The document proposes an offshore wind turbine project off the coast of Kamsar, Guinea to provide electricity to the city. A team of engineers will implement the project from April 2009 to June 2010 with a total projected cost of $20 million. The project will involve installing horizontal-axis wind turbines manufactured by GE Energy and upgrading the local power grid to distribute the new source of electricity. Once completed, the wind turbines are expected to provide a steady supply of electricity to improve safety, education, health and comfort for the people of Kamsar.

1. Wind Turbine Energy For The City of Kamsar – GuineaSubmitted by:Tim AlexanderBobo BarryJose ChotoYves JusteMichael SmithWind turbine energy project1

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARYProposed Solution for the Energy (Electrical) needs for the Coast of West Africa.Provide steady electricity to the people and city of Kamsar, Republic of Guinea through Offshore Wind Turbine SystemProject start & end Dates: April 27, 2009 – June 21, 2010Total Projected Cost of Project - $20 million US dollarsBenefits of the project – Electricity enriches lives in Kamsar: safety, education, health, and comfortPurpose – Provide efficient energy solution for Kamsar2

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (Cont’d)The business reasons for conducting our analysis and recommendations are as follows: Contracting Opportunities:

4. Establish presence and create additional business in West Africa

5. Enhance relationships with Energy vendor

6. Increase company revenue – 7.5% of project total cost 3

7. Wind Turbine Energy For The City of Kamsar - GuineaProject description4

8. The teamExperienced and well-trained engineers and consultants in wind energy development.Based on our passed record and passed experience, we are capable of properly assessing project risks and monitoring the development of a project to meet its scope within schedule, cost and to the customer satisfaction. 5

9. The Republic of GuineaLocated on the west coast of Africa. Bordered : North by Senegal and Mali.

10. East by Mali and the Ivory coast.

11. South by Liberia and Sierra Leone.

12. West by the Atlantic Ocean.Has a population of 10.2 million in2008.6

13. The Republic of Guinea map7

14. RESOURCES – TechnologyWind energyIs an indirect form of solar energy.

15. In general, wind results from an unequal heating of different parts of the earth, causing cooler, dense air to circulate to replace warmer light air.

16. Offshore wind energy has minimal environmental effects.

17. Higher wind speeds at sea produces energy increase from 10-20% compare to ground installations.8

18. Resources – Technology – (Cont’d)How does a wind turbine works? Wind turbine transform the Kinetic energy of wind into Mechanical Energy (rotating blades), which in turn is transform in Electrical energy through the main shaft that turns the generator.9

19. Resources – Turbine equipmentFor this project horizontal-axis wind turbines (HAWT) will be use, for their greater efficiency compared to vertical-axis wind turbines which are 50% less efficient and there ease installation offshore.HAWT turbines have the following main components:Blades (3)Pitch Controls (4)Main Bearing Assembly (6)Main Shaft (7)Gearbox (8)Break Disc (10)Coupling (11)Generator (12)Tower (14)Canopy (18)10

20. Resources – Turbine equipment – (cont’d)Building an offshore wind turbine will require installation on steel monopiles, which are long, steel tubes hammered into the sea bed.11

21. Resources – TURBINE MANUFACTURERGE EnergyIs one of the world’ leading suppliers of power generation and energy delivery.

22. Has the worldwide resources and experience to help their customers meet their needs for cleaner, more reliable and efficiency energy.

23. Has six wind manufacturing and assembly facilities: Germany, Spain, China, and the United States.

24. Has installed in the last 12 years, 10,000 1.5 MW wind turbines around the world. 12

25. Resources – POWER GRID The existing power grid in the region of Kamsar, Guinea will be upgraded to distribute the additional generated power.13

26. Resources – POWER GRID – (cont’d)New gridWill stabilize the power supply to the area.

27. Will add new transmission and distribution lines, substations (step-up and step-down transformers).14

28. Resources - managementOne (1) Executive director – $275,000One (1) Development Director – $150,000One (1) Executive Assistant – $60,000One (1) Receptionist – $30,000One (1) Coordinator for Data Entry and Membership – $60,00015

29. Resources - project teamThree (3) Project Managers – $100,000 x 3One (1) Project Coordinator – $100,00016

30. Resources - communicationsOne (1) Public Relations and Events Manager – $140,00017

31. Resources - financesOne (1) Finance Manager – $95,000One (1) Controller – $150,000One (1) Accounts Payable – $50,000One (1) Accounts Receivable – $50,00018

32. Resources - developmentOne (1) Grants Manager – $80,000One (1) Development Manager – $115,00019

33. Resources - designTwo (2) Construction Engineers – $220,000.Four (4) Civil (Structural) Engineers - $ 110,000 x 4Five (5) Mechanical Engineers – $110,000 x 5Two (2) Electrical Engineers - $110,000 x 220

34. Project ActivitiesRFP/Contracts (1.1) – WES, Inc. obtains a contract from SOGEL, its customer to provide energy via Wind Turbines in Kamsar, and WES, Inc. contracts with a variety of contractors to assist with the projectCustomer (1.1.1) – WES, Inc. enters into contract with SOGEL to install Wind Turbines in KamsarContractors (1.1.2) – WES, Inc. enters into contract with GE Energy, SOGAT and other contractors to build, ship, test and install Wind Turbines and other associated equipments and materials necessary for the project construction in Kamsar21

35. Project Activities (Cont’d)Site Confirmation/Contract (1.2) – WES, Inc. enters into contract with WES-Analysis, Inc. to conduct all ocean, ground and wind testing Contract (1.2.1)

