SGS to Exhibit its Wind Energy Services at the Eolica Expo Mediterranean 2010 in Rome

On September 7 - 9, 2010, SGS will present its Renewable Energy Services at the Eolica Expo Mediterranean 2010 at stand no. 8 B32. This leading international event for the wind energy sector in Italy will take place in the New Rome Fair Center in Rome, Italy. Daniel Hope, Global Business Development Manager Renewable Energy at SGS, will be holding a presentation about the management of wind energy projects.

SGS, the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, is one of the exhibitors at the Eolica Expo Mediterranean 2010 in Rome, Italy. SGS will present its wide range of services for the wind energy sector at stand no. 8 B32.

Eolica Expo Mediterranean is the leading international event for the wind energy sector in Italy which aims at developping the Renewable Energy market. It will be held in the New Rome Fair Center in Rome on September 7 - 9, 2010. The Ecolia Expo Mediterrean is an exceptional showcase for all Italian and international companies within the wind energy sector and also an excellent platform for expanding business and exchanging information and experiences with developers, owners, operators, manufacturers and other interested parties in this market. The main topics of this expo include technological updates, national and international political policies in favour of the development of the Renewable energy industry as well as problems and solutions related to this sector.

For SGS Italia it is a great opportunity to participate in this event not only to stay uptodate with new technologies and latest developments in the wind industry in the Mediterrean area but also to demonstrate its Renewable Energy Services. For each phase of a wind farm project, SGS Renewable Energy offers a wide range of Renewable Energy Services ensuring that the installation will perform successfully throughout the intended life cycle. The service portfolio of SGS includes services such as Design Verification, HSE Management, Site Assessment, Wind Turbine Blade Testing, Wind Farm Project Certification and In-Service Inspection.

Daniel Hope, Global Business Development Manager Renewable Energy at SGS, will be holding an interesting speech about the management of wind energy projects and the minimization of risk through professional Project Execution. Mr Hope will use the case study about the construction of the Suwalki Wind Farm as a practical example in order to exemplify his presentation.

At the SGS Stand 8 B32 visitors are welcome to meet the SGS team, ask questions and discuss actual topics regarding wind energy with the SGS Wind Energy experts.

About SGS Renewable Energy Services

To protect wind energy project investments and assure the quality of wind farms, SGS works as an independent global project surveyor carrying out inspection, testing, supervision, monitoring, management, verification and certification services for both onshore and offshore wind farm projects.

SGS's strength comes from its experienced staff, that have been successfully involved in many wind energy projects around the world. SGS understands the risks of wind farm projects and fully understands local legal and regulatory requirements.