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A favourable investment in solar power Turnkey systems and solutions for photovoltaic power plants

BEYOND ENERGY

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INTRODUCTION

Energy America Inc is a global turnkey solutions provider for power plants, when it comes to

large-scale installations, you need a solar solution that’s modular and with maximum

efficiency in converting raw DC power into sellable AC energy. At Energy America, we

provide turnkey solar solutions tailored to your needs that can be delivered the world over.

That means lower operating costs, faster ROI and an accelerated design and build phase on

your projects. Our customized solar solutions provide you with an end-to-end electrical

infrastructure complete with power conversion, electrical distribution, supervision and

security. And, with state-of-the-art inverters, a global service organization and co-design

capabilities, your performance and productivity are all but guaranteed. Real-time monitoring,

advanced automation and customized modular solutions – all this adds up to improved total

system efficiency and reliability and the assurance you’ll meet local codes and regulations,

wherever your project happens to be.

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SUSTAINABILITY

The success of a PV power plant depends on several aspects. Energy America can help

customers realize enhanced profit ability by optimizing PV plants from the financial,

technical and performance perspective. The scope of supply can include development and

financing support, EPC and turnkey delivery, and a comprehensive range of maintenance

and operational services

Energy America’s unique performance ratio contracting concept rounds off the

attractiveness of the PV plant solutions. In a nutshell, it’s: an optimum solution designed to

combine low losses, maximum output and an outstanding performance ratio

The advantages of solar energy are clear: the sun is an endless source of energy and the

conversion process yields clean energy. Another advantage of photovoltaic (PV) power

plants is their suitability for different locations. They can be installed almost anywhere. This

strong foundation promotes the important position PV power plants are expected to play in

the future energy mix, which is also reflected in the past industrial growth rates and the

expected future growth. The photovoltaics market, characterized by farabove-average

growth, is expected to be worth over $32.3 billion in 2012* and upward growth is expected to

continue. The large-scale PV power plant segment is expected to grow by 17–20 percent**.

Market drivers in the large-scale PV segment are the great potential for optimization and the

double-digit profit rates possible today

The main challenge is to ensure both sustainable and profitable growth of the PV market,

which is characterized by a high degree of complexity and a wide variety of technical

demands. This calls for thorough experience and expertise. Energy America, the world’s

only integrated energy Infrastructure Company covering the entire energy conversion chain,

is ideally positioned to provide the future-oriented, innovative, and efficient products,

solutions, and services that can help solve these complex issues. Innovation and efficiency

are key factor in ensuring the sustainable competitiveness of large-scale PV power plants in

direct comparison to conventional energy sources. There is much unexplored potential to be

tapped

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CAPABILITIES

By integrating technologies, capabilities and expertise across the entire solar value

chain, Energy America delivers more reliable, dependable and cost-effective PV energy

solutions. We take a holistic approach to maximizing energy output and reducing LCOE by

integrating all of our technology roadmaps and activities throughout the plant lifecycle to

increase system-level results. Energy America believes solar energy should be reliable. As a result, we have

engineered a proprietary plant control system and incorporated forecasting and energy

scheduling capabilities to ensure bulk power reliability and stable grid integration—this

functionality is operational today on PV plants that are several-hundred megawatts in size.

GRID INERATION

Energy America Plant Control System Features

� Dynamic voltage and/or power factor regulation of the solar plant at the point of

interconnection (POI)

� Real power output curtailment of the solar plant when required, so that it does not

exceed an operator-specified limit

� Ramp-rate controls to ensure that the plant output does not ramp up or down

faster than a specified ramp-rate limit

� Frequency control to lower plant output in case of over-frequency situation or

increase plant output (if possible) in case of under-frequency

� Start-up and shut-down control

� Curtailment mitigation in cases where plant output is constrained but the plant has

additional generation capability

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PLANT DESIGN AND ENGINEERING

Maximizing Energy Output and Project Value

Our expert engineers have designed MW’S of PV plants and have experience with

more than 1,000 iterations of plant design improvements. In a process called “design

structure,” we go beyond standard plant engineering to configure PV plants that

maximize project value. By applying our experience and expertise to meticulously

configure PV plant parameters, we ensure our PV plants deliver the maximum

financial results.

