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2 Sustainability? Sustainability is the long-term maintenance of environmental, economic, and social dimensions, the responsible management of resource use Hawaii s important Sustainability factors Hawaii is located approximately 2,500 miles from the continental United States and is one of the most geographically isolated areas of the world Food - 85% of food we consume is imported Energy - 80% is derived from imported petroleum products primarily oil Water - Hawaii s most limiting natural resource Economy - Tourism consumes imported Food, Energy and Limited Water Sustainable Economy - Food and Energy produced in Hawaii

3 Renewable Energy Typical Photovoltaic Solar Farm Application on AG Lands Behind The Fence Zero Food Production Chemicals Used For Weed Control Almost No Local Jobs After Construction

4 New Approach to PV Solar Development PV Solar Panels on raised ground mount racking Forms a large AG water catchment system Greater value to AG land owners and Sustainability for Hawaii AG structures on AG lands

5 Sustainable Food Production Aquaponic Farming Fish and Food Crops in a symbiotic relationship Fish naturally provide nutrients to plants Plants Clean the water and provide oxygen to plants Shared hydration system recycles with little to no wasted water One of the highest yield farming methods per square foot land area

6 Organic Sustainable Aquaponics Various crops can grow in constructed wetlands, grow beds vertical arrays Maximum production for higher yields and more efficient labor Controlled environmental conditions ensure highest quality and profitability

7 Nutrient Packed Micro Greens and Mini Greens Fastest time from sprout to harvest, 10 days High nutrient content and wholesale value, top $$ produce Minimal sunlight required, can be stacked on rolling racks or vertical arrays

8 Fish and Prawns Crops Several different species respond well to Aquaponic propagation and cultivation

9 Protein laden Mushrooms That Also Bio Remediate Toxic Soils Post disaster recovery scenarios such as Japan & New Orleans Economic recovery by producing food locally and cleaning contaminated soils Mushroom spawn laboratory with greenhouse vertical farming facility ¾ ton of edible protein laden mushrooms every two weeks and numerous tons of edible plants Some mushrooms known to bio accumulate radiation and provide a biological option for cleaning up radioactivity! i i

10 Merging Renewable Energy With Sustainable Food Production Solar PV Energy, Aquaponics, Water Catchment, Fish, Prawns, Micro Greens, Protein-Laden Mushrooms, Fruits & Veggies, Organic Fertilizer, All Electric Power Farm Equipment, EV Delivery Vans, Educational Training, Sustainable Work Force Development, Long Term Highly Skilled Local Jobs, Sustainable Local Economy, True Sustainability!

11 Profitable Secure Investments! Farming operation secured by income from sales of energy to local utility Hawaii FIT program income for 20 years from the sale of power % of FIT income as lease supplements farm with additional income Separate PV solar system under Net Meter to reduce farms energy costs Both FIT and Net Meter PV systems funded by solar tax credits

12 Sustainable Aquaponic Food Production Opportunity for local grown foods, large scale operations produce high profits Network of sister farm operations working together for larger contracts Multiple sites under co-op agreements ensure consistent production and supply

13 PV Solar System Prefunded Existing funding is in place for over $70 million in Hawaii PV solar development Several FIT PV solar project sites are ready to build or under construction PV project size, Oahu ,000 SF, Outer Islands ,000 SF

14 PV Solar System Under Construction Located in Kahuku North Shore Oahu Hawaii 60,000 Square Feet of Solar Panel Roof 750 kw DC System Power! The First of 12 Hawaii Sites in Active FIT Queue

15 Revolutionary Solar Roof Racking System Our new Solar PV Racking system transforms typical solar panels into roofing Cost effective solution building design and construction reducing materials Dry weather proof with out the need for rubber seals or caulking will not leak Now any building can implement solar PV with reduced cost of materials and labor

