Solar for Agriculture & Water HARVEST THE POWER OF THE SUN

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1 Solar for Agriculture & Water HARVEST THE POWER OF THE SUN

2 SOLAR FOR AG Their team is highly qualified, knowledgeable, and committed to customer service. And, as long-standing members of the Central Valley Ag community, we appreciate that CalCom Solar is locally based and committed to supporting agriculture. Brian Medeiros Medeiros & Son Dairy If utility rates increase at a conservative 3% PER YEAR, Ag operations now paying $250,000 A YEAR for electricity can earn... $7. 5 MILLION SAVINGS over the warranted 25-YEAR LIFETIME of a CalCom Solar system 1

3 Transform your energy liability into a productive asset California Ag operations are installing solar power at a record pace. Why? It s the most reliable way to cut energy expenses today, lock in long-term price stability, add millions to the bottom line, and develop a more sustainable business. Avoid rate hikes. Solar provides a safe, predictable hedge against volatile, rising electric rates. Capitalize on Net Energy Metering Aggregation. Designed specifically for Ag, Net Energy Metering Aggregation delivers breakthrough efficiency to maximize ROI. Take advantage of falling solar panel prices. Even if you priced solar as little as 12 months ago, the economics have improved dramatically. Achieve 100% positive cash flow. Solar has become a safe financial vehicle understood by lenders. There are multiple ways to easily meet your financial goals. Capitalize on CalCom Solar s expertise in designing, permitting, building and optimizing solar energy systems for agricultural operations and transform your energy liability into a long-term asset that pays you money. Irrigation 25% of California energy is used to pump and deliver water. Solar power provides a flexible, proven way to reduce this energy expense and lock in security over the long run. Growers Net Energy Metering Aggregation allows growers to add or subtract meters, depending on how water deliveries, pump loads, and crops and seasons change. Processing Solar generates the highest returns when processing, operations and cold storage are at their peak. That s why so many verticallyintegrated operations are deploying solar. Dairies Dairy producers are using solar power to reduce costs for cooling, milk processing and chilling to significantly improve their bottom line.

4 AG EXPERTISE Your Ag Energy Experts The Ag experts at CalCom Solar have been recognized leaders in California and Central Valley solar energy for more than 30 years: Team members have lead the deployment of 100+ megawatts (MW) of solar generating capacity for growers, irrigators, water districts, food processors, dairies and other Ag operations Responsible for designing, building and maintaining some of the largest Ag solar installations in California and the Central Valley One of the first solar energy providers to capitalize on Net Energy Metering Aggregation for Ag operations Experienced project teams are involved in the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of efficient, cost-effective of solar power installations Extensive experience with Demand Response, Peak Day Pricing, Technology Incentives, and other programs that incent Ag operations to efficiently manage energy use

5 CEO Nic Stover is a recognized leader in California Ag energy/ water issues. His expertise in solar power and energy mitigation drives our unique ability to deliver comprehensive energy and solar power optimization. VP of Business Development Dylan Dupre is a proven expert in the solar industry. Working on some of the largest Ag projects in California and the Central Valley, he has been responsible for the deployment of 100+ MW of solar generating capacity. VP of EPC/Operations & Maintenance Jason Smith brings 9 years of solar project management and leadership, delivering solar energy projects for agricultural, commercial, and industrial customers throughout California. A proven track record delivering Ag solar solutions in California CalCom Solar is proud to be a Central Valley solar company that holds memberships in the following agricultural and solar organizations: California Cotton Growers Association California Solar Energy Industries Association California Tomato Growers Association Fresno County Farm Bureau Kern County Farm Bureau Kings County Farm Bureau Tulare County Farm Bureau WAPA We also give back in scholarships to the AgOne Foundation, San Joaquin Clean Energy Cluster, and the California Ag Leadership Foundation. CalCom Solar was at the forefront of educating and lobbying the California Public Utilities Commission, Farm Bureau, and Agriculture Energy Consumers Association, among others, on behalf of Net Energy Metering Aggregation. We are committed to continuing our proactive advocacy and believe our on-going involvement ensures we will be well-positioned to deliver superior Net Energy Metering Aggregation solutions to California Ag operations.

