The Challenges and Benefits of Green Power Integration within Tower Site Portfolios

Panelists: Paul Mucci, CEO, Aerial SpectrumDon Stokes, GM of Energy, Aerial

Spectrum

Moderator: Jim Innes, CEOCompany: CarrierClass Group

Green Power & Tower Sites

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• Tower sites consume large quantities of power.  • Most tower owners supply power to tenants through sub-meters. • This sub-metered electricity represents non-revenue dollars. • Sub-metered electricity is actually sold at a loss when the

overhead of meter reading and billing is considered.  • A solar photovoltaic (PV) system can transform this expense

into a reliable profit stream.

Why become a

GREENtower site?

• Tower sites consume large quantities of power.  • Most tower owners supply power to tenants through sub-meters. • This sub-metered electricity represents non-revenue dollars. • Sub-metered electricity is actually sold at a loss when the

overhead of meter reading and billing is considered.  • A solar photovoltaic (PV) system can transform this expense

into a reliable profit stream.

Why become a

GREENtower site?

GANG METERS

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Solar Photovoltaic (PV)

Energy System Model

The BENEFITS of PV Facilities at Tower Sites

• Attractive returns on invested capital• An enhanced and deepened site owner/tenant

relationship• A reliable hedge against energy price increases• “Green” marketing leadership in the wireless industry• Flexible expansion if customer needs change• Back-up power in black outs (with added storage

capacity)

The CHALLENGES of PV Facilities at Tower Sites

• Solar incentives vary state-by-state• High upfront investment for capital project• 20 year project life requires comprehensive feasibility

analysis and project planning

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Tower Sites That Make Good Solar Candidates

• Have multiple co-locators• Have control of the property• Have access to the solar resource• Are located in a state with good

incentives

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Power Supply Parameters

• 22 kW per Carrier• 100% power reliability- Grid Connected• Off-Site Power: Power Purchase Agreements

(BBB+ rating)• On Site Power: Net Metering for Excess Power

Supply• Optimal Technology for geographic location: solar

vs. wind

Who is Aerial Spectrum, Inc?

The CompanyAn engineering firm specializing in project development for the both the telecommunications industry and renewable energy sector. They provide complete site development services, feasibility studies and project deployment services for green power production within the commercial, industrial and non-profit institutional business sectors.

The PhilosophyConsistently add value to its services and products with investment in the best technology and personnel to be the most knowledgeable, efficient, innovative and nimble company in the industry.

Who is CarrierClass Group?CarrierClass Green Infrastructure is a renewable energy project developer that provides feasibility analysis and project deployment services for green power production within the commercial, industrial and non-profit institutional business sectors.

CarrierClass Deployment Services is a boutique tech services firm that provides rooftop antenna management services for a select group of clients with high rise class A office buildings. We also provide circuit design and planning services, radio network controller engineering services, and more for the northeast region.