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Marseille, France – NRG Systems, leading manufacturer of wind measurement equipment, and Leosphere, leading specialist in lidar (laser radar) for atmospheric observations, today announced the formation of a global joint venture to expand the use of remote sensing with lidar in the wind energy industry. The first product of the partnership is the WINDCUBE™ lidar wind measurement system, a remote sensor used in site assessment and wind farm performance monitoring.

“I couldn’t be happier to announce this news,” said Alex Sauvage, President and CEO of Leosphere. “The WINDCUBE is the result of 20 years of intensive research and development – it’s a flexible, easy-to-use technology that has proven to reduce data uncertainty and project risks in the wind energy industry. Partnering with NRG Systems sends a signal that using lidar in wind resource assessment is an accepted part of the process.”

Today, the WINDCUBE has been deployed by developers, consultants, turbine manufacturers, and research institutes in 18 countries around the world. In site assessment, the portable system is used to capture actual measurements at heights up to 200 meters that can be used along with met mast data. With NRG Systems’ wind measurement expertise and industry knowledge, the companies aim to accelerate the use of this proven technology around the globe.

“As the industry has evolved so has the need to measure accurately and reliably at taller heights,” said Jan Blittersdorf, President and CEO of NRG Systems. “For over twenty-five years, NRG Systems has been devoted to providing the best wind measurement equipment to the industry. Partnering with Leosphere on this exciting initiative is a sensible step for our company and for the industry.”

The WINDCUBE lidar remote sensor provides 200-meter vertical wind profiles, mapping wind speed and direction, turbulence, and wind shear. The portable system includes ten programmable measurement heights with an automatic data filter for ready to use data and a waterproof, dustproof enclosure for all weather conditions. This active remote sensor operates by sending a laser pulse through the atmosphere. Along its path, the laser light is scattered by particles in the air (dust, water, aerosols, etc.) and bounced back to an optical sensor in the lidar unit. These signals capture the shift in atmospheric particles, or the absolute wind speed in the lidar line of sight.

The Leosphere NRG Systems joint venture will serve customers around the world with sales, service, technical expertise and personalized support. The WINDCUBE is available to purchase now. For more information visit: www.lidarwindtechnologies.com

About NRG Systems

NRG Systems, an independently-owned company, has been in the wind energy industry for more than 25 years. Its wind measurement systems can be found in 130 countries, serving electric utilities, wind farm developers, research institutes, government agencies, and universities. With the recent hiring of its 100th employee, NRG Systems has doubled its workforce in just two years. For more information on NRG Systems, Inc., visit: www.nrgsystems.com

About Leosphere

LEOSPHERE is specialized in LIDAR (laser-radar) atmospheric observations. The company offers turn-key and user-friendly remote sensors, allowing for real-time tracking and measurement of particles, aerosols, and wind. Leosphere products are used in various applications: wind energy, climatology, meteorology, and air quality. Its lidar systems have been deployed in over 18 countries by research institutes, developers, consultants and turbine manufacturers. For more information visit: www.leosphere.com

For more information contact:

Abby White, 00 1 802 488 0979 or 00 1 802 482 2255

aw@nrgsystems.coma

Antoine Massenet, +0033 60 768 94 50

amassenet@leosphere.fr

Editor: Julia Ruiz Diaz

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