd floor

1150 Copenhagen K

Denmark

Tel: +48 575 281 393

ndpowerlab.com

Big Spring, USA

501E FM 700

Big Spring Texas

79720

Tel: +1 (512) 801 1315

gevwindpower.us

Hull, UK

Unit 23, Priory Tec Park,

Saxon Way, Hessle,

Hull,

HU13 9PB

Tel: +44 (0) 1482 300 640

gevwindpower.com

GEV and WPL offer a comprehensive network of offices to support your blade

projects.

GEV AT A GLANCE

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“ I just wanted to say thank you again for your support by taking on the internal blade repair project at such short notice and helping us with continuity of service to our end customer. I really appreciate you working so quickly to pull everything together working on arrangements that allowed us to proceed. The fact the project was only delayed by 3 days has been viewed extremely positively by my management, the site team, and our end customer.

Very good crew and good job. One of the best vendors we have dealt with. Will gladly do business with your team again permitting job needs and procurement guidelines. Appreciate the prompt work and staying on schedule.

I am a firm supporter of GEV as you are aware and whatever I can do to maintain/acquire your services I will because GEV’s quality, professionalism, and productivity is unmatched.

Thanks very much for the willingness to work with us. To be honest this type of partnership through a difficult, complex and dynamic job will certainly keep GEV in the running for future projects.

The technicians were very well spoken and professional.

Please pass our thanks to the team on site and in the back office

supporting this activity.

WHAT GEV’s CLIENTS SAY

US: gevwindpower.us | +1 (512) 801 1315 | UK/EU: gevwindpower.com | UK: +44 (0) 1482 300 640 | DE: +49 (0) 408 221 700 62 | PL: +48 575 281 393 | [email protected] | WPL: windpowerlab.com | +45 31 32 10 06

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“ We are provided with more precise blade defect assessment material prior to the repair season, handed over to us through great customer service in a way where we were directed to relevant blade issues to prioritise. This enables us to challenge and alter our planned blade repair scope and organise our maintenance and repair execution much more effectively.

WPL deliver 2nd opinion on our inspection data. WPL has deep blade knowledge and creates high value for our maintenance by helping us identify active blade risks, avoid expensive repairs and costly down-time on our turbines."on schedule.

Wind Power LAB has a great technical expertise and a very good sense of

customer service. They are very flexible and could always meet our business

and operative requirements, to deliver detailed and comprehensive

maintenance strategy, repair recommendations, and participate into reducing

our turbine downtime and operational costs.

Thanks very much for the willingness to work with us. To be honest this type of partnership through a difficult, complex and dynamic jobwill certainly keep our company in the running for future projects.

The service has been completed to our full satisfaction. It is highly

recommended to other wind farm investors all around the world.

Analysing the history of all inspection data and repair campaigns at PAWP, Wind

Power LAB was able to create a very detailed defect development trend analysis

that was built into the Blade Maintenance Strategy. This service provides us with a

full overview of assumed events and expected blade repair scope of the windfarm.

WPL has great blade insights and delivers high quality in their work. After handover

of the Blade Maintenance Strategy, WPL has shown their dedication and

professionalism in providing us with further insights and support us in our decision

making and implementation a Blade Maintenance Strategy.

WHAT W P L ’s CLIENTS SAY

US: gevwindpower.us | +1 (512) 801 1315 | UK/EU: gevwindpower.com | UK: +44 (0) 1482 300 640 | DE: +49 (0) 408 221 700 62 | PL: +48 575 281 393 | [email protected] | WPL: windpowerlab.com | +45 31 32 10 06

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MEET THE GEV TEAM

Kim HansenSENIOR BUSINESS

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Senior Business Development Manager for Europe, based in

Denmark. Kim can boast that he is a wind industry veteran

with more than 12 years’ experience in the sector having

previously worked for Danish ISP EU Montage, where he

successfully developed a global network of clients including

spending time in developing markets such as China and

Brazil. He is fluent in Danish, English and German.

Dan BoonCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Chief Operating Officer North America, based in the

USA. Dan is responsible for the US operations, spending

his time between GEV offices in Big Spring, Texas, and

Providence, Rhode Island. He brings more than 10 years

of wind experience having previously specialised in fighter

aircraft coating technologies. Dan has been leading the US

operation in a variety of roles over the past 5 years and been

instrumental in developing the GEV presence in the States.

Mark KeenSENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER

Senior Account Manager for our EMEA business based in

the UK. Mark has been with GEV Wind Power for 6 years

having previously worked for one of the industry’s leading

European turbine OEM’s, where he specialised in blade

field repairs. He began his career as a Communications

Specialist in the Royal Air Force where he served for 13

years. Mark is responsible for managing the key client

relationships at GEV throughout Europe.

Group QHSE Manager based in Hull, England. George has

Group responsibility for all aspects of Quality, Health & Safety,

and our Environmental compliance. George brings more than

25 years of QHSE industry experience to GEV having worked

for large energy utilities both in the UK and internationally.

George is a Chartered Member of IOSH (Institution of

Occupational Safety & Health), and Member of the American

Society of Safety Professionals.

George GuyQHSE MANAGER

Global responsibility for GEV’s central support functions,

including Technology, HR, and the Digital transformation

programme. Dave has been with GEV since 2019, having

previously helped set up HSBC’s business transformation

programme. Dave has over 20 years management and

consulting experience, including roles as a COO at

Deutsche Bank and management consultant with IBM.

