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Solar System ~ E1 Solar Solutions/ Suntech

What Happens at This Stage?

The first step EI Solutions takes is to determine whether


solar power actually makes sense for your company. We
look in detail at your energy usage patterns, the quantity
of energy your business consumes, and the potential
energy savings for your company.

The bottom line? Does the anticipated return on your


investment make it financially worthwhile to install solar
power at your facility? If not, we'll tell you.

What to Expect
If on-site solar generation looks financially promising for your company, we will deliver a
proposal that outlines your project, including a general budget, construction timeline,
energy output and other specifics about your system.

The EI Solutions Difference: Free Solar Savings Strategies

To determine the true cost of power at your facility, we start our


assessment with a rigorous, quantitative analysis of your historical
utility usage and billing data. At this point, we also perform a
preliminary energy Site Audit to uncover and address any hidden
trouble spots that could diminish the ultimate yield of your system.
Using this input, along with preliminary assumptions about solar energy system
performance and financing, we then develop a free Solar Savings Strategy for your facility.
This customized document includes an estimate of your potential savings and the
expected rate of return on your investment.

What to Expect

This is the point in the process when the final design


is adjusted to ensure that it delivers the energy and
financial returns envisioned in the original
assessment. We work closely with you to fine-tune
your system's design to be aesthetically pleasing
while still maximizing the resources already available
at your site.

The EI Solutions Difference: Full-site Engineering


Audits

During the design phase, EI Solutions begins its full-site engineering audit of your facility
to identify and solve any site-specific challenges — before they can turn into full-blown
problems. For instance, is your power company's existing electrical equipment strong
enough to support your new solar power system? Are there any issues with positioning a
crane to lift the panels onto your roof? Will the roof support the load of your system?
Does it need repairs before we install?

By anticipating these and any of the other problems that could arise
during the installation of your system, EI Solutions helps make sure
your project stays on time — and on budget.

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What Happens at This Stage?

At the design stage, EI Solutions will determine the


actual placement and layout of the modules, panels
and other components of your system. This is when
important architectural issues will be addressed,
including the physical look of your final installation
and whether it will be mounted on the roof, ground,
or other location.

What Happens at This Stage?

Much more detailed than the design phase, the engineering stage is where all of the
minute specifications of your solar system get determined. At this point, we will specify
the type of wiring, connector boxes, PV panel supports and other components that will be
used in your final installation, as well as address any anticipated structural problems.

What to Expect

At the end of the engineering phase, EI Solutions will present you with a finished system
design for your approval, including a final installation price. Once approved, we submit
this design to your local building department so that they can issue the necessary
permits.

The EI Solutions Difference: Comprehensive Solar System Plans


EI Solutions utilizes the engineering phase to develop a
comprehensive solar system plan that's not only tailored to your
facility, but achieves the financial goals established in your custom
Solar Savings Strategy. Thanks to our full on-site engineering audit
of your facility, you're assured of receiving the best-cost solution
that meets your specific solar energy needs.

What Happens at This Stage?

When it comes to solar power systems, all


components are definitely not created equal. There
are a host of suppliers offering a wide variety of
photovoltaic (PV) panels including monocrystalline,
polycrystalline, thin-film, and others. Each of these
solar technologies comes with its own
characteristics, efficiencies, and costs.

What to Expect

EI Solutions will recommend specific components — including panels, inverters, mounting


systems, and more — based on the particular needs of your project and its location. For
example, we pay particular attention to the weather patterns at your site in order to
recommend the type of solar panel technology that will provide the most energy over the
course of the year at the most effective price.

The EI Solutions Difference: Wide Selection from Many Trusted Suppliers


EI Solutions has long-term relationships with many different suppliers and an intimate
understanding of the specifications of each component. We work hard to build a system
that's optimized for your company, your needs, and your site.

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Our Product Agnostic Approach

EI Solutions' first and last commitment is to our customers. We seek to optimize the
operational and financial performance of your solar installation, and so we use the
modules, inverters, mounting systems and related technologies that best suit the unique
characteristics of your site.

