M & N Wind Power is a joint developer of wind farms, and plays a leading role in establishing co-developments in this growing market.

Its understanding of technical and economic aspects of wind generation enables development partners to:

• Establish their environmental credentials without uncertainty and risk
• Achieve their business and financial goals

M & N has been active in Europe for five years, and over the past two years has become a leading player in the restructuring of the wind industry in the United States. M & N is actively involved in the management and operation of over 1500 turbines in California including the world's largest wind power project at Altamont Pass near San Francisco. Altamont Pass was acquired in January 1998. M & N is in partnership with FPL Energy which is owned by FPL Group Inc, the owner of Florida Power & Light Company, the regulated electricity utility.

This is the third major wind project by M&N in California. Two others at San Gorgonio Pass, near Palm Springs and Tehachapi Pass, near Los Angeles, began operating in March 1997 and September 1997 respectively.M & N researches sites all over the world, carrying out detailed technical assessments. This essential work - normally carried out well before contracting with a co-developer - provides the most accurate predictions for the business plan.

The cost of electricity generated from a site, and therefore its final price, will be determined by:

• Technical factors, such as wind speed and the choice of turbines
• Financial requirements of those who commission and fund projects - for example the rate of return required on capital or the length of time over which capital is repaid

Project partners benefit from M & N's unmatched strength in:

• PADD techniques (Project Analysis, Design and Development)
• Turbine technology
• Financial management
• Global networking.

M&N is currently involved in developing new wind farms and "repowering" existing wind farms with a total power capacity of more than 1000 megawatts.

Principal areas are:

• San Gorgonio Pass, near Palm Springs, California, USA
• Tehachapi Pass, California, USA
• Gaspé Peninsula, Québec, Canada
• Ireland
• Altamont Pass, near San Francisco, USA
• Scotland
• Wales
• Eastern Europe
• Pacific Rim
• Other selected areas where a viable wind source is anticipated

For further details on M & N Wind Power, take a look at our web-site at http://www.mandnwindpower.com