Food Energy Water and Sanitation (FEWS) Communities Solution for Economic and Community Empowerment

Who is Green Phoenix Energy?

Green Phoenix Energy (GPE) provides more than just environmentally sustainable power to on/or off the grid communities. GPE provides a means of scalable, focused economic development. Our primary markets include developing countries and rural and exurban areas of developed countries.

Sustainable Food, Energy, Water and Sanitation (FEWS)

FEWS Community is not an energy technology, it is instead a methodology that allows for community development from the ground up. The technologies chosen for its implementation are done so from an agnostic point of view. In other words FEWS is a dynamic concept that is always looking for better technologies to implement the vision of community empowerment and sustainability.

FEWS Concept Model

Sustainable Industrial Park:• Reliable 24/7 power

stimulates industrial growth

• Creates stable job creation

Hydroponic Farming and Water Production: • Creates Food and jobs for

local Community• Daily freshwater production

reduces health risk

Community Empowerment: • Career Empowerment• Financial Empowerment• Educational

Empowerment• Family and Community

Empowerment• Empowerment Through

Sustainable Living

Renewable Energy Park: • Energy Generation

from Biomass• Direct Power

generation for industrial development

• Recycles community waste to create energy, products and jobs

Creates synergistic Public and Private Partnership conduit for capital reinvestment back to Government Partner

Focuses on creating Economically & Environmentally sustainable systems Does not require continued subsidies or immediate integration into national grids Does not require the use of grid power or water resources Creates good paying permanent jobs for the local community Integrates proven technologies and concepts tailored for efficient utilization Works from the community level up, enabling true community empowerment

FEWS Community Development Roadmap

Create a Micro-Entrepreneur network to promote community development and empowerment

1. Establish a High speed wireless data network2. Distribute RE-Plant harvest for resell through

individuals not large outlets (Empowers thousands or ordinary citizens)

3. Deliver Educational and medical services though eLearning and telemedicine

New Sustainable Zero energy Zero Waste Residential housing developments created to support community growth

1. Creates a community smart grid2. Excess power from community put onto

national grid3. Recycles waste into energy and jobs

RE-Plant Energy output directed into industrial park

• 24/7 reliable power• Stimulates private investment• Creates Jobs for the local community

FEWS RE-Plant creates jobs day one, forms the basis for a stable economy

• 50 Plus MW of Clean Power• 2 million Liters of fresh water per day• Thousands of metric tons of food

Zero Energy/Waste Wired Community

Presentation Sections

The FEWS Renewable Energy Plant ( FEWS RE-Plant)

Targeted Power Generation For Economic Development

Micro Entrepreneur Development for Community Empowerment

Zero Energy/Waste Communities

Public Private Partnership

The FEWS RE-Plant

Partner CompaniesOur system is comprised from existing components and constructed by leading companies from around the world

Green Renewable Biomass

Biomass is abundant in nature and a renewable source of energy:

1. Source of energy is very cheap2. Large amount of land is required to grow enough biomass to produce

energy /Bio-Fuels3. The growth and collection of fuel on such massive level is also very tough

and costly

Energy Crop Production

1. Availability and access to crop

2. Biomass produce per acre

3. Effect of Fossil fuel on price of crop

4. Control of Crop yield and cost Factors (Rain, Insects, Disease)

5. Total Cost of Crop Growth (Land, Fertilizer, Fuel/Power, Labor)

6. Total Cost of Crop Harvest (Transportation, Labor)

7. Total Cost of harvest preprocessing (Fuel/Energy, Labor)

An energy crop is a plant grown as a low cost and low maintenance harvest used to make bio-fuels, digested or combusted for its energy content to generate electricity or heat.

Profitability Criteria

Optimal Sized Biomass Plant

Assuming a typical biomass supply for a Biomass power plant site, 25 megawatts is an optimal-sized project with respect to capital costs and fuel supply costs. Smaller projects will be more expensive to build (per KW) and larger projects will require a larger fuel-aggregation radius, which leadsto unsustainability due to transportation costs. Therefore, in order to make biomass energy systems cost effective beyond the 25 MW size, we determined that there is a better fuel source.

