Sun Pods Partner Presentation[ 2011]

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Instant Solar Power. For Whatever You Need. Wherever You Need It.

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SunPods Product and Systems Overview

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Instant Solar Power. For Whatever You Need.Wherever You Need It.

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Overview

• The Current Solar Installation Process

• SunPods Installation Process and Business Model

• A new business model

• Benefits to your customers

• Benefits to your business

• SunPods Products & Market Focus

• The SunPods Certified Partner Program

• Summary

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Current Solar Installation Systems areCostly and Inefficient

Profitable solar installations must meet / achieve:

> Project schedules > Budget > Power

Output

Today’s onsite solar installations require:

• A custom design for each project

• Multiple suppliers

• Assembly in the field

• A large labor force for installation

Inefficiencies:

• Unpredictable labor costs

• Installation and overall project time frames vary

• Performance dependent upon quality of multiple

suppliers

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Efficient Product &

Install Process

ManagedLabor Costs

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Conventional Ground Mount Installation Method

• Level Site

• Dig Holes

• Pour Concrete

• Assemble Rack Frame

• Mount PV Modules

• Electrically Connect Modules

• Ground Modules & Array

• Install Inverter

• Multiple Inspections Required

>> The Current Process

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The SunPods Core Solution:A Complete Solar Array – Delivered to the Project

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• Factory Engineered & Assembled

• Pre-Tested Before Shipment

• Shipped from Factory

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On-Grid & Off-Grid Options

Modular Scalable Power System

SunPods can be Unloaded and Set UpAnywhere in a Couple of Hours

• Delivered by truck

• Set in place

• Self-Leveling – Self Ballasted

• Plug in

>> The SunPods Process

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Delivered with

string or central

inverter depending

on array size

On-board batterystorage option(AGM or Lithium)

SunPods Come Pre-wired, Pre-grounded,Ready to Power Up on Delivery

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The SunPods Advantage: A Streamlined Solution

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• No on-site assembly

• Minimal site preparation

• No foundations or piers

• No roof liability

• Lower overhead cost

• Simpler project management

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Benefits to your Customers

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• Lower system costs

• Larger $ savings on electricity costs

• Higher ROI

• Faster pay-back

• Faster installations = generating power sooner

• Simpler installations = less disruption on property

• More predictable costs = no cost surprises

• Long-tern factory built reliability

• Single-source warranty

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Benefits to your Business

• Reduced Labor Cost & Overhead

• Faster Installation & Project Commissioning

• Technical & Permitting Support

• Cash Rebates

• Marketing & Lead Generation

• Single-Source Supplier

• Single-Source Warranty

• Leasing and Direct Finance Options

SunPods Partners realize profits on solar projects through:

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Products: SunPods SP Series

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Permanent Ground Mount Features:

• Fully assembled solar power system

• Tier-1 UL Listed Modules & Inverters, ~2.5kW DC Per Unit

• 10’ X 20’ heavy duty steel frame, 9’ High, 1,841 lbs

• Heavy 10 gauge, G-90 galvanized, cold-rolled steel frame - extreme durability

• Self-ballasted: rated to 90 mph

winds without anchors

• Modular design accelerates

deployment of larger installations

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The Market Advantage

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SunPods ground-mounted systems are ideal solutions for many vertical markets, including:

Commercial/Industrial

Military InstallationsAgriculture

Rural residential Landfills & Brownfields

Systems from ~2.5 kW – 1 MW+

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Solar EV Stations

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SunPods Certified Partner Program

SunPods sells directly to a limited group of authorized solar, electrical and general

contractors who have the experience and expertise required to provide quality solar

installations.

• SunPods Certified Master Partner (highest level)

• SunPods Certified Preferred Partner (mid level)

• SunPods Certified Partner (beginning level)

Three Levels of Membership

SunPods Certified Partners are recognized as the best in the business.

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Why become a SunPods Certified Partner?

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Best Business Opportunity in the Solar Industry

SunPods Solar Smart Technology™ solutions enable contractors to:

• Quote and install more projects

• Sell in new and emerging markets

• Deploy solar arrays in environments previously not suited to solar

because of terrain and construction limitations

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A Partnership for Business Development

SunPods is committed to growing your solar business through:

• Jointly Developed Project Opportunities

• Specification Development

• Negotiating Bid Opportunities

• Bid Notification

• Co-Marketing

− Logo usage

− Online Marketing

− Lead Generation

− Press Releases

− Co-branded marketing materials

− Event Participation

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Summary

• Lower Costs

• Faster Installation Times

• Financing Assistance

• Single-Source Warranty

SunPods Solar Smart Technology™ Solutions Deliver True Value

CustomersSunPods Partners

• Faster Installation & Project

Commissioning

• Technical & Permitting Support

• Cash Rebate Assistance

• Co-Marketing & Lead Generation

• Single-Source Supplier and Warranty

• Leasing and Direct Finance Options

• Ability to Install Solar in New Market

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Management Team

Dan Jaeger

Michael Gumm

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Headquarters: 615 Dado, San Jose, CA 95131

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Imagine Placing a Call and OrderingA Solar Array System that is Pre-Engineered,

Pre-Manufactured and Pre-Tested.

Now Imagine it Delivered to your Site in Just Days – Ready to Power Up Instantly.

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Supplemental Slides

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SunPods Certified PartnerProgramSummary

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