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ryfpLogic Proposal for Solar PV Prepared By: Prepared For: 9/15/12 Jeffrey Epstein, Ground Mount Brannon Bloom Little Saint James Island Energy Systems Little Saint James, USVI 00802 Pure Logic Clean Energy Quote l Office: 340-201-9313 l Fax: 866-548-9556 I Web: EFTA01080648 Introduction Thank you for allowing Pure Logic Clean Energy Systems to prepare this proposal for you. In the USVI electric rates are 4 times higher than the average continental rate and they fluctuate unpredictably. Solar PV has become a very wise investment, partly due to tax credits, rebates, Feed-ln-Tarrifs and accelerated depreciation which have contributed to the rapid expansion of solar PV throughout the world. As a result, this very reliable 57-year old technology is being implemented on a massive scale as the world transitions to clean, sustainable energy systems. Pure Logic is a licensed, insured, full service solar integrator. Our team will be responsible for: • Assistance in funding procurement • Design and Schematics • Structural and Electrical Engineering • Permitting • Rebate paperwork management • Full project management • Installation • Electrical Interconnection • System Commissioning • Inspection Coordination • Maintenance training rit e. • Safety training se, "Th., Colorado • Warranty CEIMRED t ) Renewable 4„- Solar PV) Iristaller COSTa Cobol., Saw Orgy nOtartaAvanincn Energy Society 1\ 44, w 0 0•• • Proposed System: Summary System Size 408.0 kW DC Cost $2,184,911 Annual Production 562,302 kWh Location Ground Annual Production First Year $314,889 Total for 25 Years $10,947,365 Pay Back Period -5 Years Pure Logic Clean Energy Quote I Web: EFTA01080649 System Details: Solar PV System: • System will be Grid-Tied • Siliken 250 Watt modules mounted at Option A or Option B at owner's discretion. • SMA Sunny Boy inverters (Qty., size and model to be determined at system design for optimum power output and overall performance) • S-Flex Aluminum/SS attachment hardware Mounting plan: System to be mounted to ground using S-Flex mounting system and rock/ground anchor system. Includes all required AC hardware/devices to complete interconnection. (Pure Logic agrees to comply with all NEC and local building and electric codes.) • Remote system monitoring is included. Schedule: TBD Options: 1. Sunny SensorBox Weather station for advanced monitoring 2. Back up option: Sunny Island Equipment Details: Quantity Type Make Model 1632 Modules Siliken 250 58 Inverters SMA SB7000US n/a Racking System S-Flex Ground 1 Monitoring System SMA Sunny Web Box Pure Logic Clean Energy Quote Web: EFTA01080650 Benefits of switching to Solar Energy Environmental Benefits Installing solar will help you reach your personal or corporate environmental objectives, reduce carbon dioxide emissions and other air pollutants, and help prevent climate change and a host of other environmental and public health threats caused by fossil fuel energy. Energy Savings A solar system on your building or property means you can both use the PV electricity and sell it to your utility for credit to lower your utility bills. When the system generates more electricity than needed, your electricity meter will run backward. If you need more electricity than the system generates, you use electricity from your utility as usual. Called "net-metering," it reduces an electricity bill to the difference between how much a solar system produces and how much electricity is used. Price Stability Electricity rates in the USVI increase as fuel prices increase, but the cost of sunlight never changes-it's always free. When electricity from WAPA becomes more expensive, your solar system saves you more money and pays for itself even faster. Reliability Facilities that operate sensitive technology or need backup power for added reliability in case of brownout or grid failure find solar-battery systems an attractive alternative to diesel generators, which pollute and can be expensive to maintain. With solar you can truly be independent of WAPA and enjoy 100% uptime, even when the grid goes down. During grid failure, our backup systems will switch automatically from Grid-Tied to Off-Grid within milliseconds. Brand Enhancement After installing a solar system, a business may qualify as a Certified Green Business, thus improving the company's profile, marketing potential, and product distinction. Green businesses attract a growing number of consumers who are looking for businesses committed to environmental stewardship. Certified Green Businesses also report that their environmental initiatives increase employee satisfaction. Additional Considerations: Benefits: 1. Fixed cost of energy. 2. Take advantage of ARRA funds available for Renewable Energy Investments (30% ITC). 3. -5 year payback with excellent annual yield on investment. 