Glossary Germany

BImSchG
Law to protect from damaging environmental influences caused by air pollution, noises,vibration or similar actions (Bundes-Immissionsschutz-Gesetz), central lawin the process of approval for wind energy converters in Germany.

Capacity factor
Ratio between produced performance on average and installed capacity of a converter.

EEG
Law for priority of renewable energies (Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetz).

EVU
Utility

Full load-hours
quotient of average output and capacity of an converter. The higher this value, the higher theproduction of turbines at this location.

IPP               
'Independent Power Producers' are privat leaded and organised companies, which produce electricity without being connected to national electricity suppliers (Utilities).