Strong presence of leading international players and key markets makes WindEnergy Hamburg a global meeting point for the industry

Hamburg, 6 March 2014 - WindEnergy Hamburg, the leading international fair for the wind industry, will be held for the first time in Germany’s second biggest city. From 23 to 26 September, the Hamburg Fair site will be the meeting point for energy industry experts from all parts of the world. WindEnergy Hamburg gives this global industry the ideal platform for dialogue and presentation of its innovation, new technologies and services. It covers the whole of the value chain, both onshore and offshore. More than 1,000 exhibitors from all over the world are expected at the premiere in September, presenting their products on 65,000 square metres of exhibition space. Hamburg is the wind capital, making it the perfect international setting, with real cosmopolitan flair.

“The main focus of the expo will be the energy transition in Germany as the leading technology location, and above all the key role of wind energy in its realisation,” says Bernd Aufderheide, President and CEO Hamburg Messe und Congress (HMC). “This new leading event will be the industry showcase for current and future technology developments, showing how they contribute to innovative solutions for sustainable energy supply. That is of great interest in every country. And that makes WindEnergy Hamburg the forum this year for major growth stimulus for the industry worldwide.”

WindEnergy Hamburg is the showcase for all companies active in international business, and for current and emerging national markets. The great international interest is shown by the presence of global plant manufacturers such as Alstom, Areva, Daewoo, Enercon, Gamesa, GE, Nordex, Samsung, Senvion, Siemens, Vensys, and Vestas. Leading companies from all the relevant market segments will be there: planners, manufacturers, equipment suppliers, financial service providers, operators, energy supply companies, and service providers. Alongside the key players, small and medium-sized enterprises from all parts of the value chain will also be exhibiting in Hamburg.

All in all, companies, from more than 30 countries will be there. Companies from individual nations have got together in a total of 18 national pavilions for joint presentation of their product ranges. 11 of the 18 national pavilions are from European countries, ranging from Denmark to Turkey. The other 7 pavilions are from Canada, the USA, Argentina, Japan, Korea, Bangladesh and China. In addition, there will be visitor delegations from countries such as Brazil, Japan, China, Mexico and Russia, making use of the extensive information and international networking opportunities at the expo.

WindEnergy Hamburg is timed to generate synergies with SMM Hamburg (the leading maritime industry fair) and H2Expo - e-mobility, fuel cells, hydrogen & storage solutions; that will help experts from the wind industry to make additional contacts in new fields of business. Many companies in the shipbuilding industry that are exhibiting at SMM Hamburg from 9 to 12 September will also be present at WindEnergy Hamburg. They include shipyards, ports, logistic companies and representatives of the maritime equipment industry. The strong presence of exhibitors from the wind and maritime sectors means that WindEnergy Hamburg is also the biggest offshore industry fair.
In parallel to WindEnergy Hamburg, H2Expo will also show approaches for integrating renewables in the energy market, with solutions in storage and mobility.

WindEnergy Hamburg
The leading international wind industry exhibition will be held in Hamburg from 23 to 26 September 2014. WindEnergy Hamburg expects more than 1,000 exhibitors from all parts of the world. This leading international fair for the onshore and offshore wind industry will be held at the Hamburg Fair site every two years. In addition, the wind exhibition with a focus on the national market will be held in Husum from 15 to 18 September 2015. HUSUM Wind will likewise be held every second year (odd-numbered years). With its location in the pioneering wind energy area of the German North Sea coast, this traditional meeting point will provide in-depth exchanges within the industry, and generate practical value added. For more information, please visit windenergyhamburg.com and husumwind.com