EANS-News: Nordex AG / Nordex receives order for first N100/2500 project in the US

Special cold climate version for 20 MW wind farm in Wisconsin

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Subtitle: Special cold climate version for 20 MW wind farm in
Wisconsin

Norderstedt (euro adhoc) - Chicago, 16 December 2009. Nordex USA,
Inc. today announced an order for eight N100 wind turbines to be
installed at a 20-megawatt wind farm in Glenmore, Wisconsin outside
of Green Bay. Developed by Emerging Energies of Wisconsin, the
project will generate nearly 64 million kilowatt hours of electricity
annually, which is enough to power about 8,000 homes and displace an
estimated 55,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions. The CH Energy Group,
owner of the New York utility Central Hudson Gas & Electric
Corporation, holds a controlling interest in the project via its
unregulated subsidiary Central Hudson Enterprises.

"The project debuts some of the most advanced turbines in the US,"
said Ralf Sigrist, President and CEO of Nordex, USA. "It´s been a
pleasure partnering with Emerging Energies to provide the best
technology for the site, designed to make the absolute most of
Glenmore´s wind resources."

The N100s are the latest generation in the Nordex family of
2.5-megawatt N80/N90 turbines. Designed specifically for low to
moderate wind speeds, the N100s are ideal for numerous sites across
the country, holding great potential in the US. The N100s have a hub
height and rotor diameter of 100 meters, with a rotor sweep of 7,823
square meters. That translates into an increase in power yield by up
to 20% at average wind speeds of around 7.5 meters per second,
compared to the N90.

For the project, called the Shirley Wind Farm, Nordex will supply
cold climate models of the N100s, upgraded to operate in temperatures
as low as minus 20° Fahrenheit.

"We looked very carefully at the N80/N90/N100 Nordex turbines and
were convinced by their great track record, along with the quality
and experience Nordex brings to the market," said Bill Rakocy, one of
three founders of Emerging Energies. "We selected the N100s because
they accomplish two critical project goals - maximizing available
land and wind resources by using the largest, tallest turbines
available. We´re excited to introduce them in the US and in
Wisconsin."

The project also represents a shift in the US market toward larger
turbines with higher efficiencies and yields. In 2008, the average
installed turbine was 1.67 megawatts. Nordex built the first
2.5-megawatt turbine in 2000 and has the longest track record for
reliability in the multi-megawatt class, with over 1,000 installed
worldwide.

Nordex will deliver and install the turbines in the third quarter of
2010, with project completion slated for the fourth quarter. The
order also includes maintenance and technical operation under a 10
year service contract. The project carries a 20-year power purchase
agreement contract with Wisconsin Public Service Corporation.

"We believe the Shirley wind investment will provide the stability
and predictability in earnings and cash flow that our shareholders
value," said Steven Lant, Chairman of the Board, President and CEO of
CH Energy Group. "It strengthens our portfolio of unregulated
ventures, complimenting our utility Central Hudson Gas & Electric
Corporation."

Nordex USA is currently building a manufacturing plant in Jonesboro,
Arkansas, which will produce N90/N100 turbines for the US market
beginning in September 2010.

About Nordex As one of the technological leaders in multi-megawatt
wind power systems, Nordex is benefiting from the trend in favor of
large-scale turbines. The range comprises one of the world´s largest
series-produced wind turbines (N80/N90/N100 2,500 kW). To date, over
1,000 turbines of this type have been installed around the world.
This experience with multi-megawatt turbines gives Nordex a decisive
lead over most of its competitors. Nordex has installed more than
3,900 turbines with an aggregate capacity of around 5,400 MW all
around the world. With exports accounting for over 95 percent of its
business, Nordex AG plays a key role in international high-growth
regions. The Company has offices and subsidiaries in 18 countries
around the world. The Group currently has 2,200 employees around the
world.

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