Enterprise
Case Study Lincoln Financial Field 
Project Overview 
UGE provided a solution to the Philadelphia Eagles that 
enables the organization to promote the social, ecological and 
financial benefits of going green. 
Project Details 
 Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA 
 Installed: Fall 2012 
 Total capacity: 3.1 MW 
 Annual Savings: $3 million 
 Generates more energy than any NFL stadium 
 Sustainability: 100% energy offset on non-game days
Case Study Hilton Resort 
Project Overview 
Hilton Resort Ft. Lauderdale Beach has installed six UGE-4K 
wind turbines on the roof top of the hotel. This project 
spearhead’s Hilton Worldwide’s effort to promote 
sustainability at its properties. 
"The turbines will help us visualize the hotel as a place to be 
conscious of energy use… it will help to highlight the 
importance of conserving electricity, and to start dialogue.“ 
- Randy Gaines, VP of Engineering, Hilton Worldwide 
Project Details 
 Location: Fort. Lauderdale, USA 
 Installed: August 2013 
 UGE Solution: Six UGE-4Ks 
 Annual Carbon Offset: 70,000 lb
Case Study New York City High-Rise Commercial Developments 
Project Overview 
UGE has completed several high-profile wind installations in 
NYC. The helical structure of UGE turbines are well suited to 
extract energy from winds in urban settings. We installed 
turbines on the roof of the Pearson Square Court building, 
providing enough electricity to power all common areas, 
including the lobby, hallways gym, and roof lounge. In 
downtown Brooklyn, 338 Bridge Street, a 590 ft apartment 
complex, also installed our turbines on their roof to power an 
outdoor lighting display, serving as a “beacon for Brooklyn". 
Project Details 
Pearson Solution: 
Installed: May 2014 
3 VisionAir5 Turbines 
Grid-Tied 
Project Details 
Bridge Street Solution: 
Installed: April 2014 
2 UGE 4-K Turbines 
Grid-Tied
Case Study Anvaya Cove Beach Resort 
Project Overview 
Ayala Land Inc. wanted to demonstrate their commitment to 
sustainability and reduce their dependence on the unreliable 
electrical grid. UGE and Orion Group International assessed 
the specific needs of the beachside resort site, created the 
optimal solution, and designed a custom wind and solar 
system that fit Ayala Land Inc’s renewable energy needs. 
Project Details 
 Location: The Philippines 
 Installed: May 2014 
 Capacity: 3kW Solar + 2kW Wind 
 Wind Turbine: 2 UGE EddyGT 
 PV Module Type: Polycrystalline 
 Electrical Configuration: Off-Grid
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Case Study Pioneering Solar in Turks and Caicos 
Project Overview 
The local utility serving Turks and Caicos Islands 
selected UGE and local partner Urban Green Environmental 
to design, implement and install the territory's first ever grid-tied 
solar PV system. 141 solar panels were installed on the 
roof of the utility’s headquarters in Providenciales, with an 
overall energy capacity of 35.3 kW. 
Project Details 
•Location: Turks and Caicos 
•Installed: March 2014 
•Capacity: 35.25 kWp 
•PV Module Type: Monocrystalline 
•Estimated Annual Energy Production: 55,331 kWh 
•ROI: 6 Years
Case Study Toyota 
Project Overview 
UGE worked with Toyota to design a customized renewable 
energy solution for their headquarters in Western Australia. 
The project was designed to draw attention to Toyota's global 
sustainability initiatives and the turbines are visible from very 
far away, bringing customers to Toyota. 
Project Details 
 Location: Perth, Western Australia, AU 
 Installed: June 2013 
 Certification Level: 5 Green Stars (Australian Rating 
System) 
 UGE Solution: 3 eddyGT wind turbines on 20m towers 
 22kW solar array
Case Study BMW 
Project Overview 
BMW wanted to show their commitment to sustainability by 
constructing a building that exceeds local green standards. 
“We have taken full advantage of the environment to decrease its 
reliance on traditional fuel sources. The variety of clean and 
renewable energy sources, including over 1500 square meters of solar 
panels, are focused around the wind turbine system at its center” 
- BMW 
Project Details 
 Location: Beijing China 
 Installed: January 2012 
 UGE Solution: 100 kW Solar, Five eddyGTs 
 Large hybrid system offsets significant portion of energy 
consumption while feeding energy to batteries
Case Study Millennium Plaza in Valladolid 
Project Overview 
Nine eddyGTs were installed as a part of the renovation of the 
Plaza Milenio (Millennium Plaza) in Valladolid. 
The architecture firm specifically selected UGE turbines to 
highlight and augment the visibility of the project’s 
sustainability message. Several of the turbines are installed 
on the emblematic Puente del Cubo bridge in the center of 
the city. 