We Design Power Plants to Maximize Energy Output and Project Value

Our expert engineers have designed more than 850 MW of PV plants. With a commitment to

optimize design, we go beyond standard plant engineering to configure PV plants that

maximize project value. By applying our experience and expertise to carefully configure PV

plant parameters, we ensure that our PV plants deliver maximum financial results.

We ensure this through the experience and expertise of our German and American

engineers, and through our access to highly efficient and quality in-house products. Besides

reliability and durability, projects also feature an exceptional price-performance ratio.

Modulated Power Plant Product Ensures Construction Efficiency and Optimized LCOE

Since projects are different, Energy America designs solar projects to maximize electricity

yield and minimize LCOE by considering all factors, such as local irradiance, weather, soil,

wind, topography, layout, technology selection, and system configuration. Having

engineered several global utility-scale power plants following industry best practices and

designed hundreds of solar systems, Energy America smart energy solutions is able to

provide global customers with complete system design and engineering services. Our

global design and engineering operation centre, backed by experienced talents and regional

supporting subsidiaries in more than 20 countries, provides sophisticated, professional

services from the preliminary project development stage through commissioning. Our team

consistently follows design guidelines and standards that ensure maximized system safety,

reliability, and economy of investment.

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PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

Project development is essential to creating valuable power plant assets and includes

activities prior to construction, such as securing a power purchase agreement (PPA),

establishing site control, project permitting, and project financing. One of the World's Largest Solar Pipelines

We have designed and developed in remote tropical locations. More importantly, we have a

proven track record of converting more PPAs to energy than anyone else in the industry. Our

experienced project development team has successfully developed numerous solar power

plants over 50MW in highly regulated environments. If you have a PPA with Energy America,

you can count on us to deliver reliable, dependable, and cost-effective solar energy for the

life of that agreement. At Energy America, no project is too big for us as much as we cater and commit to large

scale developments, same way we fully design and execute the following;

� Small to medium scale grid applications � Off grid systems � Hybrid systems � Packaged power plants � Telecommunication � Rural electrification

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SYSTEM BALANCE

We optimize the entire balance of system—which consists of all of the non-module

components of the solar power plant. By aligning all of our technology roadmaps and

process improvements, we have uncovered tremendous opportunities to increase energy

yield and reduce LCOE.

We have developed numerous proprietary technologies, including multiple mounting

systems and a plant control system. In addition, we collaborate with our technology partners

and OEM’s to drive custom specifications for various power conversion components and

improve overall plant performance. Furthermore we check and re-check and develop contingencies for each different type

of units that ensures performance at optimized high level.

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Project Development

Energy America is advancing the entire solar value chain by providing industry-leading solar energy solutions to customers around the globe. Smart energy solutions include packaged services throughout the entire solar power plant lifecycle from project development, design and engineering, project financing and investment, system components procurement, balance of system optimization, and project construction management through operations and maintenance.

Our development and planning process ensures the success of the project according to plan, from location analysis and approval processes through technical planning of implementation. We enable solar projects around the globe. Our know-how and wealth of experience ensure economic efficiency and success.

Proven Track Record and Abundant Pipeline Project development, which is essential to creating valuable power plant assets, includes activities prior to construction, such as securing a power purchase agreement, establishing site control, project permitting, and the interconnection agreement. With worldwide networks and experienced project development managers who are quiet familiar with regional energy policies and solar project application procedures, Energy America is able to work independently or cooperatively with our partners to identify solar project opportunities and lay the project groundwork.

Development and Planning Professionals Ensure Project Success around the Globe Energy America has developed a large solar project pipeline under contract. Our experienced project development team has successfully developed numerous solar power plants over 10MW in highly regulated environments.

Our development and planning professionals ensure project success according to plan, from location analysis and approval processes through technical planning of implementation. We complete solar projects around the world with know-how and a wealth of experience that ensures economic efficiency and the success of your solar investment.

