Scandia Wind

Our People

Scandia Wind Partners at Alpha Wind Energy Aps of Denmark:

Egon Veisig Poulsen

  • 25 years of engineering experience in wind energy
  • Alpha Wind Energy Board member and partner
  • Wind energy history includes work in California in the 1980’s and 1990’s
  • Engineering background in wind energy, experience as a Project- and Technical Sales Manager, Senior Consultant, Technical Engineering and Project Management
  • Wind Farm Project Manager for project installations in: United States, Denmark, India, Sweden, and Great Britain
  • Director of Technology and Engineering for a major wind turbine manufacturer
  • Frequent speaker at industry conferences 

Jens Børsting Petersen

  • 18 years of wind energy experience – wind measurement, business development, and management
  • Founder, owner, and Managing Director for Alpha Wind Energy companies in Europe
  • Wind energy development and technical experience in the following countries: United States, Denmark, Sweden, Ireland, Taiwan, England, Scotland, Poland, Norway, Romania, and Egypt
  • Senior Test Pilot for Royal Danish Airforce, including joint work with the U.S. Air Force at Edwards Air Force Base in California  

Jan Thorleif Olesen

  • 23 years of engineering experience in wind energy as a Project Developer and Project Manager
  • Technical Director, Board member and partner of Alpha Wind Energy
  • Wind energy history includes work in early California wind farms in the 1980’s and 1990’s
  • Project Manager for U.S. Government agency wind farm projects
  • Research and Development engineer for major wind turbine manufacturer
  • Design, Installation and Quality Control experience for wind farm operations in extreme climates and terrain
  • Construction and installation of wind/diesel turnkey project for U.S. Navy and National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
  • Remote island construction and installation of power plant for U.S. Air Force
  • Project Engineer and Operations Manager – development, design coordination, procurement and quality control of major retrofit programs, (new gearbox designs, etc.,) for major European OEM 

Steen Andersen

  • Over 18 years of wind energy experience
  • Alpha Wind Energy Board member and partner
  • Wind energy history includes work in California in the 1990’s
  • Service Engineer and Project Manager for major turbine manufacturer
  • Turbine technical expertise during installation, commissioning, and operation and maintenance
  • Consultant to wind farm developers and owners regarding gear boxes, lubrication, filtration and bearings

Scandia Wind Partners at Havgul Clean Energy AS of Norway:

Harald Dirdal

  • 14 years of engineering and development experience in wind energy
  • Project Director, partner of Havgul Clean Energy AS
  • Early stage onshore and offshore wind farm public relations and project management
  • CEO, partner of Havgul AS
  • Board Member: Norsk Miljøkraft AS
  • Development consultant for Havøygavlen wind farm (40 MW)
  • Developer for Kvitfjell wind farm in Norway (200 MW)
  • Developer for Amdmyran Wind Farm (200 MW)
  • Developer for Siragrunnen Wind Farm in Norway (200 MW)
  • Developer for Havsul I, II, III and IV Wind Farms in Norway (1500 MW)  

Ketil Reed Aasgaard

  • 17 years of financial and management experience in energy and utilities sector, including wind energy
  • CEO, partner of Havgul Clean Energy AS
  • Former partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers in the consulting to utilities, regulatory agencies and governments
  • Frequent speaker at energy and utility industry conferences
  • Active investor and board member of renewable energy projects
  • Advisor to Econ Pøyry, a global energy consulting organization

Kalle Hesstvedt

  • 18 years’ experience in the energy and environmental conservation industries
  • Partner, Head of Political Advisory, Communication and Public Relations for Havgul Clean Energy AS
  • Independent public affairs and communications consultant to energy and environmental conservation industries
  • Political advisor regarding energy and environmental policymaking, including national climate trading system
  • Shape policy for ethical guidelines involving Socially Responsible Investing
  • Greenpeace International – Executive Director and Climate Coordinator

Emil Thorkildsen

  • 13 years of legal and management experience in wind energy
  • Chairman and legal counsel for Havgul Clean Energy AS
  • Chairman of Nor Vind AS, Andmyran Vindpark AS and Havgul AS
  • Former Chairman of Norsk Miljøkraft AS
  • Broad legal background with an emphasis on contracts and negotiations for wind farm projects  
 

Scandia Wind Regional Partner

Steve Warner

  • CEO, partner of Scandia Wind LLC
  • 22 years' experience in the region as a financial consultant in securities, commercial real estate, and wind farm project finance.
   

NEWS

February 2010:
Scandia Wind Southwest LLC urges a favorable FERC ruling for the Tres Amigas project.

December 2009:
First Public Information Meeting Announced

November 2009:
The Parmerton Rhea, LLC Announces Land Owners Meeting Regarding Leases

September 2009:
A screening study has been carried out by ERCOT for Scandia Wind LLC for interconnection of 1000 MW from the Mariah project.

September 2009:
New transmission grid project will open up for large wind power projects.

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USEFUL LINKS

www.awea.org

Mariah Project video

Scandia Wind Southwest Brochure

Recent article regarding wind farm impact on real estate
www.ecopolitology.org

Michigan Great Lakes Wind Council

Article regarding wind farms’ impact on tourism in Scotland

Fact Sheet Mariah