4. Increases property value 5. Brand enhancement 6. Community Leadership 7. Ability to monitor and compare: Remote monitoring provides real-time data on the voltage, AC output and other parameters, giving owners the ability to really understand the dynamics of harvesting power from the sun. (With Sunny Island Back-Up System option): 8. Eliminate down-time due to power outages 9. Stability of power supply 10.True independence from power outages. 11.ReducedlNo generator run-time Pure Logic Clean Energy Ouote I Web: EFTA01080651  Proposal and Cost Analysis System Cost System Cost $2,184,911 $5.36 Per watt Other Discount $0.00 $0.00 Per watt Contract Cost $2,184,911 $5.36 Per watt 'WISE Rebate $0.00 $0.00 Per watt *VIEO Rebate $0.00 $0.00 Per watt *USDA Grant $0.00 $0.00 Per watt "Federal Tax Credit (30%) $0 $0 Per watt Net System Cost $2,184,910.55 $5.36 Per watt Levelized Cost per kWh $0.1689 Return on Investment 16.68% ' Rebates subject to avalabiby " Consul: your CPA on exact Tax Benefit Kilowatt Hours per Year % OFFSET 67.89% 70.000 52.500 35.000 17.500 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec ■ PV Production ■ Annual Usage Assumption8 •REC Value/ kWh $0.00 •Annual InfLsbco 3.00% •Current kWh Energy Costs $0.56 •PV Degradation 0.70% 'System Life! years 25 'Inverter Life years 20 Pure Logic Clean Energy Ouoto Web: EFTA01080652  Financial Analysteal INFLATION TAX BRACKET IRR 3.00% 30% 16.68% ANNUAL UTILITY COST ANNUAL INVERTER REBATES. ITC (30% OF BONUS DEP. MACRS 6 ANNUAL CUMULATIVE SOLAR SMWH SOLAR REPLACEMENT R CASH FROM GROSS COST) 50% REVENUE CASH FLOW PRODUCTION VALUE OTHE SOURCES YEAR -52.184.911 -$2.184.911 0 SO SO SO $131.095 $131.095 -52.053.816 1 562302 $0.560 $314.889 -$8.564 $209.751 5516.073 -51.537.743 2 558366 50.577 5322.065 -58.825 $125.851 5439.091 -51.098.652 3 554457 50.594 $329.405 -$9.090 $75.511 5395.826 4702.826 4 550576 50.612 5336.912 -$9.362 575.511 3403.060 4299.766 5 546722 50.630 $344.591 49.643 537.755 3372.703 572.937 1 6 542895 50.649 $352.444 -59.933 3342.511 $415.448 7 539095 50.669 $360.476 -510.231 5350.245 S765.694 8 535321 50.689 $368.691 -S10.538 3358.154 51.123.848 9 531574 $0.709 $377.094 -$10.854 5366.240 51.490.088 10 527853 $0.731 $385.688 -S11.179 5374.509 51.864.598 11 524158 $0.753 $394.478 -$11.515 5382.963 S2.247.559 12 520489 $0.775 $403.468 -$11.860 5391.608 $2.639.167 13 516845 $0.798 $412.663 -$12216 5400.447 53.039.614 14 513227 $0.822 $422.067 -512.582 5409.485 S3.449.099 15 509635 $0.847 $431.686 -S12.960 $418.726 53.867.825 16 506067 $0.872 $441.524 -513.349 5428.176 54.296.001 17 502525 $0.899 $451.587 -513.749 5437.838 54.733.839 18 499007 $0.926 $461.878 -514.162 $447.717 55.181.555 19 495514 $0.953 5472.405 -514.586 5457.818 55.639.374 20 492046 50.982 $483.171 -515.024 5468.147 $6.107.520 21 488601 51.011 5494.182 -515.475 -$150960 3327.747 56.435.268 22 485181 $1.042 $505.445 -S15.939 5489.506 S6.924.773 23 481785 51.073 $516.964 -516.417 5500.547 $7.425.320 24 478412 $1.105 $528.745 -S16.910 3511.836 57.937.158 25 475063 $1.138 $540.795 -517.417 5523.378 58.460.534 12937718 0.8167 310.453.314 SO SO $655.473 510.645.445 KWH AVERAGE Cash Flow $9,000,000 $6,750,000 $4,500,000 $2,250,000 $0 -$2,250,000 -$4,500,000 0 5 10 15 20 25 - ANNUAL REVENUE - CUMULATIVE CASH FLOW Pure Logic Clean Enorgy Ouote Web: EFTA01080653  Conceptual Design- Layout and Structural Link to Fly-By animation: httpAioutu.be/cyQOL42zAos System Layout and Comments on Design This power plant will fit in with the existing landscape so as not to impede views. The proposed arrays have been designed to be hidden from view as much as possible, maintaining the natural beauty of the island. The solar system will be grid-tied via a trench to the generator building. All hardware will be aluminum/stainless steel for corrosion resistance. Mounting hardware and solar modules will be engineered to appropriate building codes for wind loading. The solar structure will be designed to resist uplift values for the site. A backup system may be designed to provide some/all of the energy needs throughout the year. This will require additional consulting to determine typical energy requirements during a power outage such as identifying critical loads and time of use. This system allows the owner all the benefits of using the utility while it is available and all the security of independence from WAPA during grid failure. The inverters will switch automatically within 20 milliseconds to off-grid mode, allowing for continual usage of your solar asset. Shading Considerations The PV modules located at Option A and Option B are in full sun throughout the day. Pure Logic Clean Energy Quote Web: EFTA01080654  Preliminary Design- Electrical Considerations Site's Electric Data (assumptions) Electrical Service: The electrical service is: 3-phase, 208V. There is one main meter for the entire property. Line loss from this underwater cable is significant and will need to be factored in to further analysis. It is assumed the existing electric service will support the interconnection of the proposed PV system. Usage Data and Electric Rate Assumptions - The estimated consumption of the whole complex is approximately 828,265 