6. Constant
water supply
from ocean or
lake
Pump water
into reservoir
for storage
(off-peak)
Release when
needed
①
②
③
How it works
Gravitational
flow to
generate
power
④
8. “The concept is valid and I
believe that 90% efficiency
can be achieved.” – Professor
Ziad Shawwash, UBC
Named one of three finalists in
TheAwardfor Excellencein Emerging
Technology - annual GLOBE Award
competition
9. Market Size
All Canadian Wind Farms
•
$662.8 M Annual Total
Addressable Market
Off Shore Canadian Wind Farms –
identified as early adopters
•
$10.3 M Annual Initial
Serviceable Market
Global Wind Farms
•
Upwards of $33.75 B Annual
Total Potential Market
Solar Potential
•
"An IMS Research report
expects the market for storing
power from solar panels – which
was less than $200mm in 2012 –
will catapult to $19bn by 2017."
10. uperior Storage Technology
Battery Compressed
Air
Traditional
Hydro
Humpback
Capital Cost Medium-High Medium High Low
Efficiency 50% - 85% 60% - 85% 70% - 85% 70.2% - 90%
24hr ✓ ✓
Enviro Footprint Medium Low - Medium High Low
Scalable Yes Yes No Yes
Raw Material Use Medium Low High Low
11. Timeline
Patent Acquired
Sept 2014
R&D begins
Aug 2004
GLOBE Awards Top 3
Finalist “Excellence in
Emerging Technology -
March 2014
First Prototype
(POC) Built
Mar 2008
12. Benefits
-Excellent Return on Investment
-Arbitrage with ability to scale up
-Pump Storage Hydro is well proven
-Not affected by inflation – Low O&M
-Unmatched in technology performance
-All countries can capitalize on the technology
and the return on investment
13. Mark Legacy, Founder/CEO
•
Patented inventor, Chief Science Officer, I.N.T.J.
•
Worked in large construction for over 10 years
Gary Franc, Chief Technology Officer
•
35 year Engineering Expert in Hydroelectricity
•
US FERC Regulations & Management expert
Michael Bradley, PhD. Special Advisor
Joshua Brinkerhoff, PhD. CAD/CFD Engineer Advisor
Ziad Shawwash, PhD. Hydroelectric Advisor/Mentor
Brad Walters, PhD. Environmental Advisor
Heather Campbell, Business Manager
•
20 year business manager & record label owner
•
Expert in Accounting, Business & Licensing
Norbert Cunningham, Media Relations
•
Former Opinions Editor Times & Transcript, NB
•
30 year media veteran
14. Risks
Competitive Tech Raising capital to bring
superior technology to
market first
Maintenance Issues Use Ultra-High Performance
Concrete with 100+ year
lifespan
Cost to build Build pilot – proof of
concept & iterate
Legal & Regulatory Building relationships with
representatives from all key
stakeholder groups
