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Customer Profile• The customer needs to install 40 streetlights in an existing neighborhood.• There are no existing streetlights and there is no existing infrastructure for

streetlights.

Traditional Solution • Building the infrastructure: Customer

trenches, runs conduit and wiring, connects to distribution system, permitting, impact fees and installs new poles and light fixtures

• Time consuming: requires coordination with utilities, street division, etc.

• Infrastructure costs can exceed 10x the pole + light fixture installation costs

ClearWorld Solution (RetroFlex)• RetroFlex Off-Grid installation provides

power and lighting solution (includes base and pole)

• No infrastructure build-out• Minimal time and effort for site prep• RetroFlex installation costs covered by

ClearWorld

Est. Price Tag = $661,670 Price Tag = $179,600

Customer has two options…

New Installation-Off/On Grid

Traditional Solution ‘Estimated Price Tag’ based on $85/linear foot infrastructure costs for 40 lights (approximately 1 mile) in residential neighborhood. Traditional ‘Operating Costs’ based on $11.50/month per light energy costs and $85/year maintenance costs.

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Capital Expense Traditional ClearWorld

Hardware $50,000 $53,200

RetroFlex $0 $126,400

Infrastructure $442,000 $0

Installation $32,000 $0

Total Project Cost $524,000 $179,600

CapEx Savings w ClearWorld $344,400

Operating Costs (10 Years) Traditional ClearWorld

Energy Costs $60,440 $0

Maintenance Costs $77,230 $0

Total O&M Costs $137,670 $0

O&M Savings w ClearWorld $137,670

Total Savings w ClearWorld $482,070

ClearWorld Savings as % of Traditional Costs 73%

Customer Profile• The customer has existing streetlights with average to poor performance and

moderate to high operating costs. • The customer wants safer streets during normal and adverse weather

conditions.• The customer has interest in renewable and/or energy efficiency technologies.

RetroFlex: Next Gen Solar Lighting Solution

Retro-fit Streetlights LED/Solar

Customer BenefitsImproved Reliability and SafetyEliminates Energy UsageNo Maintenance for 10 yearsWarrantied for 10 yearsRenewable and Energy EfficiencyRetro-fit to Existing InfrastructureSeamless Install w/ New InfrastructureGrid or Off-Grid Solutions

Customer SavingsEliminates Energy CostsEliminates Maintenance Costs

ClearWorld FinancingNo Upfront CostsImmediate Savings Year 1Payback Ranges 5-10 Years


Customer Profile• The customer wants solar capacity and energy in its service territory.• The customer wants an alternative to rooftop or ground mounted solar

installations.

RetroFlex: Retro-fit Solar Distributed Generation

Solar Only-Distributed Generation

Flexible: RetroFlex’s patented retro-fit allows the panels to be affixed to any dimension, diameter, or finish, and will work with any existing pole without compromising the integrity of its design.

Retro-fit possibilities include common and abundant infrastructures:• Streetlight poles• Distribution poles • Concrete poles• Horizontal structures

Solar panels are newer CIGS technology:• Greater efficiency in converting solar to

energy• Standard system of 240W per retro-fit• Upgrade available from 330W to 480W

per retro-fit• DC to AC converter included in retro-fit

hardware

Scalable Solar Solution:4 RetroFlex units = ~ 1 kW solar capacity40 RetroFlex units = ~ 10 kW solar capacity


Customer Profile• The customer wants LED lighting for streets and public areas.• The customer wants solar capacity and energy.• The customer wants battery storage to optimize dispatch of renewable energy.

RetroFlex: The Bundled Smart Grid Solution

Smart Grid-LED/Solar/Battery


• Solar Array: 240W up to 480W• LED Lighting: industry leading 130 lumens per watt• Battery Storage: up to 1.44 kWh of discharge• Inverter: export power to grid during peaks, import power

when needed for LED and battery storage• Retro-Fit: patented design affixes to many dimensions

including vertical and horizontal mounts

RetroFlex can be designed with any three core components to meet the specific needs of the customer:

• Solar Array (240W up to 480W)• LED Lighting (37.5W up to 180W, 130 lumen per watt)• Battery (1.4 kWh up to 2.4 kWh)

The RetroFlex Solution

Auto Dealership:• Up to 180W LED

• Solar RetroFlex on poles

Residential Development:• New Installation w/Off-grid

RetroFlex• Retro-fit Streetlights

Parks & Recreation:• All 4 Options

• Emphasis on Sustainability

Roadway Extensions:• New Install

• Huge savings in infrastructure costs

Schools:• All 4 Options

• Emphasis on cost savings and sustainability

Retail (New & Existing):• All 4 Options


Local Government:• All 4 Options


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Commercial Development:• New Installation• Off-grid RetroFlex

Application Examples Attributes Technologies Grid/Off-Grid Economics

New Install • Park Lighting • Bridge Lighting• New Construction

• Renewable Solar• Efficient LED• Low Maintenance

• Solar Array• LED Lighting• Battery Storage

Typically Off-Grid • Energy Savings• Maintenance

Savings• Infrastructure

Savings

Retro-Fit • Replace existing HPS street lights

• Replace older residential street lights

• Renewable Solar• Efficient LED• Low Maintenance

• Solar Array• LED Lighting• Battery Storage• Retro-Fit

Grid and

Off-Grid

• Energy Savings• Maintenance

Savings

Distributed Generation

• Alternative to rooftop install

• Auto Dealership• Commercial RE

• Renewable Solar • Solar Array• Retro-Fit

Grid • Metered Energy• Infrastructure

Savings

Smart Grid • Municipals• Cooperatives• Utilities

• Renewable Solar• Efficient LED• Dispatchable

Energy

• Solar Array• LED Lighting• Battery Storage• Bi-directional

Inverter• Retro-Fit

Grid • Metered Energy• Peak Demand

Management


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