Wind Energy Operations & Maintenance Summit USA

Utilize the latest industry experience, proven technology and O&M
strategies to maximize generation and reduce costs in your wind farm

Event Upate

We're pleased to announce that we have over 100 attendees confirmed - click to view 2012 attendee list

North America's leading O&M focused conference is back for its fourth year, completely refreshed and re-formatted for total coverage. This is the only forum that will give you the direction and tools you need to build a comprehensive strategy to ensure success in this booming market.

Over 300 senior O&M decision makers will be in attendance to network, do business and exchange the latest industry updates. Our world class agenda will equip you with business critical information:

• End of warranty options (EOW) presented: Get the blueprint for end of warranty options whether it's re-entering warranty, using an ISP or performing self service

• Retrofit technology & Repowering: Understand the various types of technology available today that can be implemented in your wind operations for maximized generation

• Advanced Monitoring Technologies: Data analysis - condition monitoring and SCADA solutions that have not only proof of concept, but proven ROI

• Life extension of critical components: Find out what can be done to your current wind farms that will extend their life and see grater ROI on your O&M dollars

• Major Part Failure, Upgrading & Repair: Discover the latest R&D that is being undertaken to reduce failure or damage to your rotor, Blade, Generator, Gearboxes, Foundations, Tower

Click here to download the 12 page event PDF or view the full agenda online here

Already confirmed the "who's who" of North American wind energy

Building on past success the 2012 edition of the Wind Energy O&M Summit has already attracted the leading wind energy owner / operators. With E.ON, Iberdrola, Duke Energy, EDP, AES, Edison Mission, Noble Environmental Power, TransAlta and Wind Capital Group making up part of the 100 confirmed to date.

Click here to view the complete list and book your pass to join them

The O&M summit was a rewarding experience on many different levels.  The amount of information shared will provide strong value in future endeavours within the market

John Plantier, GES-USA

5 brand new features for 2012

For 2012 Wind Energy Update have introduced 5 new features that will help operators and contractors alike address their toughest O&M challenges. Based on over 100 hours of research with leading industry stakeholders, this year you can benefit from:

• More wind energy owner / operators on site than any other event

• Case study driven – from real life wind projects in operation

• Simultaneous sessions on operations AND maintenance, for new AND established players all under one roof

• Industry first workshop - Improving Wind Farm ROI Through Upgrades - Owner & OEM collaborations

• 20+ hours of networking time scheduled: 1-2-1 meeting areas, round table discussions, as well as evening entertainment

For further details on the 3 day program, download the event information NOW

This is a highly valuable conference.  It provides a unique opportunity to gain  information and solutions concerning prevalent wind industry issues and a forum to meet and interact with key industry players

Ted Kowalski, Wood Group

Value-added workshop at this year's conference

Not only will your O&M efforts benefit from insight delivered by the most respected industry experts, you can also take part in the free pre-conference workshop with purchase of any tickets... the below will take place on April 25

GE Wind Services publically co-present with their customers for the first time, and discuss:

• Improving Wind Farm ROI Through Upgrades
  

Further details of the workshop, and our other discussion topics can be found HERE

Great conference, it was chance to meet industry leaders. They presented many topics which are prevalent and important to the wind industry today and in the future!

Justin Hunt, Vestas

Conference at a glance

Download the 12 page program for complete event information NOW

The Wind Energy Update's O&M Summit is an excellent opportunity to learn about pressing issues in maintenance of wind turbines, emerging technologies and techniques to address these issues, and network with industry leaders.  The presentations were terrific, and the organization of the event has improved every year. I hope to attend for years to come

Hans Royal, Performance Composites

Get Information You Need From Real O&M Experience

You will hear the major North American owner / operators discuss and debate not only their O&M successes but also the downfalls and lessons they took away

It makes this event the one "not-to-miss" as you'll be leaving not only with the contacts but also the strategy you need to succeed in 2012

Designed for everyone in the wind O&M sector – catering to all employees and job titles – the event has dedicated sessions for both the operations and maintenance side of your business

PLUS...with hundreds of technology and service providers on site you are certain to find answers to the industry's O&M needs

If you're involved in wind energy operations and maintenance you simply can't afford to miss the number one meeting point for O&M professionals.

Download the brochure now for full details or book your place here!

I look forward to seeing you in April,

Jon

Jon Harman
VP North American Wind Operations | Wind Energy Update
+44 (0)20 7375 7577| 1-800-814-3459 | jon@windenergyupdate.com