International Clean Energy Projects

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1 International Clean Energy Projects Membertou - Guascor Joint Venture June 2011

2 Membertou Renewable Energy Project Development 2

3 Membertou Values Community Sustainability Mi kmaq Traditional Values Economic Self-reliance Community Wealth Cultural Preservation Health Housing Education Infrastructure Promotion of Cape Breton Infrastructure Construction Create Competitive Advantage Economic Diversity Expanded Career Choices Expand Partnership Opportunities Pursue Realistic Opportunities Community Wellness Community Infrastructure Strengthen: Community Economy People Renewable Energy Project Development 3

4 Membertou and Renewable Energy Why did Membertou decided to venture in the Renewable Energy Industry? 1.Many opportunities in a profitable and sustainable industry 2.Observation of lost opportunities to aboriginal communities in the industry Deals not favoring aboriginal communities No knowledge being transferred Minimal local development Minimal aboriginal content during construction and operation phases 3.Need for a partner with same values and proven expertise Renewable Energy Project Development 4

5 Grupo Guascor Vision: To become an international benchmark in the renewable energy sector as well as in the distributed energy solutions, contributing to the sustainable energy development as part of local economy growth key issues. Differentiation: Specialized in customized energy solutions based in renewable energies and power systems with a high know how in distributed generation. Expertise in a wide range of energy sources positioning Guascor as one of the few companies that is able to give a complete answer to the changing world of the renewable energies. GUASCOR PRODUCTS AND APPLICATIONS RENEWABLES CUSTOMER S REAL NEEDS OFF GRID ENERGY AVAILABILITY ENERGY ASSETS TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION POWER APPLICATIONS INDUSTRIAL PLAN FOR ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ENERGY SERVICES REDUCTION OF FOSSIL FOOTPRINT GUASCOR ENERGY SOLUTIONS Renewable Energy Project Development 5

6 Grupo Guascor Experience SOLAR-ONGRID Solar PV Development & Construction More than 50 MWs of installed Power in Spain and 10 MW under construction in Italy. WIND-ONGRID Wind Development & Construction More than MWs of wind farms installed by Guascor Wind s team (CESA). REMOTE LOCATIONS Hybrid Small Grids Guascor has designed small grids tailored to the en user energy needs and on site available resources. Hybrid can be composed by one or various generators, ranging from fuel based Gensets, solar panels, small wind turbines and other. Grupo Guascor was recently acquired by Texas based Renewable Energy Project Development 6

7 Lessons Learned Partnership Government vs. Business mindset Speed of decision making Priorities and allocation of resources Cultural differences Contractual terms (i.e. legal jurisdiction / forum) Business management Learn to trust the other side Let the most experienced partner lead each task Expertise you never have (QA) Takes many years to really learn something Renewable Energy Project Development 7

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9 International Clean Energy Projects Grupo Guascor s experience with indigenous communities Brazil and North America June 2011

10 Brazil Amazon Region Remote Location (Guascor Brazil Case)

11 Brazil Amazon Region Remote Location (Guascor Brazil Case) 62 plants that supply / 850,000 people Distributed Generation (off-grid) 200 MW in generators Operation and Maintenance Centers Basic O&M performed locally by community members Local economic development Community project Renewable Energy Project Development 11

12 Brazil Amazon Region Pilot project with local utility 12 indigenous communities in the State of Amazonas Solar Power in a unique pre-payment business model Provide electricity to homes, schools, hospitals, churches etc Local hiring and training offered to communities Unique opportunity to foster local economic development Sustainable Remote locations Renewable Energy Project Development 12

13 North America Foundation Opportunities in Renewable Energy with First Nations and Native Americans in North America: Co-development: share of benefits and risks according to community desire Knowledge transfer Industrial development Current energy model transformation Regional highly profiled sustainable economic value creation Aboriginal job creation and skill development Renewable Energy Project Development 13

14 North America Anaia Global is an energy project developer. Grupo Guascor is a energy development company. Membertou is a First Nation corporation Renewable Energy Facility Development INPUT RETURN EMPLOYMENT KEYS TO SUCCESS Appropriate land so as to develop, construct and operate in reserve. Tribe s implication with the project. Access to federal entities and funding. Proceed within timeframe. INVESTMENT / BUSINESS Tribal corporation may decide to co-develop in reserve. Tribe may elect to invest in Power Plant. TECHNOLOGY When and if projects had enough visibility, implementing of a manufacturing facility. EDUCATION Guascor knowledge transfer and education. Energy Facility operation and maintenance. Construction. Industrial site Energy Development Opportunities 14

15 North America 3 rd Other provinces in Canada and U.S. Solar and Wind Projects under FIT programs and bidding processes Hybrids and remote location solutions 1 st Nova Scotia New Regulation Large Size and Community Based Wind projects. Other Renewables (landfill, other) 2 nd SW U.S. Solar and Wind Projects via RPS and federal incentives.. Renewable Energy Project Development 15