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Export Opportunities for the US Wind Industry
1. Exporting Case Studies
Patrick K. Strom
Sales Account Manager, International Markets
NRG Systems
WINDPOWER 2011 Conference & Exhibition
May 24, 2011
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2. Overview
• About NRG Systems and our products
• There is a world of opportunity Good news!
opportunity.
• 3 ways to optimize international success
• 2 case studies
3. About NRG Systems
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• Founded 1982
• 114 employees
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• 144 countries
• Lean
manufacturing
• Niche business
• Met towers, data
loggers, sensors,
loggers sensors
LIDAR, turbine
control sensors,
software
NRG Systems manufacturing plant, Hinesburg, Vermont, USA
8. Comparison
Truck
• Vermont to Los Angeles: 3000 miles
• Greater carbon footprint handling
footprint,
• Cost: $5000-$10,000; 30% fuel surcharge
Sea Freight
• Vermont to Port of Shanghai: 8000 miles
• Sealed 20 ft container, few restrictions
• Cost: $3500
11. The value of a
Freight Forwarder
• Long term relationships
• Invaluable in case of trouble
• Ally for getting payment
safely
• Navigates complex letters of
credit
12. The value of an
International Partner
• Finding clients
• Navigating customs local regulations
customs,
• Targeted marketing
• Long term cooperation
13. Case Study 1:
Kiribati
• 2 x 34m complete systems, coral atolls
• NGO funding Japanese partner
funding,
• Free sea/surface shipping to Hawaii,
weekly flight to Kiritmati Island
• High reliance on fossil fuels
• Climate change (43 ft highest point)
14. Case Study 2:
Mongolia
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• 30m complete system, Asian steppe
• Japanese partner & funding
• Free sea/surface shipping to Ulan Bator
• Early stage wind development, great potential
15. Conclusion
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• Being in the U.S. has advantages
• Think about the whole product lifecycle
• Avoid commoditization
• Use resources available to you:
government programs, forwarders, partners
16. Now go close the trade deficit!
Patrick Strom
patrick@nrgsystems.com
1-802-482-2255
www.nrgsystems.com