6 NET ENERGY METERING AGGREGATION Net Metering Aggregation allows farmers to select the best location for solar. We have converted unproductive, fallow ground to a solar farm that is actually returning us money. The biggest benefit is that we are able to offset our most expensive peak hour electricity pumping costs. Daniel Hartwig, Woolf Farming

7 Solar Array Well Pump Meter 1 Well Pump Meter 2 Well Pump Meter 3 With Net Metering Aggregation, Ag operations can connect multiple meters to a single, centralized solar power system, even if meters are on adjacent properties. Not only does this offer more freedom for system location minimizing crop displacement but enables flexible shifting of offsets as usage shifts. The net result is maximum solar ROI. Even if you priced solar power recently, you need to look again. Net Energy Metering Aggregation dramatically changes the financial equation in your favor. The numbers below depict before and after scenarios for an Ag operation with multiple meters on different parcels. Without Net Energy Metering Aggregation, solar power is a good investment. But with Net Metering Aggregation, there is an additional $2.5 million in lifetime savings. BEFORE NET ENERGY METERING AGGREGATION AFTER NET ENERGY METERING AGGREGATION $3 million total deployment cost $200,000 annual utility savings $2 million total deployment cost $300,000 annual utility savings DIFFERENCE / SAVINGS 2 $1 million deployment savings $2.5 million additional lifetime utility savings

8 FOCUS PROJECT CUSTOMER Moonlight Packing Corporation LOCATION Reedley, CA SIZE 1.1 MW DC TYPE Single-axis Tracking System GENERATION $300,000 reduction in utility expenses annually OVERVIEW Since 1918, Moonlight Companies have delivered the finest fruits from California s heartland to customers around the globe. Quality, consistency, and freshness are the hallmarks of Moonlight. Moonlight has struck a fine balance between environmentally responsible farming practices, dedication to a safe and comfortable working environment, and ongoing investments in the latest technologies. BENEFITS Reduces utility expense $300,000 per year Locks in low rates and protects against utility rates hikes for 25 years Produces approximately 2,200 megawatt hours of clean renewable energy Offsets more than 37,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide over its lifetime, the equivalent of 87,000 barrels of oil consumed

9 Selecting CalCom Solar was an excellent choice. System estimate and knowledge of the utility application process was important to us, but their ability to construct the system per schedule, workmanship, communication with us through the process, and monitoring by far made the difference in our choosing them for another install. Todd R. Sheller, 88 Ranch, LLC Lyles Diversified, INC We had a dispute with PG&E for more than a year regarding our obligation to pay for a recloser in the amount of $350,000, which we prepaid at the beginning of the dispute. Within a month after CalCom Solar got involved in the project, and one short meeting between ourselves, PG&E, and CalCom s experts, PG&E refunded our money and agreed to install the recloser at PG&E s own cost. Michael Wallace, Crain Walnut Shelling, Inc. Crain Orchards, Inc. Trusted solar provider to leading Ag operations in the Central Valley With experience in solar power and energy mitigation extending back more than 35 years, the team members of CalCom Solar have a proven record of success with leading Ag operations throughout California and the Central Valley. A small sampling of their customer base includes: Dairy Bar VP Dairy, Pixley, CA Legacy Ranch Dairy, Pixley, CA Lemstra Cattle Co., Tulare, CA Medeiros & Son Dairy, Hanford, CA Producers Dairy, Fresno,CA Zonneveld Dairy, Laton, CA Growers Banducci Farming, Bakersfield, CA Lagorio Farming, Madera, CA Raven Farms, Goshen, CA Woolf Farming, Huron, CA Tree Nuts/Orchards Anderson Orchards, Caruthers, CA Crain Walnut & Shelling, Los Molinos, CA Fabbri Ag Services, San Joaquin Valley, CA Nut Farmers, Kerman, CA Pacific Ag Mgmt/Gardiner Farms, Wasco, CA Pleasant Valley Pistachios, Fresno, CA Cold Storage/Food Processing D Arrigo Bros, Salinas, CA Los Gatos Tomato Products, Fresno, CA Moonlight Packing, Reedley, CA It was CalCom Solar s strong relationship with PG&E that I benefitted from the most, especially during the interconnection process. CalCom Solar was very knowledgeable and professional during the entire construction phase. David Lemstra, Lemstra Dairy