kWh/yr. - The large volume of consumption can be offset by the use of solar PV and the excess generation can be fed back into the utility grid at any point in the year. - A starting rate of $0.56 per kWh calculated from the usage and cost information typical to WAPA will be used for economic projections assuming a 3.00% inflation of the cost of energy averaged over 25 years. Example ground mount on Crown Mountain, STT for the Brunt Family Pure Logic Clean Energy Ouote I Web: EFTA01080655  Typical Project Schedule* Day Duration Design & Permit 0 45 45 Rebate Application 7 45 38 Order Materials 7 60 53 Installation 60 75 15 Inspection & Commissioning 75 90 15 specific schedule to be outlined in contract. WEEK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Design & Permit Rebate Application Order Materials Installation Inspection & Commissioning Other Assumptions: This proposal assumes a building site that is ready to begin construction of the PV mounting system. Site work such as roof repairs, clearing of brush, debris removal or grading is not included. With the use of ground anchors we aim to avoid the costs and impact to the landscape resulting from traditional excavation and concrete foundation construction. Pure Logic Clean Energy Quote I Office: 340-201-9313 I Fax: 866-548-9556 I Web: EFTA01080656 Back Up Option The Sunny Island inverter is designed for off-grid and grid-tied battery back up systems. During grid failure, a grid-tied system will shut down to eliminate the risk of back-feeding power into the grid, posing a safety hazard. Without a backup system, power produced by the PV array will not be available for use. The addition of a back up system will automatically switch the grid-tied system to "off-grid" mode and seamlessly provide uninterrupted power supply to the user. The Sunny Island back up inverter will harvest power from solar, wind, hydro, battery or fueled generator for use. Renewable energy takes first priority, battery takes second and when these are no longer sufficient, the generator is automatically started and regulated to maintain adequate power supply. The battery can be sized to supply enough power to run the desired loads through the night or for several days, thereby minimizing the need to run a generator. Alternatively, the Sunny Island back up system can be designed with a minimum battery of 48V, 100Ah to keep it functioning during a grid failure. Thus, the building would run on 'solar by day" and "generator by night" with minimal storage. It is estimated that electricity from a diesel generator will cost —50.40/kWh (cost of fuel, O&M, replacement, etc.) not to mention the environmental and noise pollution. The cost of solar is as little as $0.11/kWh and requires no fuel and very little maintenance. Manufacturer's warranties are as high as 25 years. If grid failure is a concem, this may be a smart investment for low cost energy with a high impact on reducing carbon emissions. The Sunny Island back up system will add approximately 20% to the cost of your PV system and will qualify for all tax incentives offered for renewable energy. A video of the system can be viewed at: 1100 Cowie...Awl Pure Logic Clean Energy Quote Web: EFTA01080657 Monitoring All Pure Logic Solar Systems include remote monitoring. This allows the user to know exactly what's going on with the system. It will provide real-time readings of DC voltage, AC power output and many other valuable parameters. This information will also be available on a web-based server that will allow users or technicians to troubleshoot from a distance, minimizing costly service calls. It will also send out an alert if anything is functioning abnormally. This notification can save hundreds of dollars in lost production which otherwise might not be noticed for a month or more. Remote monitoring gives the user peace of mind that the solar asset is performing. It will also be an educational tool for others to get real-time working knowledge of the power coming from the sun. Weather Station (optional) The Sunny Sensorbox is installed directly onto solar modules and measures irradiation and temperature. In combination with Sunny WebBox and Sunny Portal, it provides continuous meteorological and power production data. This makes it possible to detect shade, dirt, and gradually declining array performance, providing security against lost yield. 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Electric Panel AC power from the inverter travels to your electric service panel or breaker box. The system is connected to your service panel through a circuit breaker and is then distributed to any electric loads in your home. 4. Utility Meter Whenever your solar system provides more power than you are currently using in your home, the excess power will flow into the grid through your electric meter. This will cause your meter to run backwards earning you a credit with the utility company. 