FAQ

ATLAS Renewables LLC is part of a renewable energy global leader group called CAERO. It
has played leading roles in development, investment, construction and operation of over
3000MW of renewable energy projects globally, including 250MW of solar projects in the USA.
ATLAS combines Swiss architecture and engineering with the American spirit of innovation and
entrepreneurship. The result is an inspiring project development vision where nothing is
impossible.

ATLAS is proposing to utilize its experience to develop solar energy projects in the USA with the
support of local technical experts, local communities, and local businesses. Our aims, working
in partnership with landowners, are to contribute to the growth of energy self-sufficiency, as well
as create infrastructure and economic growth for the local community. We always look to
understand the local community and local opportunities/constraints in regard to the potential to
develop solar parks in the USA.

ATLAS has experience in utility-scale solar and microgrids projects. Its strengths are in
leveraging its ability to deploy early risk capital, financing and technological expertise,
relationships in the region, agility of decision making and project execution. Atlas develops
greenfield projects, reflecting its expertise in engineering and financing, and brings projects to
NTP (Notice to Proceed) and COD (Commercial Operation Date) at its own risk/cost.

If you’re looking for more financial stability or need to sell your land, we would like to work with
you on our next community solar project in your town. Atlas renewables helps families like
yours monetize your land and keep it in the family by building and operating community solar
farms to provide sun-harvested electricity to your community.

We’re seeking 28 Acres and offering up to $25,000 per year for a 25-year lease.

Community solar refers to local solar facilities shared by multiple community subscribers who
receive credit on their electricity bills for their share of the power produced.

A solar photovoltaic (PV) power facility consists of arrays of linked solar panels (or modules).
Each solar panel is an assembly of interconnected PV cells which are semiconductor devices
that convert the sun’s energy into electricity.

The electricity generated will then be transmitted via a network of underground cables, inverters
and transformers via the Electricity Distribution Network into the National Electricity Grid. The
solar technology used by ATLAS will be very similar to that installed on household rooftops, but
on a larger scale. Solar energy production creates no sound or fumes.

An ATLAS solar park is of a unique scale (around 25 to 30 acres). In large parcels, we design
with the intention for the landowner to be able to carry on their principle land use, as well as
achieve an additional revenue from the solar park. Our projects use a single axis tracking PV
system whereby the 80 inches wide panels are aligned in a North – South direction. In the
morning, the panels are oriented to the East and progressively tilt to the West throughout the
day.

There are three key phases to the delivery of the project, Development Phase (pre-
construction), Construction Phase and Operational Phase. The Development Phase involves
partnerships with landowners (land purchase or lease agreements) and the community; town
planning and environmental approvals; engineering concept design; power system design; and
Connection approval from the Distribution Network Service Provider (DNSP) and the New York
Energy Market Operator (NYISO).

Construction of an ATLAS Solar Park is a fairly quick process and will take approximately 6
months. There is little earthworks and noisy work involved. The intention is to retain the natural
terrain across most of the site. For the solar panels, we will need to dig cable channels and
secure the mounting system spikes into the ground using small machine mounted pile-drivers.

A lot of the work is simply laying panels onto the mounting systems and connecting them. The
inverters and operating/equipment rooms will most likely be mounted on short posts with
concrete footings and transformers installed on concrete slabs.

Solar panels are constructed of dark-colored (usually blue or black) materials and designed with
anti-reflective coating(s). In general, solar panels are less reflective than window glass or water
surfaces.

EMF from solar panel systems are in the same extremely low frequency range as those induced
by household appliances. The exposure level is much lower than what may potentially be
associated with a health effect and therefore insignificant.

Although this project has been designed with a lifespan of 30 years, it is expected that solar
panels can produce energy for several more years or decades. When panels reach the end of
their productive lives, they can be broken down into their component parts and recycled. More
than 90 percent of a PV module can be recycled; 80 percent of that is glass, with the remaining
metals (including silver and aluminum), plastic components, and semiconductors.

