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Proprietary & Confidential www.geronimoenergy.com 1 Welcome! Amber Miller Kara Bakke Jenny Monson-Miller Ben Adamich Development Consultant Developer Permitting Specialist Developer, Market Lead 2 Proprietary & Confidential
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Agenda
Introduction to Geronimo Energy Introduction to Solar Energy Springfield Solar Project Overview
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INTRODUCTION TO GERONIMO ENERGY
OUR FARMER-FRIENDLY APPROACH
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About Geronimo Energy
Expertise as Top U.S. Renewable Energy Company
- Geronimo is a leading North American independent
developer and operator of utility-scale renewable energy projects
- We have successfully developed over 2,400 megawatts
(MW) of wind and solar projects (currently in operation or under construction)
- Our experienced team of ~100 professionals are experts in
development, construction, and operations
- The 7,000+ MW Geronimo Energy pipeline stretches across
the United States, including ~3,000 MW in advanced development phases
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Farmer-Friendly, Community-Driven
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Development Portfolio Map
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A National Grid Company
Who is National Grid?
- British based multinational electricity and gas utility company
- Owns electricity transmission network in England and Wales,
- perates in Great Britain
- Supplies 20+ million people in the NE US with electricity and gas
- Geronimo Energy is a subsidiary of National Grid’s unregulated arm,
National Grid Ventures, and is the company’s renewable energy platform
What is the value-add to customers?
- Long-term Ownership Partner
- We develop, construct, own and operate our projects.
- Financial Strength
- National Grid is one of the largest and strongest energy
companies in the world with a fortified balance sheet.
- Competitive Renewables
- Scale and access to capital create efficiencies that result in low-
cost renewable pricing.
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SOLAR ENERGY PROJECTS
HOW THEY WORK AND WHAT THEY LOOK LIKE
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Solar Project Components
Typical Components
- Inverters
- Modules/panels
- Racking
- Gravel access roads
- Electrical components (e.g. cables,
transformers, switchgears, control systems) and point of interconnection
- Security fencing and screening
- Stormwater retention areas
- Operation and maintenance shed
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Solar Project Components
GRAVEL ACCESS ROADS / SITE PREPARATION
Delphinus Community Solar WasecaSun Community Solar
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Solar Project Components
INVERTERS
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Solar Project Components
MODULES / PANELS
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Solar Project Components
RACKING INSTALLATION
Deneb Community Solar
Chisago Community Solar
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Solar Project Components
RACKING FIXED TILT TRACKING
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Solar Project Components
PANEL INSTALLATION
- St. Cloud Community Solar
Sunrise Community Solar
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Solar Project Components
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS / POINTS OF INTERCONNETION
Kramer Community Solar Gemini Community Solar
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Construction
RESTORATION AND RE-VEGETATION
Koppelman Community Solar
- St. John’s Solar
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Solar Project Components
VEGETATION MANAGEMENT
- Soil is prepared and seeded in
the first year of operation
- Site inspections take place up to
three times per year to assess growth and perform care if needed, including spot treatment for weeds
- Sites are generally mowed
several times per year or grazed
Pegasus Solar
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Solar Project Components
DECOMMISSIONING
- Components are removed and
reused or recycled at the end of the project’s useful life
- The site can be restored to its
previous use or another use based on landowner wishes
- Soil quality generally has
improved on sites previously used for agriculture as soils have rested/lain fallow during the project’s life
Pegasus Solar
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Solar Project Components
WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE FROM THE ROAD?
Before--Blue Sone Solar
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Solar Project Components
WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE FROM THE ROAD?
After--Blue Sone Solar
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Solar Project
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Solar Project
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Solar Projects Are Good Neighbors
SOLAR PROJECTS ARE GOOD NEIGHBORS
- No harmful pollutants or negative health
impacts, no air or water emissions
- No odor and minimal sound produced
- Provide wildlife habitat
- Improve water quality as compared to
previous agricultural use; Let soils rest and lie fallow during project life
- Reduces impacts from power generation as
compared to more traditional power plants
- Does not require extension of services
- Perennial meadow plantings increase soil
stability, improve infiltration, and help promote biodiversity
- Low profile
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Springfield Solar Farm, LLC
Project Specifics
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Springfield Solar Farm, LLC
ECONOMIC BENEFITS:
- Will generate enough energy to power
electricity usage of approximately 20,000 homes annually
- ~$116 million in Capital Investment
- 3 Full-time equivalent jobs
- 150+ Temporary construction jobs
- Increased local spending
- Unique to Geronimo: utility-scale solar
projects receive Education Funds (501c3)
- $10 Million in Utility Shared Revenue
Payments
- Does not require additional services
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Springfield Solar Farm, LLC
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Springfield Solar Farm, LLC
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