36. Grid Analysis (1.2.2)

37. Ocean (1.2.2.1)

38. Ground (1.2.2.2)Grid Analysis (1.2.2) – WES-Analysis, Inc. conducts the grid analysis Ocean (1.2.2.1)

39. Ground (1.2.2.2)22

40. Locations Testing (1.2.3) – WES-Analysis, Inc. conducts testing for ocean, ground, wind, weather and the environment impact Ocean (1.2.3.1)

41. Ocean Floor (1.2.3.1.1)

42. Current (1.2.3.1.2)

43. Ground (1.2.3.2)

44. Wind (1.2.3.3)

45. Weather (1.2.3.4)

46. Environment Impact (1.2.3.5)Administration (1.3) – responsible entirely for the Project Team’s passports, licenses, permits, visas, accommodations and insurancesPassports (1.3.1) – Team Project must obtain passports to travel outside the United States23Project Activities (Cont’d)

47. Project Activities (Cont’d)Licenses (1.3.2) – To obtain construction licenses from the government in KamsarPermits (1.3.3) – To obtain permits from the government in Kamsar for the installation of Wind Turbines in order to provide energyVisas (1.3.4) – Team Project must obtain visas to travel to Guinea.Insurance (1.3.5) – To insure the equipment, facilities and people for the protection of the OrganizationEquipment and Facilities (1.3.5.1) – To insure wind turbines, associated equipments and materialsLiability (1.3.5.2) – Essential coverage for the organization’s protection24

48. Engineering & Design (1.4) – WES, Inc. shall develop, design, and Implement the technology for the Wind Turbines Grid System (1.4.1)

49. Turbines and Transformer System (1.4.2)Design (1.4.1.1) – WES, Inc. shall design the Grid system CAD (1.4.1.1.1)

50. Graphics (1.4.1.1.2)

51. Other Software (1.4.1.1.3)Personnel (1.5) – to handle accommodations, support system, training, and local crew hiring in KamsarAccommodations (1.5.1) – Human Resources shall provide accommodation services for WES, Inc. 25Project Activities (Cont’d)

52. Management Team on Site (1.5.2) – to arrive in Kamsar to commence the projectLocal Crew – Hired (1.5.3) – to arrive on site to commence the projectTraining - Local Crew (1.5.4) – WES, Inc. shall provide training to the local crew in Kamsar Support System (1.5.5) – WES, Inc. shall provide support systemTransportation (1.6) – to transport all personnel and equipment into and throughout Kamsar 26Project Activities (Cont’d)

53. Personnel (1.6.1) – Management Team and Local Crew in Kamsar shall be provided with transportation services by travel agencies and local transportation companies Air (tickets) (1.6.1.1)

54. Ground Services (1.6.1.2)Equipment (1.6.2) – Equipments shall be transported by transportation companies contracted by WES, Inc. and other contractors Water – Welding Equipment (1.6.2.1)

55. Air – Specialized Equipment (1.6.2.2)

56. Ground (1.6.2.3)

57. Truck – Construction Equipment (1.6.2.3.1)

58. Train (1.6.2.3.2)27Project Activities (Cont’d)

59. Project Activities (Cont’d)Project Management (1.7) – Project Management obtained a budget from SOGEL, and shall have the accounting department handle the project’s accountsAccounting (1.7.4) – to handle WES, Inc.’s expenses, payroll and billing, A/R and A/P and other expenses during the projectConstruction (1.8) – SOGAT shall handle the on shore constructions Work on shore (1.8.1)

60. Turbine System (1.8.2)Power Grid (1.8.3) – WES, Inc. shall handle the Power Grid construction28

61. Project Activities (Cont’d)Security (1.9) – WES, Inc. shall obtain security services to protect the Wind Turbines once the project is completedPrivate (1.9.1) – WES, Inc. shall enter into contract with SOGAT to provide security services for the Wind Turbines both in ocean and on ground Government (1.9.2) – WES, Inc. shall enter into contract with ESCADRON to provide security services for the Wind Turbines both in ocean and on ground 29

62. Implementation (1.10) – WES, Inc. and contractors shall run Turbine system and complete system testing Maintenance (1.10.3) – WES, Inc. will provide training to SOGEL personnel on the new power generation equipment User Acceptance/Orientation (1.10.4) – WES, Inc. and SOGEL shall conduct the user acceptance and orientation regarding the new power generation systemInauguration (1.10.6) – WES, Inc. shall introduce the Wind Turbines to Kamsar as their new source of energy30Project Activities (Cont’d)

63. Key milestonesTurbines & Transformer purchased: 28 April 2009Vendors selection completed – Contracts released (RFP): 4 May 2009 Project Management Team arrive on site: 20 May 2009 Government licensing & permits obtained: 20 May 2009Local Staff hired: 27 May 2009Construction Equipment arrive on site: 9 July 200931

64. Key milestones (Cont’d)Grid Construction Begins: 10 July 2009Shore site Construction Begins: 16 July 2009Tower Bases arrive on-site: 9 September 2009Tower Bases Installed: 16 October 2009 Main Transformer arrives on-site: 27 October 2009 Wind Turbines arrive on-site: 6 November 2009Wind Turbines and Transformer Installed: 15 December 2009 32

65. Key milestones (Cont’d) Wind Turbines Testing Completed: 5 February 2010 System (Turbines, Transformer, and Grid) Testing Completed: 19 March 2010Customer Acceptance Completed: 7 May 2010Handover Completed: 18 June 2010 Inauguration – Project Completed: 21 June 201033

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