Released on: October 13, 2008, 1:35 am

Press Release Author: SGS Industrial Services

Industry: Industrial

Press Release Summary: SGS, the global leader and innovator in inspection,
verification, testing and certification services, and RSA, the insurance expert are
now offering a one-stop solution to clients.

Press Release Body: Wind turbine manufacturers, wind farm owners and utility
companies often face risks in wind farm projects such as material damage, and lack
of availability, which lead to financial losses.

As a result of their partnership, RSA and SGS are able to improve owners' internal
rate of return on investment via risk minisation, and adequate insurance cover with
fair premiums for all wind farm projects, from the project planning stage through to
the operations.


SGS Industrial Services is a global presence offering independent inspection,
verification, testing, and certification services for onshore and offshore wind farm
projects. In the planning phase, SGS carries out site assessments and site specific
design verification of wind turbines and foundations.

SGS is the reliable partner not only for the design of wind farms, but also for life
the cycle of a wind farm. SGS provides independent project inspection services by
carrying out wind farm project certification services, which consist of design basis
& site assessment (due diligence), site specific design of wind turbine and
foundation, manufacturing surveys and supervision, installation monitoring and
supervision - which include marine warranty surveys - commissioning monitoring and
supervision, and in-service maintenance management.

SGS clients can enjoy reduced exposure to loss and damage as well as mitigate the
loss of earnings as a result of failures and accidents in the farms.

RSA is a leading multinational insurance group that has helped clients to protect
themselves against risk for nearly 300 years. RSA is also a leading renewable energy
insurer with an in-depth understanding of the renewable energy industry. RSA has
provided insurance coverage on onshore wind turbines for over 30 years and offshore
wind farms for over 15 years.
RSA offers an efficient claims service with specialist engineers and loss adjusters
focusing heavily on risk management/control and speedy claims resolution.

The partnership between SGS and RSA minimises failure rates in operational onshore
and offshore wind farms, maximises the owner's internal rate of return on investment
and also benefits project owners, and financiers who have considerable stakes in
wind energy projects.



Web Site: http://www.sgs.com/wind

Contact Details: SGS Group Management
Industrial Services
Dr. Jan Behrendt Ibs
Global Director, Renewable Energy

Raboisen 28,
20095 Hamburg
Tel +49 (0) 40 30 101 236
Fax +49 (0) 40 30 101 936
Email: industrial.global@sgs.com
www.sgs.com/wind

SGS United Kingdom Limited
Wind Energy Services
Mrs. Jale Cairney
Business Development Manager

Phone +44 (0) 1276 69 77 47
E-mail: industrial.global@sgs.com
www.sgs.com/wind