Project Details 
 Location: Valladolid, Spain 
 Average Wind Speed: 5 m/s 
 UGE Solution: Nine eddyGTs
Case Study Burger King 
Project Overview 
The UGE-4K turbine is branded with Burger King’s logo 
and is a visible statement of company’s commitment to 
sustainability. The installation integrates seamlessly with 
the local grid and also takes advantage of local incentives 
to provide a short payback to the customer. 
Project Details 
Location: Piding, Germany 
Installed: October 2011 
UGE Solution: UGE-4K turbine with grid-tie electronics 
and a custom monopole tower
Case Study Hornblower Hybrid Cruise Lines 
Project Overview 
The elegant Hornblower Hybrid and Infinity are 
sustainable yachts. They both feature UGE wind turbines, 
solar panels, and fuel-efficient engines fuel cells. 
The wind turbines complement the renewable system and 
provide green energy to cruise ships whilst showing the 
public Hornblower’s dedication to sustainability. 
Project Details 
 Location: New York City, USA 
 Installed: April, 2012 
 UGE Solution 3 eddyGTs on two different yachts
Case Study Ford 
Project Overview 
Ford wanted to further highlight their sustainability efforts 
by installing one of our eddyGT turbines to power the 
brand sign in front of their dealership in Ontario, Canada. 
UGE created the complete system design, and managed 
the financing of the project, while local partner, The 
Identitee Group, completed the installation. 
Project Details 
Location: Ontario, Canada 
Installation: August 2013 
UGE Solution 
1 eddyGT turbine 
Grid-Tied
Case Study Lexington Farms 
Project Overview 
Electricity bills have become virtually nonexistent for Lexington Farm 
residents in Jerseyville, Illinois thanks to roof-mounted solar panels 
and wind turbines on their homes. The residential development was 
the first LEED platinum community of its kind in the US, and solar and 
wind hybrid systems supply nearly all of the energy required to power 
each of the 32 homes in the community. 
Project Details 
 Location: Jerseyville, IL, USA 
 Installed: January 2011 
 UGE Solution: 32 eddyGTs 
 Installed Capacity: 32 kW 
 Energy Production: Hybrid system supplies nearly all the 
energy required for 32 homes 
 Savings: More than $54,000 annually in utility costs 
 Sustainability: LEED Platinum certified
Case Study Las Vegas Cyclery 
Project Overview 
The Las Vegas Cyclery installed a UGE-4K and solar array as 
part of their new net zero commercial building. The 
construction achieved LEED Platinum and also has zero 
carbon emissions. 
“I really love this model because it is simple, attractive, and producing 
energy almost immediately.” -Jared Fisher, Director, Las Vegas 
Cyclery 
Project at a Glance 
 Installed: October 2012 
 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada (USA) 
 UGE Solution: One UGE-4K turbine on a 23ft tower and 
53kW solar array 
 Certification: LEED Platinum and one of eleven Net 
Zero Energy Buildings in the USA
Case Study City of Sydney 
Project Overview 
This is the first wind turbine for the City of Sydney. It is part of 
a public art installation on the Bicentennial Park located on 
the Glebe Foreshore. The power generated from the turbine is 
used to offset the energy used by LED lights. 
The artwork uses approximately 965 kW hours a year, and the 
remaining energy is returned to the grid. 
Project Highlights 
 Location: Sydney, Australia 
 Installed: April 2012 
 UGE Solution: One Grid -Tied UGE-4K Turbine 
 Installation Type: Ground
Educational Institutions
Case Study Qatar Foundation 
Project Overview 
Qatar Foundation has utilized six UGE-9Ms to play a central 
role in both renewable energy production and innovative 
aesthetic appearance on their Student Housing Campuses. 
The turbines are also used as an education tool for students 
and staff and can be monitored from all parts of campus. 
Project Highlights 
 Location: Doha, Qatar 
 Installed: September 2012 
 UGE Solution: Six UGE-9Ms on 12 m towers 
 Certification: LEED Platinum
Case Study Texas A & M University 
Project Overview 
UGE worked with Texas A&M to offset a large portion of the 
university’s energy consumption as well as to better educate 
students about engineering and the renewable sector. 
Project Details 
 Location: Corpus Christi, TX, USA 
 Installed: May 2012 
 UGE Solution: 
 Three UGE-9M turbines 
 Eight UGE-4K turbines 
 Installed Capacity: 92 kW 
 Annual Energy Production: 217, 946 kWh 
 Annual Carbon Offset : 300 metric tons
Case Study Gulf Coast State College 
Project Overview 
Gulf Coast State College’s newly constructed Advanced 
Technology Center (ATC) utilizes 3 roof-top mounted UGE 
turbines. The area also features a park-like vegetative roof. 
