1. Renewable Energy in Argentina

2. ABO WIND
Why Investing in Argentina?
Current Opportunities
Renewable Energy in Argentina
ABO WIND in Argentina
Our Projects in Argentina
Contact Details

3. 1. ABO WIND
ABO WIND is one of Europe's most successful developers of wind power projects.
350 employees developing projects in Germany, Spain, France, Argentina, Uruguay, Mexico, Belgium, Ireland, the UK, Bulgaria and Finland .
Annual turnover of 300 Million Euros.
Over 450 wind energy turbines with a nominal capacity of over 1000 Megawatt have already been installed. 3%

4. 2. Why Investing in Argentina?
A diversified and dynamic industry, open economy and high growth potential makes Argentina one of the growing economies in Latin America.
Access to a large local market and to important trade organizations such as MERCOSUR and WTO.
Well trained personnel, natural recourses, a lively culture and modern infrastructure makes Argentina a very creative and competitive field for business.
Governmental support: tax exemptions, incentives for export encouragement and loans.

5. 2. Why Investing in Argentina? (cont.)
Argentinean Environmental Policy
The percentage of produced renewable energy must reach 8% by 2016.
Laws that make the development of wind energy projects easier:
Accelerated amortization.
Sales tax refunds.
Tax  exemptions on minimum presumed income
Subsidy: 15 AR$/MWh (1,8 USD/MWh)
Financial Stability.
Legislative initiative to create the following benefits:
8% of the energy of large consumers has to be through renewable energy.
Subsidies for domestic production increase.
Credit lines.
Tax benefits.

6. 3. Current Opportunites
The local currency reduces investment and business costs.
Great amount of infrastructural work to do.
High availability of local currency for investments.
Custom-free import of wind energy turbines.

7. 4. Renewable Energy in Argentina
Intended Changes to the Energy Matrix 3%
Goal: 8% renewable until 2016
Source: CAMMESA. Informe anual 2013.

8. 4. Renewable Energy in Argentina
Wind Energy
Argentina belongs to the top 5 countries with the highest potential for wind energy.
Strong and constant wind of the highest quality in many regions, especially in southern Patagonia ( m/s; CF > 35%) 3%
Average wind speed
Regions with capacity factor CF > 35%
Source: Argentina Wind Energy Report CADER 2009.

9. 5. ABO WIND in Argentina
ABO WIND began 2006 with activities in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Highly qualified employees working in Buenos Aires.
ABO WIND has recently signed a cooperation agreement for the “Añelo I” project, in
Neuquén.
ABO WIND has developed 850 MW
in Argentina, of which 200 MW are ready to build. ABO WIND also has projects in Uruguay and Mexico.

10. Large range of investments opportunities and especially new tenders.
5. ABO WIND in Argentina
investment opportunity
Project financing: provision of the needed equity.
Trust Fund
Project Acquisition
Joint Venture
Partnership
For local businesses
Large range of investments opportunities and especially new tenders.

11. 5. ABO WIND in Argentina
Our portfolio in Argentina and Uruguay contains 13 Projects with a total volume of 850 MW. Furthermore we have many projects in preliminary stages of development.
PE Pampeanos
50 MW
PE Argentinos
PE Alto Valle
100 MW
PE Vientos del sur
PE Llanuras del Viento
PE Vulturno
PE Vientos del Oriente
PE Del Fin del Mundo
PE Australes
PE Del Bicentenario
PE Brisas Serranas
PE Vientos del Cambio
PE Corredores del Viento

12. 6. Our Projects in Argentina
Wind Farm “VIENTOS DEL SECANO” – 50 MW
The wind farm “Vientos del Secano” is in Mayor Buratovich, close to Bahía Blanca.
Cost effective connection to the electricity grid, right off the federal street 3 and only 80 km from the airport and port of Bahía Blanca.
Hochspannungsleitung 132 kV

13. 6. Our Projects in Argentina
Wind Farm “VIENTOS DEL SECANO” – 50 MW
980 Hectares
14 m above MSL
Wind mast since April 2008
8.4 m/s average wind speed
Land for shepherding

14. 6. Our Projects in Argentina
Wind Farm “VIENTOS DEL SECANO” – 50 MW
Studies made by ABO WIND :
Environmental
Soil studies
Topographical analysis
Studies to grid connection
Permits from public authorities:
New electricity producer MEM
ENRE permit
Environmental license
Clean development mechanism
The project is ready to build. Only Finances, are needed to start the construction.

15. Latin America Director
7. Contact Details
In Germany:
Unter den Eichen 7, Wiesbaden Phone: +49 (0) ; Fax: Mobil: +49 (0)  
In Argentina:
Alicia Moreau de Justo 1050 P. 4 Of. 196
C1107AAP - Dock 7
Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires
Phone:  
Mobil:
Vanesa M. Revelli
Latin America Director 3%