Duckweed as a Energy Crop

Duckweed species are small floating aquatic plant found worldwide and often seen growing in thick blanket-like mats:

1. Doubles its biomass in 16 to 24 hours2. More yield per acre than any other system of energy crop production3. Hydroponic growth System creates consistent crop access and yield

control4. Cost of crop growth is very low, controllable and predictable

5. Fossil fuel cost has no effect on final crop cost6. Not consumed by people

FEWS System Input and Output Diagram

Hydroponics

Combined Heat and Power

Aquaculture (Fish & Prawns)

Atmospheric Water

Generator & Storage

Tower

Hydroponic

Duckweed

Solar Thermal

Anaerobic Digester

Power

Fish Waste H2o

Power

Heat

Steam

Biomass

Trash

BiomassEffluent H2o

Biomass

Heat

CH4 Gas

CH4 Gas

Power

Power

Steam

Potable Water

Power

Effluent H2oClean Water

Biomass

Fish Food

Fish Food

Biomass

Power

Heat

Fish Waste H2o

Solar Energy

Clean Water

Power

Humid Outdoor AirCool Air

Cool AirCool Air

Power

Power

Co2 Co2

Co2

Clean Water

Clean Water

Clean Water

Potable Water

Fuel Pellets

Fuel Pellets

Sludge

Sludge

Fish & Prawn Harvest

Juvenile Fish & PrawnJuvenile Fish & Prawn

Seeds Seeds

Vegetable Harvest

Benign Slag

FEWS RE-Plant SummaryThe FEWS RE-Plant is not some new concept looking to be proven. Instead, it’s a solution built on well-founded, proven production level systems connected in an symbiotic system to create Food, Energy, Water and Sanitation. Together ,whole is truly greater than the sum of its parts.

Renewable Energy

Production

Sewage Processing and

Water Production

Biomass Production

(Fuel)

A distributed base level power system for economic growth is needed, so we created a cost effective fuel growth process and connected with a standard biomass to energy system

Food is needed, so we utilized the well established principles of aquaponic’s to both feed and empower a community

Water and sewage processing is needed, so we used atmospheric water generators and the natural ability of duckweed to efficiently process waste water

Solar thermal system video Atmospheric water video

Biomass Plant explanation Video

Waste Recycling system Video

Partner Technology

Hydroponic farm video

To learn more about some of the technologies used in the FEWS model clicks the links under the partner logo’s below

Plasmafication Information

Targeted Power Generation For Economic Development

Current Power Generation Methodology and Challenges

95+ percent of all homes and business use diesel generators as there primary means of power generation Diesel fuel cost are high and getting higher

High pollution emissions cause health issues

Pollution effects efficiency of clean solar systems

High fuel cost, price and supply volatility create insurmountable risk barriers for new industrial development

Traditional Power Generation Process

1. Power generated at power plant

2. Step-up substation increases voltage to 69,000-765,000 (depends on distance and amount desired)

3. Electricity enters transmission system

4. Step-down transformer reduces voltage

5. Power is distributed by power lines

6. Homes and business use power, creating revenues for the power network stakeholders

Challenges with Traditional Process

Constant network failures disrupt the revenue pipeline for network stakeholders

Creates a “chicken or the egg” stakeholder capital investment problem (which requires government to fill the gap)

Without stable stakeholder revenues, maintenance and development are affected

Takes an undetermined amount of time and capital to develop a stable reliable end to end network

Economic and community growth is hindered

FEWS RE-Plant Power Generation

The FEWS model of power generation develops (50-100 MW) biomass, natural gas energy and Municipal Waste

Green power and other RE-Plant byproducts (water steam, etc.) are sent directly to a industrial park to directly stimulate economic growth

Simplifies power generation, transmission, and distribution problem Reduces/Simplifies Network Development , Maintenance and Cost Simplified generation and delivery model translates into Stable 24/7

power delivery at a lower, stable price per/kw Fixes “Chicken and the Egg” development problem which enables

economic and community development Ability to use Municipal waste and natural gas as a secondary fuel

source allows for continued industrial park growth beyond the 50MW capacity of FEWS biomass energy system.