16 Deployable Post Disaster Recovery Systems to post-disaster recover scenarios, but such at in Japan. The three 40 shipping containers that house system can be stocked with the relief supplies to get people back on their feet and the necessary equipment to kick-start an economic recovery by producing food locally and cleaning contaminated soils. Clean water and renewable energy production, EV transportation, communications and other emergency services. Take, for example, Hurricane Katrina, the hurricane created a massive surge of toxic flood waters that contaminated the soil around New Orleans, making it dangerous to grow food. The same is true for many parts of the Japanese provinces hit by the March 11 tsunami. System contains a 360 sq. ft spawn laboratory, 640 sq. ft. of environmental control chambers, and two 360 sq. ft. greenhouse nurseries. Once installed and running at full capacity this vertical farming facility can pump out 3/4 of a ton of mushroom substrate and 160 lbs of edible protein-laden mushrooms every two weeks and numerous baby plant starts. This mushroom substrate can go far to bioremediate toxic soils and provide the necessary non-toxic organic substrate for reestablishing vegetable beds. Some mushrooms are even known to bioaccumulate radiation and may provide a biological option for cleaning up radioactivity.

17 Nutrient-Packed Microgreens and Mini-Greens There is a trend growing in the farming world, with good reason. Microgreens are very easy to grow and extremely nutritious. It is somewhat like sprouting. With sprouting however, you just barely let the seed germinate and you generally eat the whole thing (root and all). Sprouting poses a few additional challenges to growers due to the process of sprouting which usually involves rinsing seeds with water until they sprout, usually in a clean vessel (jars, trays, bags). Sprouting needs a bit more care and unconventional supplies. Growing microgreens is somewhat easier because is involves growing seed in ways you already know how to grow. Only, you can grow them in more convenient stacked gardens and in any season. The big difference is you eat them when they are about 2-4 inches tall.

18 Shorter Harvest Cycles = More Production Growing Microgreens is also extremely convenient with limited space to garden. You can really grow them almost anywhere there is some light, and it s super easy. Mini-greens are greens that are just a LITTLE bit bigger. Mini-greens are generally the next stage of thinning, where plants are not full size, but they are still very young and tender. In a garden where you are managing space, you will be harvesting minigreens and they are also highly nutritious, tender and delicious. When you sow your seeds and they come up, you thin them out at this size. And I am sure most of you are like me, you eat them. Of course, if you have chickens, your microgreens might be nourishing them instead! One major gardening challenge in hot locations can be solved by this technique: how to grow fresh greens in the summertime when most greens want to bolt. Microgreens are your answer. Because you are harvesting them before they get the chance to bolt, you can have greens year-round. And you can grow them indoors in a bright window if you want to save most of your summer gardening space for space-hogs like tomatoes and squash. For the experienced gardener, this is a new way to think about growing food: as said above, you can have greens year round without worrying about the usual problems of bolting in hot weather.

19 Microgreens Grow Lights Rolling Grow Racks Increase the production with less area and allows easier care and harvesting

20 Modular Approach Allows Scalability The concept allows for scale ability and optional features to meet clients needs Back Yard systems that produce home electrical energy and food for the family Offer small residential systems as a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Even renters could participate in a PPA with a small Food and Energy System Deployable applications with several different options for military or disaster relief Food and energy security for bases and out posts ensure safe nutrition and health Depending on the particular need prefabricated systems can provide fast solutions Deployable solutions reduce fossil fuel dependency for energy & transportation System expansion is limitless and can be relocated as needs change These multiple revenue opportunities provide greater profits to many markets

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27 Funding Request PV Solar AG Roof Structure is Pre Funded with tax credit investors Will provide dry area below the panels for any AG activity Funding needed for Aquaponics Startup capital for several sites in Hawaii (12 sites) Final development of educational curriculum Hawaii Community Colleges and Universities to train skilled labor force Develop operational manuals, design, engineer Aquaponics Ensures Aquaponics long term success Develop processing, warehousing, distribution co-operatives Network several farms for greater production volume Ensure consistency and ability to meet large account demands Marketing and sales to ensure consistent income and growth Very high first year AG production income each site Combined income from food production and solar PV