Coming Full Circle with Cool Planet Energy Systems Cool Terra Biochar

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1 1/30/2013 Coming Full Circle with Cool Planet Energy Systems Cool Terra Biochar Richard Wilson Biochar Business Leader

2 Agenda 1/30/2013 Biochar Basics and Benefits Overview Cool Planet Technology Current Research Initiatives Q&A

3 Biochar Basics and Benefits A Green Soil Amendment Richard Wilson Biochar Business Leader rw@coolplanet.com

4 Biochar Origins: Terra Preta Mid 1800s Brazilian black earth soils gain international research attention: Mapped locations, finding black soils at ancient waste disposal sites Early 1900s International collaborative research organizes around terra preta 1980s-2010 Interdisciplinary programs begin in Brazil, Colombia, the U.S., Japan and Australia Formation of the International Biochar Initiative (2006) 2010s and beyond International commercialization efforts emerge CONFIDENTIAL - 1/30/2013 4

5 Biochar Field Trials across the Globe Biochar Consulting Barry Husk Ontario, Canada USDA Prof. David Laird Kansas, USA University of South Wales Prof. Zwieten Phoenix Energy Systems Cool Planet Energy Systems California, USA North Carolina Farm Center for Innovation and Sustainability UK Biochar Research Center Norwegian Geotechnical Institute Nepal Malasia Indonesia Zambia Cornell University Prof. Johannes Lehmann Kenya Colombia Brazil Paraguay Zambia CONFIDENTIAL - 1/30/2013 5

6 Terra Preta and Biochar CONFIDENTIAL - 1/30/2013 6

7 Positive Effect on Root Development Control U. of Hawaii Fertilizer Biochar + Fertilizer CONFIDENTIAL - 1/30/2013 7

8 Examples of Positive Effects of Biochar CONFIDENTIAL - 1/30/2013 8

9 Renewable gasoline and biochar co-product can reduce carbon footprint by 150% A typical car emits 5.7 US tons CO 2 each year The same car running on Cool Planet gasoline can remove 2.8 US tons CO 2 each year We re not just carbon neutral we re carbon NEGATIVE CONFIDENTIAL - 9

10 Overview of Cool Planet Technology Rick Wilson Biochar Business Leader, VP CERA Energy Innovation Pioneer 2011

11 Process Overview Drop in gasoline Biochar Flexible non-food feedstock Large high value markets Feedstock flexibility: Go where you grow Abundant availability: Sustainable supply Stable pricing: Low volatility versus crude oil High value fuel: high octane, dropin gasoline Valuable biochar: activated carbon, soil enhancer CONFIDENTIAL 11

12 Ground Breaking Technology Combines mechanical and chemical processing innovations No biological pathways to navigate: no contamination risk Relatively low temperature and pressure: low energy consumption No GMOs, no microbes: low process uncertainty Small distributed plants: low capex, simple construction, mass production Fast, low cost innovation CONFIDENTIAL 12

13 Current Biochar Research Initiatives Rick Wilson Biochar Business Leader, VP CERA Energy Innovation Pioneer 2011

14 Current Research Initiatives Objective: Optimization of Cool Terra biochar for the maximization of Agricultural Yield Soil Moisture Retention NPK Nutrient Retention Salt Water Remediation CONFIDENTIAL - 1/30/

15 Cool Planet Biochar Research Team Wilson Hago, Research Director Ph.D., Physical Chemistry, Brown University Han Su Kim, Plant Physiologist Ph.D., Plant Microbiology, Cornell University, formerly from Ceres Richard Belcher, Microbiologist Ph.D., Microbiology, University of California, Riverside Ranko Bontchev, Surface Chemist Ph.D., Physical Chemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, formerly from Cabot Paige Roberts, BA Chemistry, University of Colorado Kevin Dolinar, BA Environmental Science, University of California, Channel Islands CONFIDENTIAL - 1/30/

16 Product Optimization Key parameters for producing quality biochar: ph surface area/absorbency processing conditions: temperature and time ash content All of these parameters relate to the feedstock. Cool Planet research focuses on hemi-cellulosic (corn cob and stover) and ligno-cellulosic (wood based) feedstocks. CONFIDENTIAL - 16

17 Cool Terra Processing We bioactivate Cool Terra with our proprietary brewing process to support natural biological activity Brewed biochar is a process unique to Cool Planet that helps stabilize to a neutral ph and improve overall performance CONFIDENTIAL - 17

18 Cool Terra Biochar Increases Letttuce Biomass 23 Days After Germination Control 30% Biochar CONFIDENTIAL 18

19 Increased Drought Tolerance in Sandy Soil with Cool Terra Biochar Tomato Plants without water for 10 Days Control 30% Biochar CONFIDENTIAL 19

20 Collaborative Testing Program We are currently transitioning from internal proof of concept to external validation via field trial partnerships Current partners: David Holden, Agricultural Consultant, California Organic Research Institute, Rodale Institute, Kutztown, PA Pursuing several prospective collaborators AND welcoming more!! CONFIDENTIAL - 1/30/

21 Q&A For Research Partnership Inquiries or other questions, contact: Rick Wilson Biochar Business Leader Wilson Hago Biochar Research Director Paige Roberts Lab Technician and Executive Assistant CONFIDENTIAL - 1/30/