“With its solar panels and wind turbines…the ATC is certainly a sight 
to behold, and will without a doubt have a huge impact on GCSC and 
the local community for years to come as well as provide the 
Panhandle with a center for research and scientific development” 
- Joshua King, GCSC Student 
Project Highlights 
 Location: Panama City, Florida (USA) 
 Installed: June 2013 
 Certification: LEED Gold 
 UGE Solution: Three eddyGT turbines
Case Study Australia Catholic University 
Project Overview 
The installation at the new National Centre for Health and 
Wellbeing is an extension of ACU's sustainability and 
energy plan. The solar panels and wind turbines on the 
building have saved over $30,000 USD in energy costs in 
the first few months. 
Project Details 
Location: Fitzroy, Australia 
Installed: September 2012 
Certification Level: Australia’s first 6 Green Star Rated 
Building (Highest rating) 
UGE Solution: Six UGE-4Ks 
Installation Type: Roof top
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Case Study JP Morgan Bank 
Project Overview 
UGE worked with JPM to design a customized renewable 
energy solution to address the company’s energy security 
needs. Previously, JPM branches continued to lose power 
several times annually over the course of several years. UGE 
system was designed to both net meter and provide primary 
power when the grid is down. 
Project Details 
Located: Montauk, NY 
Installed: 2012 
System size: 1kW load, 24hrs/day 
Annual Savings: $120,000 
IRR/ROI: 2-3 years 
Annual Energy Production is 7,200 kWh/year 
Site includes: 
 4K wind turbine, 2kW solar
Case Study The Town School 
Project Overview 
The Town School installed Manhattan’s first wind turbine at a 
school, students can learn about renewable energy and its 
benefit through the accompanying monitoring system. 
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg 
commissioned the eddyGT. 
Project Details 
 Location: New York, NY, USA 
 Installed: June 2012 
 UGE Solution: eddyGT 
 Installed Capacity: 1 kW 
 Estimated Annual Energy Production: 1,200 kWh 
 Savings: ~$180 annually in utility costs
Case Study Virginia Commonwealth University 
Project Overview 
Virginia Commonwealth University installed a eddyGT 
turbine as part of their renewable energy initiative – to 
become climate neutral by 2050. exposes students to 
clean energy resources 
With a commitment to sustainability on campus, the 
University is setting an example of alternative energy 
technologies for generations of students to come. 
Project Highlights 
 Location: VCU, Richmond, Virginia (USA) 
 Installed: June 2012 
 UGE Solution: eddyGT turbine and solar array 
 Total Capacity: 6.3kW
Case Study Indian River State College 
Project Overview 
The Indian River State College was awarded an ECHO 
Grant to teach and build renewables and has installed an 
eddyGT at the Brown Center for Innovation along with a 
solar array and solar streetlights. 
"I love getting to play with all this fancy equipment and 
technology. This is great because it gives undergraduates a 
chance to do this kind of research” 
- Chris Jensen, Mechanical Engineering Student 
Project Highlights 
 Location: Fort Pierce, Florida (USA) 
 Installed: January 2012 
 Certification: LEED Silver 
 UGE Solution: eddyGT turbine
Case Study South Weber School 
Project Overview 
South Weber Elementary School installed two turbines as 
part of a major renovation and addition to the current 
building. The turbines are used for teaching purposes and 
complement the school’s photovoltaic solar roof array and 
a large solar thermal system. 
“The architects wanted to include great looking vertical axis wind 
turbines. The school’s mascot is the ‘Windjammer’ ship and the 
architects carried that theme into the ‘sails’ on each of the custom 
turbine poles.” - Jack Matsen, UGE Partner 
Project Highlights 
 Location: South Weber, Utah (USA) 
 Installed: November 2010 
 UGE Solution: Two eddyGT turbines
Lighting
Case Study Whole Foods Market 
Project Overview 
UGE designed an off-grid parking lot lighting system for 
Whole Foods Market, the world's largest chain of Organic 
and Natural foods, for their brand new store in Brooklyn, 
NY. 
Project Details 
 Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA 
 Installed: December 2013 
 Annual energy production: 2.5 million kWh 
 Street light energy savings: 100% 
 Certification: LEED Platinum 
 60% more energy efficient than other grocery stores 
 Site includes: 
 19 UGE Lights (200 W Turbine & 250 W Solar Panel) 
 Two UGE Sanya Skypump EV Charging Stations 
 325kW Solar Canopy
Case Study City of PingQuan 
Project Highlights 
UGE helped to improve the infrastructure of a PingQuan, a rapidly 
developing town in Hebei province, China: 
"We love it. We haven‘t had a single issue since they were 
installed, and people ask about the project all the time. Almost 
every day we have people stopping to take pictures.” 