Catalyst for the development of a national natural gas network to distribute and monetize natural gas resources.

The Client Opportunity

Truly 24/7 reliable power Access to a high speed Data and communications network Access to eLearning Environment for Employee identification and training Power reliability backed up by power deficiency payment program Stable, long term price/kw No upfront cost in the development of the RE-Plant Allows client to concentrate on business not power generation Future business expansions can be planed in conjunction with increases in RE-

Plant capacity RE-Plant byproducts (water, steam, etc. ) can be provided to clients business

process, resulting in decreased overall process cost Possible utilization of client business process waste streams to create additional

business process saving opportunity

Client writes letter of intent expressing interest in project Sign 10+ plus year Power Purchase Agreement Show credit worthiness through the issuance of a letter of credit

Client Benefits

Client Requirements

Community Empowerment Through the Utilization of

Micro-Entrepreneurs

Economic Development Principles

1. A fast growing community can only be empowered through targeted Micro-Entrepreneurial programs that benefit the common man and woman

2. Education is the key, development and utilization of efficient/cost effective methods of curriculum delivery are mandatory.

3. Educational system must enable Functional literacy not basic Literacy

4. Full utilization of the potential workforce irrespective of gender is mandatory Trickle down government prosperity solutions do not work Developing economies must have a free option for supplying basic potable water

and sanitation to its most vulnerable citizens -- profit can not be the driving force A community that spends the majority of its day finding food and potable water

will never grow to its full potential Vibrant stable communities must have access to reliable affordable energy to

thrive Reliable/cost effective communication networks must be available in order to

develop a modern economy Efficient Waste Management Systems must be developed in conjunction with

other economic infrastructure

FEWS eLearning Environment (FeLE)“Education is the key”, Sustained economic prosperity is only achieved through the creation and utilization of Efficient/cost effective methods of curriculum delivery Control infrastructure cost by utilizing the high speed community wide data

network created by the FEWS RE-Plant Control cost by using pen technology to create paperless teaching

environment Control cost through Remote management of environment by utilizing

Desktop Virtualization (Dumb terminals) and Cloud Storage technologies Enable the Government, Universities, Businesses and Local/International

Charity teaching organizations to deliver course curriculum to students Empower students to learn at their own pace rather than pace of the class State of the art hardware infrastructure and curriculum delivery systems

attracts International aid money for student scholarships Enable efficient utilization of specially skilled teaching resources (e.g. calculus

teacher could stay home and teach students from several areas at once)

Act as a national focal point for equipment purchases and management of distance learning

FEWS Micro-Entrepreneur Network (MicroEN)

Program Participant

Other Products

Local Crops/Product

Re-Plant Harvest

FEWS eLearning Environment

(FELE)

FEWS Community Shop

FEWS Community

Network (FCN)

Other Buyers

FEWS Product Distribution/Logistic

s SystemShop

Owner

Network Tasks Descriptions

1. Program participant Identified2. Enters FeLE for training in a desired vocation3. Applicant Trains until Ready (Business and Functional Literacy Achieved)4. Participant placed Into community shop (One RE-Plant and empower 6000+ individuals)5. Participant placed in job (Industrial Park, Entrepreneurial Opportunity, Trainer, etc.)6. Distribution/Logistics System (FDLS) routes RE-Plant harvest to market7. Crops from local farmers find new markets using FDLS 8. Using network buying power other products are added to meet local demand9. After seven years, shop keeper graduates from program and becomes the shop

