US-German Opportunities for Cooperation in Wind Energy

Keynote Speakers: Chet Culver, Governor of Iowa & Bob Gates, Senior Vice President, Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Past President, AWEA

The primary objective of the conference was to open a dialog for partnership between two of the world’s leading countries in developing and implementing new Wind Energy technologies. Many of the participants were able to find business partners and expanded their operations. Germany has been at the forefront of new Wind Energy initiatives, both from a technology and a public policy standpoint. This includes being the world’s leading producer of Wind Power. Iowa is the third largest producer of wind energy in the USA, followed closely by its neighbor to the north, Minnesota.  Six of of Top 10 states ranked by wind potential are also located in the region.

Participating German Companies:

Asmus Arbeitsbühnen und Hebezeuge GmbH Co. KG: www.asmus-bau.de                     

Deutsche Rotor- und Turm Service GmnH & Co. KG:  www.deutsche-rts.de

natcon7: www.natcon7.com
omniwatt: www.omniwatt.de
RUD Chains:  www.rud.com
SIAG Windenergietechnik GmbH: www.siag-group.com
WKA Montage GmbH: www.wka-montage.de
WPD AG: www.wpd.de