- PingQuan's Procurement Manager 
Project Details 
 Location: PingQuan, Hebei Province, China 
 Installed: December 2012 
 UGE Solution: 105 UGE lights, each quipped with one 
200W turbine & two 280W solar panel 
 Savings: Traditional Lighting: $560,000 
 UGE Solution: $550,000 
 ~$9,500 Annual Electricity Savings. Positive cash 
savings from Day 1 and $100,000 in savings over 
10 years
Case Study Bn Group, BIP Industries 
Project Overview 
UGE and the City of Busan worked together to bring the city’s first 
hybrid outdoor lighting solution to life to demonstrate the city’s 
commitment to the environment. The lighting systems have 
withstood two tsunami's since installation. 
“We have worked together on several government projects for hybrid 
streetlamp systems throughout South Korea and had great success” 
- Won Jong Shin, Project Manager, BIP Industries co., Ltd 
Project Details 
 Location: Busan, South Korea 
 Installed: December 2010 
 UGE Solution: 14 UGE Sanya Lights each equipped with a 
600W turbine & a 150W solar panel 
 Annual Energy Production: 4,050 kWh 
 Sustainability: 8222 lbs of CO2 displaced per year
Case Study CESPA 
Project Highlights 
Cespa, Spain's leading Waste Management Organization 
installed Europe’s first Sanya Skypump built by UGE and 
GE. A hybrid light capable of generating electricity from 
wind to recharge electric vehicle. 
Project Details 
Location: Barcelona, Spain 
Installed: March 2013 
UGE Solution: UGE Skypump Light equipped with: 
 Level II Electric Vehicle Charger 
 4kW wind turbine 
 84 W LED 
 Customized Banner
Case Study City of Tangshan and Jiangbaiwan 
Project Overview 
UGE designed and installed 320 custom lights for the 
cities of Tangshan and Jiangbaiwan in China. Dual lights 
illuminate both the roadway and pedestrian path, without 
disturbing nearby restaurants. Lifetime cost savings are 
realized by eliminating the need for grid electricity. 
Project Details 
 Location: Tangshan and Jiangbaiwan, China 
 Installed: September 2013 
 UGE Solution: 320 off-grid lights, each equipped 
with: 
 200W Wind Turbine 
 200W Solar Panel 
 40 W & 20 W LED
Case Study Diageo 
Project Overview 
Diageo, the world’s largest producer of alcoholic 
beverages, installed a Sanya hybrid streetlight at the 
company’s factory in Plainfield, Illinois. 
Diageo wanted to add to its sustainability program and 
show the local community its dedication to green 
initiatives. 
Project Details 
 Location: Plainfield, Illinois (USA) 
 Installed: October 2011 
 UGE Solution: UGE Sanya Streetlight equipped with: 
 One 600 W eddy Turbine 
 One 150 W Solar Panel 
 Energy efficient LED light
Case Study Point Pleasant Township, New Jersey 
Project Overview 
Point Pleasant Township installed a hybrid Boardwalk 
streetlight adjacent to Manasquan Inlet in New Jersey. 
The UGE eddy turbine provides power for the classic 
Boardwalk light and a custom spotlight which will illuminate 
the nearby Fisherman Statue. 
Project Details 
 Location: Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey (USA) 
 Installed: February 2012 
 UGE Solution: UGE Boardwalk Streetlight equipped 
with: 
 One 600 W eddy Turbine 
 One 150 W Solar Panel 
 Energy efficient LED light
Case Study City of Victor Harbor 
Project Highlights 
The City of Victor Harbor installed a UGE Sanya Streetlight at the 
Victor Harbor Recreation Centre car park. Lighting in public places is 
a major cost for the council at $210,000 a year. This unit is a pilot site; 
the city intends to install 30 more along the city waterfront. 
"We have seen the enormous impact that our solar program had on 
lowering ratepayer power costs, which has led us to look at other 
energy cost saving measures. This hybrid evaluation will allow us to 
test renewable energy options for lighting various council areas and I 
anticipate a reduction in our lighting costs for the initial test area… the 
unit is performing above expectations to date.” - Mayor 
Graham Philp 
Project Highlights 
 Location: Victor Harbor, Australia 
 Installed: January 2013 
 UGE Solution: UGE Sanya off-grid streetlight: 
 150W solar panel and 600W eddy turbine 
 Custom sails showing customer’s logo
Case Study Chinook Winds Park 
Project Highlights 
A clean, green environment is central to any park’s 
success -- but Chinook Winds Public Park & Sports area in 
Airdrie, Canada, took this commitment to sustainability to 
the next level. The park’s pathways are now illuminated by 
UGE’s off-grid outdoor lights, powered by 100% renewable 
energy. 