owner

Job Opportunity

Keys to Success Generates needed Food, Energy, Water and Sanitation for rural communities Casts the government in the role of solution support (develop and pass

legislation) and lets the market take care of implementation FEWS communities are both economically and environmentally sustainable Empowers communities through the reinvestment of capital at the local level Creates an environment where industrial development can prosper, leading to

further economic growth Encourages the development of the local farming industry by efficiently

connecting them to new markets Creates an efficient cost effective mechanism for achieving Functional Literacy

through eLearning, touching and empowering both urban rural citizens Creates a conduit for Entrepreneurship that taps directly into, and harnesses

the incredible work ethic of the average person Allows for equal entry into the program for all members of the community

Zero Energy/Waste Smart Grid Communities

What is a Zero Energy/Waste Community?

A Zero Energy/Waste Smart Grid Community, is a community that, by design, seeks a net zero demand equilibrium for home utilities. This is achieved by:

• The clean generation and smart distribution of an excess resource in one part of the community to fill a demand in another part of the community. (Water, Gas, Power)

• The use of energy efficient construction techniques and technologies• Waste products (Water, Sewage, trash, etc.) are recycled and reused in a smart,

integrated and sustainable manner. • Sustainable living training for home occupants (reduces monthly expenses)

Most importantly, the technologies and techniques used to meet this Zero Energy/Waste goal are well established and widely available

Household Monthly Cost ComparisonAssumptions

• Home size 93 square meters• Average household size is 5 persons• Each person uses 150 KWh/month• Each person uses 378 Liters of water/Day

Category Cost New Cost

Description of how the new cost was calculated

Electric $195 $45 Cheaper price/kwh, more efficient home construction reduces cooling needs, additional savings from hot water production (tankless water heater)

Gas $20 $10 Gas supplied by the onsite Waste Recycling System (WRS)

Water $30 $18 WRS recycles waste water onsite reducing cost/liter

Trash $20 $12 Trash output reduced by 40% due to recycling

Sewage $10 $5 WRS has a very low cost per liter of waste

Data $75$120

Theses services are provided by us, therefore we can offer at a bundled lower price

Phone $30

TV $60

TOTAL $710 $210 Basic home monthly cost reduced by 70%

• Energy From Diesel Price $0.26/kwh • Energy Price $0.12/kwh• Household cooling makes up %60-80% of

energy bill

Energy and Water Production ProcessWaster Water

Recycling system (WWRS)

Water Storage

Community Water Grid

RE-PlantSolar Storage

Community Power Grid &

Storage

Area Water ConsumersAWS

1. Water is generated for home use by Atmospheric water generator (AWG)

2. Waste water from house sent to WWRS3. Cleaned water sent to storage tank4. Recycled water is returned to home for use5. Excess water sent to Community Water Grid (CWG)6. Home water shortfalls supplied by CWG7. Excess CWG water can be distributed to consumers

outside Community8. CWG Shortfalls supplied by RE-Plant

1. Power generated for home use2. Excess power stored in battery3. Home powered by battery when

necessary4. If Battery full, power sent to Community

Power Grid (CPG)5. Home power shortfalls served by CPG6. CPG shortfalls supplied by RE-Plant

Home Water Production Cycle Home Power Production Cycle

Home occupant is incentivized to live sustainably and conserve resources through a water and power “net” metering program. The program credits their bill at a predetermined price for the excess.

Solar System

Economic Sustainability of Model• Home is leased not sold• Monthly Lease Cost $700• Home Utilities Monthly Charge $450

(includes home community/maintenance and equipment upgrades)

• Total Cost of Home $150,000• Capital Invested per Home $30,000• Monthly Debt service $600• Our Cost for Monthly Utilities $210

Revenue per home = $1,150 – $810 or $340/month

Using the parameters above an investor ROI of less than 8 years. Additionally if we add a $700 monthly lease payment to the traditional home monthly cost (see previous slide) see that the cost of living in the Zero Energy/Waste home is 19% cheaper.