Dave WarfieldGROUP CHIEF OF STAFF

USA Engineering Manager based in Texas. Juan provides

expert technical advice to our field-based project teams

covering all areas of blade maintenance. With more than 20

years of experience working in advanced composite materials

research, blade manufacturing, and blade field services, Juan is

an integral part of our team ensuring the quality of our blade

works are best in class. Juan is a member of the American

Composites Manufacturing Association (ACMA).

Juan BorgesENGINEERING MANAGER

Craig DavisUK & EU TECHNICAL MANAGER

UK & Europe Technical Manager. Craig has been with GEV for

over 9 years with more than 15 years’ experience working on wind

turbine blades. His career has included time with leading OEM’s;

Siemens Gamesa and LM Wind Power, where he provided field blade

expertise working globally. Craig works closely with both our business

development and project teams, to ensure that our analysis of blade

defects, repair schedules, and work instructions, are seamlessly migrated

from the tender stage through to project execution. He plays a critical

role in his capacity as quality controller for the blade works performed.

Pawel MazurEU OPERATIONS MANAGER

European Operations Manager based in Szczecin, Poland. Pawel

joined GEV at the beginning of 2020 and has over 10 years’

experience working in the industry, initially at blade manufacturer

LM Wind Power, where he worked as a blade technician and for the

past 7 years in project management roles at one of Europe’s largest

ISP’s, Fairwind. Pawel is responsible for GEV’s European operation

based out of Hamburg and Szczecin, in addition to supporting

business development given his commercial experience and wide

ranging industry network.

Chris SarelUK OPERATIONS MANAGER

UK Operations Manager based in Hull, England. Chris

joined GEV in 2020 having started his career in the Military

aerospace sector. More latterly he headed the Coating &

Final Assembly operations team at the Port of Hull blade

manufacturing facility for Siemens Gamesa having joined in

2016 when the factory opened. Chris has responsibility for

the execution of all UK projects and the recently opened

GEV Blade Training Academy.

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MEET W P L THE TEAM

Morten HandbergCHIEF BLADE SPECIALIST

Anders RøpkeCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Andreas EspersenCHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER

Raül PerezDATA SCIENTIST

Bjørn KaaeDEVELOPER

Magnus Aagren JensenDATA SCIENTIST

Michael ElmegaardINSPECTION SPECIALIST

Mille Beck KlintøSALES DIRECTOR

Hristo ShkalovSENIOR BLADE SPECIALIST

Helicopter pilot, specialising in blade inspection services

and getting the best possible field data secured for

delivering our blade services. Michael is responsible for

the execution of inspections and data handling from field

inspections. Michael holds all relevant drone pilot

certificates and is responsible for safe inspections through

extensive risk assessments and method statements.

Physicist working as a data scientist. Magnus has great

experience with handling large data sets and creating

heavy duty statistical models. Magnus has applied his

statistical skills into the challenges around blade issues,

providing great blade defect insights to our clients, backed

by hard science.

Developer by heart, working as a data scientist in getting

algorithms and models into production grade

environments. Bjørn has a great skill set within

visualisation of data sets, handling these in cloud

environments and enabling algorithms to scale across

client data. Bjørn specialises in automation of scripts and

workflows, turning these into robust systems we can

scale.

Algorithm development and applying hard machine

learning science to wind industry blade issues. Raul works

as a data scientist where he is overseeing all ML

development and training. Raül specialises in automation

of any image recognition analysis carried out by a human,

by applying custom built ML algorithms and other models

handling client data.

Senior Blade Specialist with significant experience from

helping clients worldwide in understanding their blade

repair scope. Hristo is instrumental in using his blade

expertise through hand over meetings with clients,

showcasing our blade defect analysis and translating

these into the world of asset management.

Responsible for all commercial services out of Wind

Power LAB. Mille makes sure our clients understand

exactly what problems we solve, what we deliver, and that

we follow up on the value we create for our clients. Mille

has a decade of experience within applying asset

management software to various industries.

With over 13 years of wind industry experience, Anders

has helped our clients get the correct service for any issue

throughout the blade value chain. Anders has a

background in offshore wind, dating back to the very first

large scale offshore wind farm being built. Anders

specialises in helping clients get in control of their blade

issues by applying his long-term business understanding

and expertise within operational business development.

Andreas is responsible for the technical side of Wind

Power LAB. He has 8 years’ experience in both the wind

industry, and building IT systems for the digital handling of

large scale wind farm portfolios. On behalf of our clients,

Andreas specialises in data management and quality

assurance.

Responsible for all blade related services out of Wind

Power LAB and is a subject matter expert on complicated

blade defects and their root cause. Morten has a

significant amount of experience in blade maintenance

with large scale wind farms and their blade related issues,

bringing in more than a decades worth of blade expertise

for our clients to learn from.

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The proposals contained in this document are made by GEV Wind Power and are in all respects subject to the negotiation, agreement and signing of a specific contract. This document contains information that is commercially

sensitive to GEV Wind Power, which is being disclosed to you in confidence to facilitate your consideration of whether or not to engage GEV Wind Power. It is not to be disclosed to any third party without the written consent of

GEV Wind Power, or without consulting GEV Wind Power if public freedom of information legislation applies and might compel disclosure. Any client names and statistics quoted in this document include clients of GEV Wind Power

and may include clients of the international GEV network. GEV Wind Power, a UK limited liability company registered in England and Wales under number 09735090, is a member of GEV Group, a UK company.

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