UGE outdoor lights cut Chinook Winds’ installation costs in 
half and now provide 80% more reliability than traditional 
grid-tied streetlights. 
Project Highlights 
 Location: Airdrie, Canada 
 Installed: June 2014 
 UGE Solution: UGE 4 Boardwalk off-grid streetlight: 
 150W solar panel and 600W eddy turbine 
 Generate one kWh a day per streetlight
Telecomms
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Case Study Verizon: Telecommunications 
Project Overview 
In 2012, UGE analyzed an off-grid Verizon site in Shasta 
National Forest, CA which depended on propane for power. 
The site lacks access to the grid and is unreachable 
through the winter months. UGE designed and installed a 
wind/solar/ storage system which offset the amount of 
propane needed to power the site. 
Project Details 
Located: Bear Mountain, CA, USA 
 Installed: July 2012 
Site Details: 1 kW load, 24 hrs/day 
Annual Savings: $8,300 
ROI: 4.7 years
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Case Study New Caledonia 
Project Overview 
Telecom towers’ extremely remote island location posed a 
challenge for the sites’ operators. Constant uptime, minimal 
operating expenditure and reliability were key factors for 
choosing an off-grid renewable energy system. The hybrid 
system designed by UGE and Self Energy Pacific exceeds 
performance expectations, facilitating communication 
services during difficult conditions without diesel generator 
backup. 
Project Details 
Located: Île Ouen, New Caledonia 
Installed: January 2014 
Solar PV: 6kW 
Turbine: eddyGT 1kW wind turbine 
Storage: 2500Ah 48V VRLA Gel battery bank 
ROI: 1.5 Years
Example Case Studies
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Example Case Study Agricultural Facility 
Project Overview 
This agricultural facility owner is committed to sustainable 
farming. He has worked hard to create extensive habitat for 
wildlife on his rice farm as well as educate his neighboring 
farmers on sustainable practices. Going solar was a natural 
extension of his environmental commitment. 
Project Details 
Location: CA, USA 
Installed: August 2009 
System Size: 394 kW 
Annual Savings: 
IRR/ROI: 
The system currently provides 65 percent of the 2,500 acre 
farm’s high-energy needs.
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Example Case Study Manufacturing Facility 
Project Overview 
This manufacturing facility provides packaging solutions 
and requires spacious manufacturing facilities which 
generate high electricity bills. 
Project Details 
Located: CA, USA 
Installed: December 2008 
System size: 528 kW 
Savings in first year: $26,950 
Projected Net-Present Value: $870,000 
IRR/ROI:
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Example Case Study Educational Facility 
Project Overview 
Prior to its opening in September of 2005, this university had 
planned a modern campus that would utilize renewable 
energy sources. The campus architects planned to utilize the 
San Joaquin Valley’s year-round sun to produce solar power. 
Project Details 
Located: CA,USA 
Installed: November 2009 
System size: 1 MW 
Annual Savings: 
IRR/ROI: 
This system will provide two-thirds of the campus’s 
electricity on summer afternoons, and 20 percent of its 
annual electrical needs
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Example Case Study Treatment Plant 
Project Overview 
A city in California decreased its electricity costs by 
developing a solar energy project to offset its largest energy 
consumer - the waste water treatment plant. The solar array 
now spans the town’s capped landfill and generates about 
70% of the adjacent waste water treatment plant’s electricity. 
Project Details 
Located: CA, USA 
Installed: October 2011 
System size: 1.15 MW 
Annual Savings: 
IRR/ROI:
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Example Case Study Sports Arena 
Project Overview 
A sports arena in NJ, wanted to implement a renewable 
energy program involving 14 of its local schools and five of its 
municipal buildings. The solar array covers three rooftops, 
plus elevated solar structures shading more than 500 parking 
spots, producing 30% of the facility’s electricity. 
Project Details 
Located: NJ, USA 
Installed: February 2011 
System size: 1.57 MW 
Annual Savings: 
IRR/ROI:
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Case Study Garden Expo 
Project Overview 
UGE provided an energy system that efficiently stores wind 
and solar energy into batteries. The stored electricity is sent 
through an inverter where it can be used to charge electric 
vehicles. 
Project Details 
 Location: Beijing, China 
 Installed: May 2013 
 UGE Solution: 2 VisionAir5 wind turbines, 11kW solar 
panel, GE EV charge with 24000Ah battery pack 
 Sustainable transportation
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Case Study Shanghai GE 
Project Overview 
Located on top of a GE research and development building. 