Advantages That Ensure the Success of Your Project - Highly efficient project management based on extensive practical experience and proven successes - German engineering and management with international teams of specialists for on-site implementation - Close cooperation with worldwide project developers - Flexible development models, including project planning for unused areas, cooperative development, and the assumption of project responsibility - Detailed opinions from topographical experts - Optimal layouts of grounds, systems, and modules - Shade analysis with 3D models and simulations - Cost control and security through strict but fair cooperation agreements - IEC, DIN, and VDE standards compliance incorporated from the planning phase - Broad investment portfolio - Project channels from 1,200+ solar module customers worldwide - Flexible development models, including green field development, co-development, and quick takeover

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PROJECT PROCUREMENT

Our best-practice procurement teams use a globally centralized approach to leverage buying power and optimize project cost. Our global supply chain network and specific procurement procedures command strong purchasing power and ensure the timely delivery of Energy

America’s high quality modules and balance of system components to construction sites.

Always Ensures Project Economically Realized as Scheduled Energy America has developed a globally centralized procurement platform. The globally centralized procurement platform smoothly run and leads global supply chains. With efficient and effective coordination among affiliated solar project components manufacturers and strategically cooperative suppliers, Energy America always ensures timely delivery of solar modules and balance of system components to construction sites.

Advantages Ensuring the Success of Your Project - Robust, agile supply chain with a global network, strong purchasing power, and timely delivery - Integrated planning, scheduling, and execution system - Significant improvements in cost reduction and installation speed - Ideal partner with leadership, experience, and technical expertise - Globally centralized supply chain management - Selection of the best components and equipment with respect to quality, price-performance ratio, and harmonization - Key components of the highest quality from premium bankable suppliers - Cost control and security through strict cooperation agreements - Leverage buying power and optimize project cost - Significant cost-reduction improvements

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Operations & Maintenance

Energy America is advancing the entire solar value chain by providing industry-leading solar

energy solutions to customers around the globe. Smart energy solutions include packaged

services throughout the entire solar power plant lifecycle from project development, design

and engineering, project financing and investment, system components procurement,

balance of system optimization, and project construction management through operations

and maintenance.

Operation & Maintenance (O&M) is one of the most critical factors that drive a power plant to realize projected revenues. Our goal is to optimize our customers' power plants to produce the maximum amount of energy, and therefore revenue under their power purchase agreement, throughout its operational life. We have made significant investments in O&M technologies in order to develop and create a scalable and sustainable O&M platform.

Maximize Power Output and Investment Returns O&M is one of the most critical factors that drive a power plant to realize the projected revenues. We well know that optimal operation and professional maintenance are the prerequisites for ensuring that a solar plant becomes a profitable financial investment. Combining our experience in plant optimization and advanced diagnostics with our expert O&M staff, Energy America power plants always ensure the investment functions smoothly and without problems, continuously generates solid earnings and thus comfortably meets or even surpasses the profit expectations.

We Look After Your Yield Energy America well understands that optimal operation and professional upkeep are prerequisites for ensuring that a solar plant becomes a profitable financial investment. We believe that maintaining a plant is more than just “fixing” it. We expend maximum effort into preventing faults and keeping your plant performing at its best. With our operations and technology experience, Energy America O&M services ensure a smooth and functional investment that continuously generates solid earnings and comfortably meets or surpasses profit expectations.

- Greater System Performance and Higher Yields We formulate and apply preventive and enhancing maintenance concepts leading to sustainability and optimized performance

- Lower Costs We customize preventive maintenance concepts. Our high-quality service and efficient administration consistently reduce LCOE

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- Flexible Service Portfolio Our customers can choose freely from our service portfolio, including Operations & maintenance management Visual inspections Project performance testing Energy monitoring Emergency response Financial and energy reports On-going support and consulting services Preventive maintenance Corrective/reactive maintenance Performance evaluation & optimization Project operation diagnosis Recycling

- Premium Thermograph Insurance Management Environmental Advice Revamping/Retrofitting

- Comprehensive Unplanned and Corrective Maintenance Field Treatment and Module Cleaning Fast Reaction Times

