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Introduction Solargen Energy, Inc. Solargen Energy was formed to develop, own and operate large-scale solar farms as a Solar Independent Power Producer (SIPP). Technical innovations, government incentives, and long-term utility off-take agreements mandated by the government are key drivers which are creating a Rate Parity opportunity to SIPPs, where the price of solar power is less than the effective utility rate tariff provided for renewable energy projects.
Investment Highlights Industry - $33.4 billion solar industry in 2008, growing at 40% per year Incentives - Substantial government support and incentives Profitable - Cost of solar power has reached commercial viability and continues to improve Management - Extensive entrepreneurial and operational expertise in the alternative energy industry, project finance and large debt/equity deal structures Project - Largest announced thin-film PV solar farm project Location - Project is located on 1,000 acres in Central Valley under existing power lines Free Energy Source - Unlike other renewable energy projects, our source of energy is free and unlimited and it happens during the peak electricity usage times. Off-Take Agreements - Our output will be under long-term, escalating off-take power purchase agreements (PPA) lasting 20+ years with large utility companies.
Solargens First announced Project Panoche Ranch Solar Farm Solargen is creating the worlds largest photovoltaic solar farm on 1,000 acres located in Central California under high-capacity power lines. Solargen is developing projects that plan to generate 1,500 megawatts (1.5 gigawatts) of clean solar energy (approximately the production capacity of one nuclear reactor). The projects are expected to generate $15 billion in revenue at a 30% profit margin over 25 years. Phase 1 is planned at 250 MW.
The physical location is in a micro-climate area which the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) confirms to have high solar radiation and attractive conditions for photovoltaics. The California electrical grid backbone connecting Southern California and the Northwest runs directly over the property. Quick Facts Corporation: Founded 2006 Announced Public Company Merger Jan 2009
Business: Develop, Own, Operate Utility-Scale Solar Farms as a Solar Independent Power Producer (SIPP)
Project Details Panoche Ranch Solar Farm Size: 250 MW (Expandable to 1,500 MW) 550,000 Solar Panels (Thin Film) 1,000 Acres
Project Cost: $750 Million
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Market Opportunity The renewable energy market for solar electricity is large and growing rapidly (40% annually the past 4 years). Solar photovoltaic (PV) is expected to capture a significant share of that market due to large government incentives that are driving down solar panel and project costs. California mandated that 33% of energy is derived from renewable sources by 2020. In addition, the Federal Government has provided significant subsidies to incentivize solar and other renewable energy forms, including a 30% federal tax credit and several government debt guarantee programs.
The Economics of Solar Photovoltaics Historically, utility-scale solar projects have not been competitive with traditional power sources such as gas, coal, nuclear, or even some renewable sources such as large hydro or wind. However, the recent commercialization of thin film solar cell technology at very large scale factories has significantly reduced the installed cost per watt in solar farms. These factors include:
Technology - Thin Film Photovoltaics (TFPV) - TFPV reduces material costs by 99% compared to traditional photovoltaics and reduces maintenance costs - Energy produced by TFPV reduces air pollution, lowers greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and lowers water consumption by 98% compared to even the most efficient natural gas generator. - Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT, $13 Bln Market Cap), the leading thin film equipment supplier, projects a $3 installed cost/watt
Policy Renewable Energy (United States) - The Obama administration has stated that incentivizing renewable resources is a high priority. - Increasing Renewable Portfolio Standards RPS are requiring utilities to purchase more renewable energy - Fed, state, and local support materializes as grants, loan guarantees, tax credits, and accelerated permitting. - 30% Investment Tax Credit (ITC) - Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Guarantee Program - Renewable Energy Action Team (REAT) created by Governor Schwarzenegger in November, 2008 to reduce the time of project permitting for large-scale renewable energy projects in California
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