Our agnostic approach assures us excellent relationships with suppliers and vendors, and
has helped us build a firm base of knowledge and relationships in the community of solar
leaders.

What Happens at This Stage?

Many of our clients find it more appropriate to use a


financing solution for their solar systems. Some prefer
to use a power purchase agreement, whereby you pay
only for the electricity you generate while a third party
actually owns your system. Others prefer to finance
their systems, using their energy savings to service
their finance cost. Our goal is to put the right package
together to meet the needs of your business.

What to Expect

We have a deep understanding of the range of financial incentives available to you — such
as tax credits, accelerated depreciation benefits, and utility incentives — as well as
appropriate financing arrangements. We will assist you in preparing all paperwork and
filing for all available solar incentives associated with your system. To meet your financing
needs, we will do all the upfront legwork and research to bring you the best financing
option for your system.

The EI Solutions Difference: Unbiased Financing Advice

At EI Solutions, our entire objective is to find the right financing


solution for your specific situation. We do not accept commissions or
other incentives from our financial partners, so we are not prone to
recommend one option over another. We are solely focused on
maximizing the return on your investment in solar electricity.

What Happens at This Stage?

The actual installation of a PV solar system is generally


a very straightforward procedure using standard
construction techniques. But whether the installation
goes smoothly — with no costly surprises — depends
on careful planning and preparation before reaching
this stage of the process.

What to Expect

To ensure installation goes off without a hitch, EI


Solutions conducts a thorough assessment and audit of your site that results in a truly
accurate set of engineering drawings. Without this crucial step, unforeseen complications
and problems may occur during installation that will cost your company both time and
money.

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The EI Solutions Difference: Heading Off Costly Potential Problems
At EI Solutions, we have the extensive project management skills and
technical expertise required to make sure your installation goes
absolutely right. Our project management team includes long-time
veterans of both the construction and solar power industries. These
highly trained professionals can spot potential complications before
they result in a project delay, power interruption, loss of productivity, or
other expensive problems for your company.

What Happens at This Stage?

Following installation and testing, EI Solutions will train you in the maintenance of your PV
system to keep it operating at maximum productivity and efficiency. Our customer service
team ensures the successful administration and execution of all warranty coverage, field
service and technical support.

What to Expect

In the early stages, your comprehensive solution — aesthetic, environment and financial
— is facilitated by the close collaboration of our construction management team and your
facilities and energy management team. After the completion of your PV project,
maintaining your solar system is a relatively easy task. By simply washing your PV panels
periodically, keeping trees and other foliage trimmed back, and performing other minor
routine maintenance annually, you can look forward to receiving years of problem-free
service from your system.

However, for those moments when your PV system may need additional operating and
maintenance services, our customer service team offers a variety of standard and
premium service level agreements that assures every customer an optimal level of
support.

EIS provides a no-cost repair/replace warranty coverage on all its solar installations. We
can also provide:

• long-term performance data and meteocontrol analysis


• administrative services to expedite your incentives from government agencies and
utilities
• landscaping and maintenance on ground-mounted arrays
• bill analysis and customized reports
• site security
• site tours and personnel training
• full service operation, if desired

From project commissioning and onsite training to warranty and service agreement terms,
we serve you to deliver the full potential of your solar electric system.

Project Completion

• Project Inspection
• System Testing
• Commissioning Report
• Onsite Training - Safety and Operations
• Operation Manual and System Binder

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Warranty Support

• Warranty Claims
• RMA Processing
• Field Service - Diagnostics and Repairs
• Technical Support

Service Agreements

• Performance Website
• Performance Reports
• Monitoring and Data Analysis
• Preventative Maintenance
• Scheduled Inspections and System Testing
• Non-Warranty Diagnostics and Repairs
• Array Cleaning
• Energy Efficiency Services
• Bill and Rate Analysis
• Performance Guarantees
• REC and PBI Billing and Reporting

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