- Basic Asset Monitoring 24/7 Fault Monitoring and Reporting Planned and Preventive Maintenance Execution

Advantages to Ensure the Success of Your Project - 24/7total control of plant status - High-quality technical assistance with our qualified engineering team - Extremely fast reaction to incoming faults - Safe and redundant data storage - Working with institutional third parties for system optimization (such as grid operators, government agencies) - Operating under the Continuous Improvement Protocol and quality control standards to allow best plant performance

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Residential PV Systems

Energy America is trusted by hundreds and thousands of homeowners worldwide because

our products successfully reduce carbon emissions, save money on electricity bills, and

decrease the carbon footprint. Energy America provides customers with a rich product

portfolio and one-stop consulting services to help homeowners realize their green solar

dreams.

Products & Solutions Recommendation Energy America produces a wide variety of PV modules ideally suited for all types of

installations: residential, commercial, industrial, and utility. Except for ordinary silicon

crystalline solar modules, like Mono 5 inch, 6 inch, and Poly 6 inch products, Energy

America is capable of providing tailor-made solar modules backed by creative technologies,

like anti-glare modules, anti-salt-mist modules, AC modules, cell optimizer modules etc.

Backed by strong R&D capabilities and constant innovation practices, we provide stable,

reliable, economical and environmentally adaptable product solutions to satisfy the demands

of customers around the globe.

Advantages More Yield, More Returns - High conversion efficiency, up to 17.1% - Positive power tolerance, up to 5W - Excellent power output capability at low irradiance - Excellent power output performance under a low light environment - Outstanding electricity generation performance in an environment with temperature

fluctuations - Outstanding environmental adaptability, free of potential induced degradation (PID) - Proven top-ranking power output under a real installation environment, recognized by third-

party institutions

Better Reliability, Stronger Guarantees - Vertically integrated supply chain management (SCM) enabling consistent high quality

under stringent control

- Facilities and management system audited and approved by several quality-rating

organizations

- Meticulous design and rigorous quality control - Outstanding wind, gale, and snow load capability - Designed and tested to withstands harsh environment - Products verified and approved according to 20+ global quality standards - 10-year workmanship warranty - 25-year linear performance warranty - Independent third-party performance insurance

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More Choices, More Success - Creative, innovative products portfolio providing tailor-made solutions to special needs;

innovative products already launched in the market include the High Efficiency Module, AC

Module, Smart Monitoring Module, Cell Optimizer Module, Anti-Glare Module, Anti-Sand

Module, and Anti-Salt-Mist Module - 24/7 globally based subsidiaries and local service teams provide fast response service - Broad connections to worldwide financial institutions; worldwide bankability - Technical and commercial data exchange providing more market opportunities

Service Energy America cares about our customers and, as a result, we have established a

dedicated team, clear procedures, and various contact points covering different regions.

With more than 20 subsidiaries or local offices around the world, Energy America provides

convenient service to customers. From introducing and recommending products through proposals, preparation of transaction

documents, logistics assistance, and on-site service response, Energy America provides full

service from .beginning to end. With more than 20 worldwide subsidiaries and local service

teams, we provide professional and efficient response to all customer requests. For

residential PV system customers, services include: - Solar business consultation - Industry and company news subscription - Product and service portfolio information and recommendations - Cooperation proposal development - Transaction assistance and status updates - Logistics status tracking - Installation technical assistance - Warranty and insurance registration - After-sales needs - Other needed services

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Commercial Energy Solutions

Energy America panels have helped commercial and industrial users worldwide to show

their commitment to eliminating carbon emissions and controlling their electricity bills. Given

nearly decades of PV components manufacturing knowledge and EPC experiences, Energy

America is adept at providing modularized solar system solutions or tailoring energy

replacement solutions based on specific industrial customer needs. In more than 90

countries, including Germany, the UK, Italy, France, U.S., Japan, Australia, Israel, and Chile,

Energy America products and solutions have achieved the trust and recommendation of

hundreds of local commercial solar users.

