Darwind

Role Caneval: Business case development, implementation and management.

Description: Darwind was founded in 2005 by ATO-NH (Province Noord-Holland) to develop and market high-power offshore wind turbines based on direct drive permanent technology. Econcern became the majority shareholder in 2006 and funded the design and development of two 5MW prototype turbines, as well as the buildup of the organisation to 70 FTE by 2009. Following the bankruptcy of Econcern, Darwind was taken over by XEMC Windpower Co. from China in August 2009. Darwind aims to deliver commercial turbines from 2011 onwards. Caneval developed the business case in co-operation with the founders and acted as CCO in Darwind's board up-to the transfer to XEMC Windpower.

Status: Completed.

General Blade Technology

Role Caneval: Business case development.

Description: General Blade Technology was founded in 2008 to offer wind turbine blade design, development and production services. As part of Econcern's Ecoventures, it was set-up to supply blades to its 'sister' company Darwind, the manufacturer of offshore wind turbines. After the bankruptcy of Econcern in 2009, it continued through a management buy-out and was renamed Global Blade Technology. Caneval developed the business case in co-operation with the GBT management team.

Status: Completed.

BioResource

Role Caneval: Business case development.

Description: BioResource was founded in 2007 by Econcern to extend its position in the up- and midstream biomass market. It intended to create local production facilities worldwide in co-operation with local partners with access to agro- and forest-based (2nd generation) biomass residues and to apply advanced technologies such as torrefaction. Caneval developed the business case for BioResource together with its management team.

Status: Completed.

HEZEPP

Role Caneval: Feasibility review, business case development, subsidy raising and implementation support.

Description: HEZEPP Company develops a novel power generator - the HEZEPP for High Efficiency Zero Emission Power Plant – based on Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) and Gas Turbine (GT) technology. It offers unparalleled high efficiency power generation in combination with zero emission and a high fuel flexibility. The 1st prototype is scheduled for delivery by end 2012. Caneval verified the design; developed the business case; raised subsidies and provides implementation support.

Status: Ongoing.