Notes:• The above model is based on a family of 5 living in a 93 square meter home. The home size and

family size can be scaled up or down to fit different scenarios.• The most important hidden success factors of this project are the use of best of breed

technologies and inclusion of a robust maintenance program to ensure the ongoing efficiency that makes this model possible. The neglect of these factors in past projects has been the number one reason for failure

The Win Win Scenario

Public Private Partnership (PPP)

The Public Private Partnership…

Land, Zoning,

Permitting,Legislation

Technology

FundingCommunity

Infrastructure Management

Government PartnerCommunity Partner

Green Phoenix Energy,And Partner Companies

Essential Capital Partners• PPA backed Bond Fund

The Panther GroupHixardt Technologies

Reinvestment to Government

Reinvestment Process: 1. Yearly Reinvestment fund presented

to Government Partner2. Government Partner sends official

project request 3. GPE creates project plan4. GPE develops project according to

project plan5. Funds are dispersed to directly pay

for the project

GPE will reinvest 5 percent of the net profits back to the government partner for the full lifetime ( 30+ years ) of the plant. Reinvestment done through the funding infrastructure improvement projects

Project Examples: • Schools• Roads• Water System• Gas Pipeline• Government buildings• eLearning Scholarship

program• Loan Program for Micro-

Entrepreneurs

Yearly fund per community: $3M to $6M ( $30M to $60M for the network of 10 plants)

Additional Slides

Fish Tank Unit

Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG)

Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)

Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are a high performance building system for residential and light commercial construction. The panels consist of an insulating foam core sandwiched between two structural facings, typically oriented strand board (OSB).  SIPs are manufactured under factory controlled conditions and can be fabricated to fit nearly any building design. The result is a building system that is extremely strong, energy efficient and cost effective. Building with SIPs will save you time, money and labor.

Example Traditional Biomass Plant

Heat Energy

Combined Heat and Power

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Prawns (Component 3)

Hydroponics (Component 5)

Tilapia (Component 4)

Outside waste (Component 6)

Atmospheric H2o

Clean Water

Duckweed

Fuel Pellets

Fuel Pellet Maker

Sludge

Final Digester

Bio

ma

ss

Primary Digester

Duckweed (Component 1)

BiomassGrowth

Water Cleaning

Processing (Component 2)

Methane Gas

FEWS Re-Plant Flow Model

Effluent H2o

Tank, Hood and Control Unit

Tank Control Box

Top Down Tank View

Duckweed Plant Example

FEWS RE-Plant Jobs  Job Description Total

Plant Executive Officer 1Executive Officer Chief of Staff 1Plant CIO 1IT Staff 5General Admin Staff Person 20Building Maintenance Supervisor 1Building Maintenance Support Staff

8

Groundskeeper 5Security Chief 1Security Staff Shift Foreman 4Security Staff Monitor Station 4Security Staff Officers 24

FEWS RE-Plant Jobs Cont.

 Job Description TotalEnergy Plant Supervisor 1Energy Plant Shift Foreman 4Energy Technician 10Sr. Energy Engineer 4Jr. Energy Engineer 25Hydroponic Farm Master Farmer 1Hydroponic Farm Botanist 1Hydroponic Farm Shift Foreman 4Hydroponic Farm Seed Farmer 10Hydroponic Farm Nursery 10Hydroponic Farm Planter 25Hydroponic Farm Harvester 25

FEWS RE-Plant Jobs Cont.

 Job Description TotalAquaculture Farm Master Farmer 1Aquaculture Farm Marine Biologist 1Aquaculture Farm Shift Foreman 4Aquaculture Farm Nursery 10Aquaculture Farm Planter 25Aquaculture Farm Harvester 25Duckweed Farm Master Farmer 1Duckweed Farm Shift Foreman 4Duckweed Farm Technician 30Duckweed Farm Seed Farmer 5Truck Drivers 75

Totals 376