Stage 1

Environmentally Sound Energies

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Esound’s vast experience in project development has allowed us to create a professional 6 stage process that ensures an efficient and well organized approach to all new developments.

This first step involves personalized site analysis and design.

In the pre-Feasibility stage, we:Initiate customer engagement •Upon the customer’s engagement, Esound and the customer will determine the goals and objectives of the project.

Analyses• Our Project Analysis team uses real data and the best available tools to build a comprehensive project profile, which includes but is not limited to: current and projected energy needs, cash flow summaries, technological opportunity and availability of renewable resources, potential annual savings from viable technologies, economic value of environmental benefits and potential possibilities for external funding and grant opportunities.

Determine system type •Based on the project objectives, the site profile, and the savings analysis, we recommend a renewable source, system type, size, and technology. Esound Energy maintains current information on state of the art technologies and cutting edge research and we will always recommend the best-performing technology and equipment for the project.

Present and discuss findings •Building on the Project Analysis, we will propose to the client the best technology options for the project. Such a presentation will include, but does not have to be limited to, a technical recommendation, it may also include, a comparison of project structure e.g. system purchase or PPA contract, potential project financing structures, as well as potential tax and ownership issues.

The second step includes modeling projected cash flows and costs; reviewing the best partners from which to secure financing solutions; optimizing project finances based on available financing conditions; negotiating terms, and financing finalization.

Depending on the opportunities created by location and type of project, Esound will secure private or public capital for project finance. Our team facilitates and will provide support for the incorporation of external donor resources or multilateral investment institution financing into the project finance structure. Such creative financing techniques can make a significant difference in project feasibility; Esound’s financial relationships and project experience allow it to creatively tailor financial products to specific projects.

Stage 2 Financing

Our company has the ability to work closely with engineering firms, manufactures and/or installers to make sure specific project needs are met at any step of the Engineering process.

Construction planning •Detailed construction planning is conducted to ensure that potential barriers are resolved before they occur and all project requirements and contingencies are accounted for.

Documentation •Throughout the engineering and construction phases of the project, thorough documentation is maintained using a rigorous schedule and checklist. Documentation required for project warranties are defined and catalogued and a number of organization tools are implemented to streamline the end-of-project paper process.

Coordination •We play an integral role in coordinating the parties and managing the project cycles. Maintaining a clear channel of communication throughout the planning and construction phases will ensure successful project implementation on time and within budget.

Stage 4 Construction

Once the financing process has begun, in-depth design and engineering begins. Esound will work in parallel with our technical and engineering team to develop and refine the Pre-Feasibility design documents. Work in this stage includes but is not limited to: detailed study of renewable resource capacity on site; permitting, zoning and local tax analysis; work with local utilities and governments; interconnection feasibility studies.

At this stage, several options can typically be proposed:

Turnkey solution to a project - Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contract • Typically, an EPC agreement defines all terms and conditions related to the final design, engineering, and construction of a facility. An EPC agreement provides production and installation guarantees for the renewable energy facility, usually with a highly qualified installation partner. The EPC agreement is a standard and straightforward contract, however a successfully negotiated agreement requires a thorough understanding of system design, construction, and operation & maintenance; Esound is an industry leader in EPC contract negotiation and experience.

Detailed system design •Our company has the ability to work closely with engineering firms, manufactures and/or installers to make sure specific project needs are met at any step of the Engineering process.

Stage 3 Engineering

Prior to any renewable energy facility coming online, comprehensive system testing is performed. Required testing is dependant on the technology utilized, geographic location and federal/local regulations but accurate and thorough testing is vital to ensure system performance and safety throughout its lifetime. Esound draws on its internal and external network of engineering partners to monitor and conduct testing that is state of the art and meets all IEEE guidelines.

Building code inspection • Any applicable project must be constructed according to plan and abide by all local and national building codes. (Where appropriate, Esound strives to construct all building to the highest LEED or otherwise applicable standard).

Grid connection approval • Grid interconnection must be processed with state and local utility companies. Where appropriate, feasibility and system impact studies must be conducted and system plans must be certified for technical compliance in order to be interconnected to the grid. We oversee and manage this process, the resulting interconnection agreements, and securing all required operating agreement letters.

System testing and commissioning •Esound ensures that all system components are fully tested and that the project is able to meet the strictest quality requirements of all parties involved in the project.

Acceptance testing •The acceptance testing normally involves on-site spot testing and close monitoring of the system over several weeks. This enables anomalies in the system, that may have been overlooked, to be identified and corrected.

Installer deliverable verification •All documentation, permit approvals, final drawings and diagrams, warranty registrations, manuals, and other related documents must be, received, reviewed and filed.

Stage 5 Testing

After testing is completed, the facility is placed in Service and is commercially active.

An • asset management team is put in place to ensure that the facility operates at its optimal levels. We ensure the facility receives regularly scheduled maintenance and required service is conducted promptly.Real-time monitoring• is conducted to ensure that the facility meets or exceeds electricity production estimates. The system is continually optimized to maximize the efficiency of the system. Scheduled maintenance services are vital to maximizing production efficiency and are meticulously planned and conducted.

Stage 6 Asset Management

The economic aspects of adopting an agenda of energy efficiency are founded in practical sense. The resources that are used to provide power for all of the various functions that have become an integral part of the way in which the modern society operates are not as endless as once believed. Not only is energy efficiency a sound economic platform, it is also a vital part of an overall approach to the way we relate to the environment around us. Through the use of Process Integration (PI), Esound Energy can vastly reduce the amount of resources used by large and complex industrial and commercial facilities. We allow an organisation to reduce not only its greenhouse gas emissions, but also its overall carbon footprint. PI addresses a number of processes such as steam systems, water use, cogeneration systems (steam and electricity), as well as the recycling of waste heat from any additional processes. By utilising PI and optimizing the entire process of operations for an organisation, Esound Energy can minimize both water and energy consumption and reduce the energy bill for an industrial process by up to 30%.

Stage 7 Energy Efficiency