The wind turbine and solar is used to power a micro grid. 
Project Details 
 Location: Shanghai, China 
 Installed: January 2012 
 UGE Solution: 600W wind turbine

Case Study

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    Case Study LincolnFinancial Field Project Overview UGE provided a solution to the Philadelphia Eagles that enables the organization to promote the social, ecological and financial benefits of going green. Project Details  Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA  Installed: Fall 2012  Total capacity: 3.1 MW  Annual Savings: $3 million  Generates more energy than any NFL stadium  Sustainability: 100% energy offset on non-game days
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    Case Study HiltonResort Project Overview Hilton Resort Ft. Lauderdale Beach has installed six UGE-4K wind turbines on the roof top of the hotel. This project spearhead’s Hilton Worldwide’s effort to promote sustainability at its properties. "The turbines will help us visualize the hotel as a place to be conscious of energy use… it will help to highlight the importance of conserving electricity, and to start dialogue.“ - Randy Gaines, VP of Engineering, Hilton Worldwide Project Details  Location: Fort. Lauderdale, USA  Installed: August 2013  UGE Solution: Six UGE-4Ks  Annual Carbon Offset: 70,000 lb
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    Case Study NewYork City High-Rise Commercial Developments Project Overview UGE has completed several high-profile wind installations in NYC. The helical structure of UGE turbines are well suited to extract energy from winds in urban settings. We installed turbines on the roof of the Pearson Square Court building, providing enough electricity to power all common areas, including the lobby, hallways gym, and roof lounge. In downtown Brooklyn, 338 Bridge Street, a 590 ft apartment complex, also installed our turbines on their roof to power an outdoor lighting display, serving as a “beacon for Brooklyn". Project Details Pearson Solution: Installed: May 2014 3 VisionAir5 Turbines Grid-Tied Project Details Bridge Street Solution: Installed: April 2014 2 UGE 4-K Turbines Grid-Tied
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    Case Study AnvayaCove Beach Resort Project Overview Ayala Land Inc. wanted to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and reduce their dependence on the unreliable electrical grid. UGE and Orion Group International assessed the specific needs of the beachside resort site, created the optimal solution, and designed a custom wind and solar system that fit Ayala Land Inc’s renewable energy needs. Project Details  Location: The Philippines  Installed: May 2014  Capacity: 3kW Solar + 2kW Wind  Wind Turbine: 2 UGE EddyGT  PV Module Type: Polycrystalline  Electrical Configuration: Off-Grid
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    Page 7 CaseStudy Pioneering Solar in Turks and Caicos Project Overview The local utility serving Turks and Caicos Islands selected UGE and local partner Urban Green Environmental to design, implement and install the territory's first ever grid-tied solar PV system. 141 solar panels were installed on the roof of the utility’s headquarters in Providenciales, with an overall energy capacity of 35.3 kW. Project Details •Location: Turks and Caicos •Installed: March 2014 •Capacity: 35.25 kWp •PV Module Type: Monocrystalline •Estimated Annual Energy Production: 55,331 kWh •ROI: 6 Years
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    Case Study Toyota Project Overview UGE worked with Toyota to design a customized renewable energy solution for their headquarters in Western Australia. The project was designed to draw attention to Toyota's global sustainability initiatives and the turbines are visible from very far away, bringing customers to Toyota. Project Details  Location: Perth, Western Australia, AU  Installed: June 2013  Certification Level: 5 Green Stars (Australian Rating System)  UGE Solution: 3 eddyGT wind turbines on 20m towers  22kW solar array
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    Case Study BMW Project Overview BMW wanted to show their commitment to sustainability by constructing a building that exceeds local green standards. “We have taken full advantage of the environment to decrease its reliance on traditional fuel sources. The variety of clean and renewable energy sources, including over 1500 square meters of solar panels, are focused around the wind turbine system at its center” - BMW Project Details  Location: Beijing China  Installed: January 2012  UGE Solution: 100 kW Solar, Five eddyGTs  Large hybrid system offsets significant portion of energy consumption while feeding energy to batteries
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    Case Study MillenniumPlaza in Valladolid Project Overview Nine eddyGTs were installed as a part of the renovation of the Plaza Milenio (Millennium Plaza) in Valladolid. The architecture firm specifically selected UGE turbines to highlight and augment the visibility of the project’s sustainability message. Several of the turbines are installed on the emblematic Puente del Cubo bridge in the center of the city. Project Details  Location: Valladolid, Spain  Average Wind Speed: 5 m/s  UGE Solution: Nine eddyGTs
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    Case Study BurgerKing Project Overview The UGE-4K turbine is branded with Burger King’s logo and is a visible statement of company’s commitment to sustainability. The installation integrates seamlessly with the local grid and also takes advantage of local incentives to provide a short payback to the customer. Project Details Location: Piding, Germany Installed: October 2011 UGE Solution: UGE-4K turbine with grid-tie electronics and a custom monopole tower