Product & Solutions Recommendation

Energy America produces a wide variety of PV modules ideally suited for all types of

installations. All Energy America products are fully approved and certified by recognized

global standards and laboratories. Energy America offers a rich module portfolio as the

commercial recommendation, includes: - Leading Yield Modules, that generate more power and optimize BoS cost - BIPV Modules can be integrated with buildings or partly replace construction materials - Smart Operation Modules, that can generate up to 25% more power output than ordinary

modules, and realize real-time monitoring - Aesthetics Modules, like full black panels, that aesthetically match your buildings and

Energy America ensures its outstanding durability as well - Environment-Adaptable Modules, like Anti-Glare, Anti Salt-Mist modules, that avoid

light pollutions, reduce light reflection, stand against harsh environment

Service

In order to be successful as a company it's no longer enough to offer a good product or a

beneficial service. Competition also takes place to a great extent in the costs area. The goal

here is to secure advantages, for example, with clear savings in energy costs. With a

reasonable investment in a solar system, you profit over the long term from solid earnings,

while at the same time gaining independence from the energy utilities and their pricing

policy.

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Utility-scale Power Plants

From product development consulting services to project financing proposals, Energy

America is active in the entire value chain of the solar industry. Our professional knowledge

and worldwide service platforms are always available to provide you with comprehensive

investment opportunity suggestions and feasible action plans to help to realize your project

or enrich your energy portfolio. With thousands of solar module customers around the world,

Energy America’s worldwide project development team is sourcing and co-developing

hundreds of high-quality solar projects. Our multiple-GW pipeline is dynamically updating

and is ready to present to partners around the world.

Products & Solutions Recommendation

High-quality Energy America panels have been installed in thousands of residential,

commercial, and utility-scale solar applications worldwide. Energy America products have

been constantly contributing clean energy to our planet. Energy America PV modules can be used for different kinds of on-grid or off-grid

applications. Energy America in-house R&D facilities and constant technological innovation

guarantee every Energy America products remarkable advantages and ensure that Energy

America products always stand out from the rest of the competition.

As a recognized innovator, our success in production, technological development, quality

control, and product performance distinguishes us as one of the most reliable solar

companies in the world. With more than 3.5GW of shipments, Energy America products are

proven to belong to one of the world most reliable brands and are best choices in terms of

high quality, excellent performance, and entire lifecycle guarantee.

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AMERICAN ROOTS, GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

At Energy America Inc, our technology is based on global approach. We work on very

optimistic procedures above client’s expectation within the boundaries of engineering

standard. Energy America is committed to providing cleaner energy solutions. As we work to

improve the technology and quality of our products we make every effort to protect the

health and safety of our employees and the local environment that is why we have

partnered with a German manufacturing corporation, we have adopted to a mixed

approach of combining German and American technology

We believe our collective future lies with renewable energy. In our lifetime, solar has become

a cost effective and dependable source of energy. This trend is accelerating dramatically

with innovative solar energy applications coming online with increasing frequency.

We see solar having the greatest impact at the personal level. Energy America’s mission

is to bring solar to the people - where we live, work and play. Our vision is to see solar

integrated into our homes, places of work, transportation and even our clothing. Someday,

not far off, safe and clean solar energy production will surround us; out of sight and out of

mind. We are working towards harnessing energy at a global level which means, we deliver

solutions that work around the clock, with a mixture of American and German technology

we strive for excellence and produce results that makes energy work. This commitment starts with a world leading R&D department that focuses on developing the most innovative, cutting edge renewable technology. Change comes from leadership and at Energy America we aim to lead our industry in the development of new renewable technologies.

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GLOBAL PRESENCE

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Corporate Headquarters California Street San Francisco California PH: 415 798 8860 E:[email protected]

Czestochowa Warsaw Poland PH: 48 793 263 201 E:[email protected]

North Carolina Wake Falls Drive PH: 919-604-2978 E: [email protected]

Kirichwa Court Nairobi Kenya PH: 254 725 270 145 E: [email protected]

Suva Central Fiji Island PH: 679 9937533 E: [email protected]

Port Moresby PNG PH: 61412453322 E: [email protected]

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