5. Utility Grid You remain connected to the utility grid so power is always available when you need it, even at night and during the day when your demand exceeds your solar production. Pure Logic Clean Energy Quote I I Web: EFTA01080659  Environmental Impact A commercial solar system-100kW will offset over 3,250,000 lbs of carbon dioxide over 15 years, saving the equivalent of: Driving a car 4,200,000 miles CO2 absorbed by 3000 trees 1,000,000 gallons of water used in electricity Environmental Considerations The conservation of fossil fuels, the reduction of pollutants, reduction of waste, and higher efficiency usage of electricity are the main environmental objectives to which Solar achieves each of these ends. The Conservation of Fossil Fuels This is a simple, yet important effect of using Solar Energy. As more and more individuals, corporations, and government use alternative energies such as solar, we conserve fossil fuels and other natural resources that are quickly diminishing. With a rapidly expanding world economy, and the strong growth in highly populated countries - the demand for energy is increasing at an alarming rate. This makes conserving our resources more important than ever. In addition to the deterioration of land, air and water - the rapid depletion of natural resources 'further compromises the ability of future generations to meet their own needs". The Reduction of Pollutants Electricity production in the US Virgin Islands is dominated by fossil fuels-98% coal. 2% petroleum and other like fuels. Overall energy production (heat, electricity. etc.) is also dominated by these fuels (51% coal, 16% natural gas and 3% petroleum). The resulting CO2 emissions come from coal (81%), gas (15%), and from petroleum (4%). There are major environmental impacts attributed to electricity generation from these non-renewable fuels. Emissions of pollutants into the atmosphere (particulates, Sulphur Dioxide (SOx), Nitrogen Oxide (NOx), Carbon Dioxide (CO2), and others) all have a grave impact on public health, water and crops. These negative externalities also impact many delicate ecosystems such as forests and fisheries. The Reduction of Waste Electricity produced from Coal (the primary source of electricity) results in a great deal of waste during the process. such as: • Mining: Dust from surface mining, Drainage Water • Cleaning and Drying: Liquid and Solid Waste, Dust and Coal Fines (30 tons) • Transportation: Spillage, Dust and Fines • Storage: Liquid Drainage, Dust and Fines • Power Plant: Liquid and Solid Waste (5000 tons of liquid; 360,000 tons of solid ash). Emissions (150,000 tons of mainly SOx, NOx, CO2, and particulates) • Water, Land, Energy, and Heat are also wasted over the entire process of converting coal to electricity Nearly every type of energy production from non-renewable sources produce wastes which have a negative impact on the environment. Even nuclear energy, while burning relatively clean, presents serious problems with the safe storage of radioactive waste and the possibility of widespread nuclear fallout from a reactor meltdown. Higher Efficiency Usage of Electricity The efficiency of fossil fuel electricity generation is stunningly low. Given that the amount of the fuel (coal, petroleum, natural gas, etc.) is growing scarce, this lack of efficiency is all the more important. When you burn these fossil fuels to create electricity, we only convert about 35% of the energy produced into electricity, the other 65% is lost mostly in heat. It is now wonder why these fuels are quickly disappearing. While the efficiency is low for the individual solar cells themselves, the Solar Energy system is quite efficient. That doesn't much matter however, since the fuel for Solar Energy (the Sun) is virtually limitless and available worldwide. Saone Nahanni Renewable Energy Laborabry Pure Logic Clean Energy Quote I I Web: EFTA01080660  Proposal Acceptance and Letter of Intent Jeffrey Epstein, Ground Mount Little Saint James Island Little Saint James, USVI 00802 340-775-2525 Proposal Summary System Size 408.0 kW DC Contract Cost $2,184,910.55 Annual Production 562,302 kWh Location Ground Solar Installation Agreement With the acceptance of this proposal, Pure Logic will prepare a formal Solar Installation Agreement in accordance with the equipment and pricing specifications laid out within this Proposal. When issued, the Solar Installation Agreement will replace this Proposal Acceptance and Letter of Intent. No physical labor or order of material is to be performed until a fully signed and executed Solar Installation Agreement is received from Buyer. Payment Schedule A Progress Payment Schedule will be included in a Project-Specific Rider. Cancellation Buyer has the right to withdraw his/her Proposal Acceptance and Letter of Intent should the terms of the Solar Installation Agreement be deemed unacceptable to Buyer for any reason, or if Buyer is unable to secure acceptable financing. Authorized Signature(s) x x Customer Signature ("Buyer) Date Print Name x x Customer Signature ("Buyer") Date Print Name Pure Logic Clean Energy Quote Web: EFTA01080661