10 CALCOM SOLAR. END-TO-END CAPABILITIES TO DELIVER MAXIMUM ROI. As a Central Valley-based company, CalCom Solar is uniquely situated to be able to deliver the highest performance solar energy systems. With our singular focus on agriculture and our experience in building large ground mounted solar farms, we are experts at meeting your unique needs. CalCom Solar s solar energy systems minimize crop displacement, reduce operational risk/impact, and maximize ROI. ANALYSIS & FORECASTING In order for Ag customers to generate maximum solar ROI, precise forecasting of your energy usage is vital. Our proprietary SAGE (Solar Ag Energy) tool analyzes your hourly electricity usage and hourly demand charges against dozens of rate and tariff scenarios. It then weighs financial factors like tax breaks, depreciation and incentives, as well as operational variables such as water deliveries, pumping schedules, crop rotations, grove maturity, production schedules, harvest cycles, and much more to forecast the optimal solar power system for your Ag operations. FINANCING & LEASING Leveraging our extensive financial partner network, CalCom Solar will help you meet the specific objectives you have for your Ag operations. Whether your goal is to maximize tax benefits, or provide for 100% positive cash flow, or minimize capital outlays (or any other scenario), we can help you identify the appropriate financial package that delivers the economic returns you need. This flexibility extends to leasing and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) that offer innovative paths to solar sustainability while dramatically reducing your energy expense. CalCom Solar is one of the only agriculture-based sol partnership with NEXTracker and their knowledge of si confidence to move forward with them.

11 DESIGN & ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION & INSTALLATION OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE Our project teams have perfected a streamlined Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) process for Ag operations, based on our experience deploying hundreds of solar installations in California. This design and engineering expertise extends to Net Metering Aggregation projects, which require special planning to fully comply with Net Energy Metering Aggregation (NEMA) requirements. The net result: Expedited permitting Streamlined financing Optimized construction schedule CalCom Solar team members offer unmatched expertise that comes from deploying over 100 megawatts of solar generating capacity in California. Our project teams draw upon the knowledge gained from building hundreds of solar power installations each year to streamline the construction and optimization process. And as a Tier 1 solar contractor, we are able to procure materials at marketleading price points. The benefit for you is on-time/on-budget deployment...with minimal impact to your ongoing operations. Our commitment to your project includes comprehensive warranty and maintenance services to ensure reliable, productive performance over the entire solar PV system life cycle. As a Tier 1 contractor, we source materials that offer the best warranties in the industry 25 years or more. We offer innovative, self-cleaning solution options to maintain peak solar power generation capacity. And our web-based 24/7 monitoring software makes it easy to see that your solar energy system is performing at peak efficiency. ar companies that has proven experience installing single-axis trackers. Their ngle-axis tracking technology and net metering aggregation projects gave me the Keith Gardiner, Pacific Ag Management

12 Solar for Agriculture & Water CalCom Solar, Inc. 635 S. Atwood Street Visalia, CA ) Cumulative 25-year return for a 1.1 megawatt solar array (purchase price $2.35 million dollars) generating 2 million kilowatt hours (kwhs) annually at a cost of 12.5 /kwh, resulting in $250,000 annual savings (including all incentives and tax benefits) when compared to purchasing electricity from utility with average annual rate hikes of 3%, 2) Projected net economic gain over the minimum 25-year solar photovoltaic (PV) cell system lifecycle after a) savings from reduced electricity expense, b) utility offset/credits for solar power generation. Your return will vary depending on your individual circumstances.