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    Case Study HornblowerHybrid Cruise Lines Project Overview The elegant Hornblower Hybrid and Infinity are sustainable yachts. They both feature UGE wind turbines, solar panels, and fuel-efficient engines fuel cells. The wind turbines complement the renewable system and provide green energy to cruise ships whilst showing the public Hornblower’s dedication to sustainability. Project Details  Location: New York City, USA  Installed: April, 2012  UGE Solution 3 eddyGTs on two different yachts
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    Case Study Ford Project Overview Ford wanted to further highlight their sustainability efforts by installing one of our eddyGT turbines to power the brand sign in front of their dealership in Ontario, Canada. UGE created the complete system design, and managed the financing of the project, while local partner, The Identitee Group, completed the installation. Project Details Location: Ontario, Canada Installation: August 2013 UGE Solution 1 eddyGT turbine Grid-Tied
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    Case Study LexingtonFarms Project Overview Electricity bills have become virtually nonexistent for Lexington Farm residents in Jerseyville, Illinois thanks to roof-mounted solar panels and wind turbines on their homes. The residential development was the first LEED platinum community of its kind in the US, and solar and wind hybrid systems supply nearly all of the energy required to power each of the 32 homes in the community. Project Details  Location: Jerseyville, IL, USA  Installed: January 2011  UGE Solution: 32 eddyGTs  Installed Capacity: 32 kW  Energy Production: Hybrid system supplies nearly all the energy required for 32 homes  Savings: More than $54,000 annually in utility costs  Sustainability: LEED Platinum certified
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    Case Study LasVegas Cyclery Project Overview The Las Vegas Cyclery installed a UGE-4K and solar array as part of their new net zero commercial building. The construction achieved LEED Platinum and also has zero carbon emissions. “I really love this model because it is simple, attractive, and producing energy almost immediately.” -Jared Fisher, Director, Las Vegas Cyclery Project at a Glance  Installed: October 2012  Location: Las Vegas, Nevada (USA)  UGE Solution: One UGE-4K turbine on a 23ft tower and 53kW solar array  Certification: LEED Platinum and one of eleven Net Zero Energy Buildings in the USA
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    Case Study Cityof Sydney Project Overview This is the first wind turbine for the City of Sydney. It is part of a public art installation on the Bicentennial Park located on the Glebe Foreshore. The power generated from the turbine is used to offset the energy used by LED lights. The artwork uses approximately 965 kW hours a year, and the remaining energy is returned to the grid. Project Highlights  Location: Sydney, Australia  Installed: April 2012  UGE Solution: One Grid -Tied UGE-4K Turbine  Installation Type: Ground
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    Case Study QatarFoundation Project Overview Qatar Foundation has utilized six UGE-9Ms to play a central role in both renewable energy production and innovative aesthetic appearance on their Student Housing Campuses. The turbines are also used as an education tool for students and staff and can be monitored from all parts of campus. Project Highlights  Location: Doha, Qatar  Installed: September 2012  UGE Solution: Six UGE-9Ms on 12 m towers  Certification: LEED Platinum
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    Case Study TexasA & M University Project Overview UGE worked with Texas A&M to offset a large portion of the university’s energy consumption as well as to better educate students about engineering and the renewable sector. Project Details  Location: Corpus Christi, TX, USA  Installed: May 2012  UGE Solution:  Three UGE-9M turbines  Eight UGE-4K turbines  Installed Capacity: 92 kW  Annual Energy Production: 217, 946 kWh  Annual Carbon Offset : 300 metric tons
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    Case Study GulfCoast State College Project Overview Gulf Coast State College’s newly constructed Advanced Technology Center (ATC) utilizes 3 roof-top mounted UGE turbines. The area also features a park-like vegetative roof. “With its solar panels and wind turbines…the ATC is certainly a sight to behold, and will without a doubt have a huge impact on GCSC and the local community for years to come as well as provide the Panhandle with a center for research and scientific development” - Joshua King, GCSC Student Project Highlights  Location: Panama City, Florida (USA)  Installed: June 2013  Certification: LEED Gold  UGE Solution: Three eddyGT turbines
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    Case Study AustraliaCatholic University Project Overview The installation at the new National Centre for Health and Wellbeing is an extension of ACU's sustainability and energy plan. The solar panels and wind turbines on the building have saved over $30,000 USD in energy costs in the first few months. Project Details Location: Fitzroy, Australia Installed: September 2012 Certification Level: Australia’s first 6 Green Star Rated Building (Highest rating) UGE Solution: Six UGE-4Ks Installation Type: Roof top
