© planetary power, inc. 2013. all rights reserved. product introduction

© Planetary Power, Inc. 2013. All Rights Reserved.

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION


COMPANY VISIONReplace traditional power generation systems with practical renewable distributed energy with no compromise in performance or reliability and at a lower cost than fossil-fuel generators.

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Eliminate dependency on expensiveand unreliable power sources

Enable ubiquitous low-cost renewable energy to fuel the global economy

Eliminate the environmental impactsof power generation

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CONTEXT: Rise of Off Grid PowerRising costs driving urgent need for efficient power generation off the grid

TELECOM OIL & GAS MININGMILITARY & DISTASTER

RELIEF

PORTS & LOGISTICS

ENTERTAINMENT

RURAL COMMUNITIES &

ISLANDS


PROBLEM: Off Grid Energy

The trillion dollar off grid energy market is experiencing a major shift towards hybrids & renewables.Off-grid operators face rising fuel and maintenance costs, and often difficult refueling logistics. Diesel generators are unreliable, short-lived and harmful to the environment. Traditional generators are sized to meet peak power, but then run inefficiently when not running at peak power.

MAINTENANCE COSTDiesel generators require frequent

maintenance.

FUEL LOGISTICSFuel delivery to remote areas is costly

and difficult.

Revenue for off-grid base station power will grow from $1.6 billion in 2012 to more than $10.5 billion in 2020–Pike Research

Revenue for off-grid base station power will grow from $1.6 billion in 2012 to more than $10.5 billion in 2020–Pike Research

390,000 base stations will be deployed from 2012 through 2020–Pike Research

390,000 base stations will be deployed from 2012 through 2020–Pike Research

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

Exhaust emissions pollute the environment.

FUEL COSTThe cost of fuel in remote areas is ever-

increasing.


SOLUTION: Planetary Power Hybrids

Clean reliable power using solar or traditional fuels in a single generator

Diesel-Renewable Hybriduses 80% less fuel than traditional generators

HYGEN Hybrid Generator SUNsparqSolar+ Generator

Planetary Power Delivers the Lowest Cost Off-Grid Power Available

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For off-grid power applications that rely on expensive, inefficient and dirty diesel generators, Planetary Power’s products are hybrid generators that provide clean energy and require less than half the fuel.

Unlike solar panels and other renewable technologies, Planetary Power hybrid generators provide reliable power 24/7/365 in any weather condition.


HyGenHybrid Generators

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Challenges8,500 feet above sea level90 minute drive to closest refueling station on undeveloped roadsNo access to the electrical grid

Impact83% reduction in fuel usage477% increase in energy produced per gallon of fuel Over $30,000 of total annual cost savings

NASA Mars Simulation Project

Mauna Loa, Hawaii


HyGen: Next Generation Hybrid Power

HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEMA proprietary control system balances power demand between a high-efficiency diesel generator, renewable energy and energy storage for maximum efficiency.

HIGH-EFFICIENCY GENERATORHyGen’s engine is always operated at its most efficient operating point resulting in the most power for the least amount of fuel.

ENERGY STORAGEIntegrated battery storage enables HyGen to provide power even when the engine is off and to deliver high peak power to meet surge loads.

RENEWABLE ENERGYHyGen integrates with solar photovoltaic panels and/or a small wind generator to take maximum advantage off all the renewable resources at a given site.

HyGen Specifications:•60kW peak output power (≤ 2 seconds)•30kW surge output power (≤ 30 minutes)•Continuous 20kW rated output power•Multiple field-selectable power formats

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How HyGen Works:•The control system operates the engine at its most efficient operating point.•Surplus energy from the engine is stored in batteries for later use.•When the batteries are full, the engine turns off and loads are satisfied from batteries. •The engine automatically starts when the batteries are depleted.•Optional solar and wind power keep the batteries charged longer reducing fuel consumption.

• Silent operation for up to 20 hours per day• Multiple units easily bridged together for instant microgrid• Integrates with 5kW to over 100kW of PV or Wind • Mobile or fixed-site configuration


SUNsparqRenewable Energy Without Compromise

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SUNsparq: Renewable Without Compromise

SOLAR+ ENGINESUNsparq’s Solar+ engine generates power from the sun and/or traditional fuels at up to 40% efficiency using a unique hybrid design that generates over 3x the energy of solar panels daily

ENERGY STORAGEIntegrated battery storage enables SUNsparq to store surplus solar energy for use when the sun in unavailable and to provide peak power to meet surge loads

HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEMSUNsparq uses a proprietary control system to manage the use of solar energy, fuel and battery storage to minimize fuel usage while providing continuous reliable power

SOLAR CONCENTRATORThe automated 2-axis sun tracking solar concentrator collects over twice as much solar energy vs solar PV panels

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SUNsparq Specifications:•60kW peak output power (≤ 2 seconds)•33kW surge output power (≤ 30 minutes)•Continuous 6.5kW rated output power•Multiple field-selectable power formats

How SUNsparq Works:•Two-axis tracking solar concentrator focuses the sun’s energy into a solar receiver •The intense heat drives the Solar+ turbine engine that generates electricity•Surplus energy is stored in batteries for later use•When the sun is not available, the same engine also runs on traditional gas or liquid fuels

• Solar+ engine can operate on solar energy or traditional fuels

• Multiple units easily bridged together for instant microgrid

• Mobile or fixed-site configuration


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