During the Operations Phase, the impact on the local road network is considered to be
negligible. During the Construction Phase, works there will be an increase in traffic movements
associated with plant, materials and labor accessing the site. It is anticipated that all
construction vehicles will be traveling to/from the site using major roads. A small amount of trips
may utilize other local roads. Workers are expected to originate from or be based in local towns.
Materials and equipment are expected to be transported from the nearest Port. During
construction a Traffic Management Plan with appropriate controls and signage for will be
implemented.

The solar panels are mounted on steel poles in rows and are elevated above the existing
ground level. Due to the minimal earthworks and natural previous ground surface, there will be
no material increase in storm water discharge and no adverse impact on storm water
characteristics onsite or on adjacent properties. Where disturbed, the site will be planted with
selected grasses with the exception of access roads, gravel paths and fire breaks. ATLAS may
undertake earthworks for catch drains to stop soil erosion during major runoff events. The
impervious areas will be directed through a storm water treatment system which will remove any
pollutants, sediment runoff and manage the nutrient loads prior to water discharging from the
site.

Solar PV panels are constructed of silicone, tempered glass, and metals. These components
are enclosed and sealed during the manufacturing process. Since the PV panel materials are
enclosed and do not mix with water or vaporize into the air, there is little to no risk of chemicals
being released into the environment during normal use. Release of any toxic chemicals from
solid state inverters is also unlikely as solar installations must conform to state, for safety and
electric codes, and they pose little or no risk of contaminating the soil or groundwater.

During the day there will be noise associated with construction activities, such as pile driving,
earthmoving equipment, concrete placement and the like. These activities will be undertaken in
a sensitive manner, and along with the large distance to the nearest houses it is not envisaged
that construction works, and deliveries will create any significant impacts.
During the Operational Phase, there are some plant items which emit minor noise such as drive
motors for the PV array tracking system and cooling fans on the Inverter / transformer modules,
however, these elements are largely operational during daylight hours, during generation.
During construction and operation, the facility will achieve compliance with the required Acoustic
Quality Objectives.

There will be minimal residential properties from which the completed facility will be visible. The
visual and landscape character impact associated with the development of the ATLAS Solar
Parks is considered negligible. These minor impacts are limited to and managed on the
development site itself through measures including a vegetated landscaping buffer. There will
be no nighttime impact as there will only be some low-level security lighting installed which will
be designed and tested to comply with New York Standards.

Some people may be concerned about glare from the solar panels. However, this is not
warranted. Solar panels are designed to absorb radiation, not reflect it. They are made of dark-
colored materials and covered with anti-reflective coatings; today’s typical solar panels reflect as
little as 2 percent of incoming sunlight.

The operational PV solar facility will maintain the existing pasture grasses with the exception of
some limited gravel access roads and a fire break to the site perimeter. As part of the ongoing
operations and maintenance of the facility, a weed management plan will be implemented to
ensure that exotic species are controlled. The grasses within the facility will be maintained by
mowing. Should biologically control of grasses be undertaken, they would be confined to the
fenced areas of the site. The operation and maintenance contractor will manage vermin in
accordance with NY Standards and approved practices.

Do solar panels create high ambient temperatures in their surroundings? (1)
All available evidence indicates that there is no solar “heat island” effect caused by a functioning
solar array. Studies further conclude that the area surrounding a large-scale solar array is
unlikely to experience a net heating change from the panels.

It is generally not practical or realistic to accommodate sheep, goats or other animals on a basis
that equates to commercial agriculture within the fenced solar park. We would need to make
significant changes to the infrastructure and establish a separate operation to manage the
animals. It is possible to employ sheep in small groups to manage grass and weeds.

Solar PV panels are constructed of silicone, tempered glass, and metals. These components
are enclosed and sealed during the manufacturing process. Since the PV panel materials are
enclosed and do not mix with water or vaporize into the air, there is little to no risk of chemicals
being released into the environment during normal use. Release of any toxic chemicals from
solid state inverters is also unlikely as solar installations must conform to state, fire, safety and
electric codes, and they pose little or no risk of contaminating the soil or groundwater.

We can review whether your land is a good site for solar. You can contact us at +1 (877) 992
8527 or info@atlasrenewables.com for further information. We look forward to hearing from
you!