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    Page 22 CaseStudy JP Morgan Bank Project Overview UGE worked with JPM to design a customized renewable energy solution to address the company’s energy security needs. Previously, JPM branches continued to lose power several times annually over the course of several years. UGE system was designed to both net meter and provide primary power when the grid is down. Project Details Located: Montauk, NY Installed: 2012 System size: 1kW load, 24hrs/day Annual Savings: $120,000 IRR/ROI: 2-3 years Annual Energy Production is 7,200 kWh/year Site includes:  4K wind turbine, 2kW solar
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    Case Study TheTown School Project Overview The Town School installed Manhattan’s first wind turbine at a school, students can learn about renewable energy and its benefit through the accompanying monitoring system. Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg commissioned the eddyGT. Project Details  Location: New York, NY, USA  Installed: June 2012  UGE Solution: eddyGT  Installed Capacity: 1 kW  Estimated Annual Energy Production: 1,200 kWh  Savings: ~$180 annually in utility costs
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    Case Study VirginiaCommonwealth University Project Overview Virginia Commonwealth University installed a eddyGT turbine as part of their renewable energy initiative – to become climate neutral by 2050. exposes students to clean energy resources With a commitment to sustainability on campus, the University is setting an example of alternative energy technologies for generations of students to come. Project Highlights  Location: VCU, Richmond, Virginia (USA)  Installed: June 2012  UGE Solution: eddyGT turbine and solar array  Total Capacity: 6.3kW
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    Case Study IndianRiver State College Project Overview The Indian River State College was awarded an ECHO Grant to teach and build renewables and has installed an eddyGT at the Brown Center for Innovation along with a solar array and solar streetlights. "I love getting to play with all this fancy equipment and technology. This is great because it gives undergraduates a chance to do this kind of research” - Chris Jensen, Mechanical Engineering Student Project Highlights  Location: Fort Pierce, Florida (USA)  Installed: January 2012  Certification: LEED Silver  UGE Solution: eddyGT turbine
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    Case Study SouthWeber School Project Overview South Weber Elementary School installed two turbines as part of a major renovation and addition to the current building. The turbines are used for teaching purposes and complement the school’s photovoltaic solar roof array and a large solar thermal system. “The architects wanted to include great looking vertical axis wind turbines. The school’s mascot is the ‘Windjammer’ ship and the architects carried that theme into the ‘sails’ on each of the custom turbine poles.” - Jack Matsen, UGE Partner Project Highlights  Location: South Weber, Utah (USA)  Installed: November 2010  UGE Solution: Two eddyGT turbines
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    Case Study WholeFoods Market Project Overview UGE designed an off-grid parking lot lighting system for Whole Foods Market, the world's largest chain of Organic and Natural foods, for their brand new store in Brooklyn, NY. Project Details  Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA  Installed: December 2013  Annual energy production: 2.5 million kWh  Street light energy savings: 100%  Certification: LEED Platinum  60% more energy efficient than other grocery stores  Site includes:  19 UGE Lights (200 W Turbine & 250 W Solar Panel)  Two UGE Sanya Skypump EV Charging Stations  325kW Solar Canopy
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    Case Study Cityof PingQuan Project Highlights UGE helped to improve the infrastructure of a PingQuan, a rapidly developing town in Hebei province, China: "We love it. We haven‘t had a single issue since they were installed, and people ask about the project all the time. Almost every day we have people stopping to take pictures.” - PingQuan's Procurement Manager Project Details  Location: PingQuan, Hebei Province, China  Installed: December 2012  UGE Solution: 105 UGE lights, each quipped with one 200W turbine & two 280W solar panel  Savings: Traditional Lighting: $560,000  UGE Solution: $550,000  ~$9,500 Annual Electricity Savings. Positive cash savings from Day 1 and $100,000 in savings over 10 years
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    Case Study BnGroup, BIP Industries Project Overview UGE and the City of Busan worked together to bring the city’s first hybrid outdoor lighting solution to life to demonstrate the city’s commitment to the environment. The lighting systems have withstood two tsunami's since installation. “We have worked together on several government projects for hybrid streetlamp systems throughout South Korea and had great success” - Won Jong Shin, Project Manager, BIP Industries co., Ltd Project Details  Location: Busan, South Korea  Installed: December 2010  UGE Solution: 14 UGE Sanya Lights each equipped with a 600W turbine & a 150W solar panel  Annual Energy Production: 4,050 kWh  Sustainability: 8222 lbs of CO2 displaced per year
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    Case Study CESPA Project Highlights Cespa, Spain's leading Waste Management Organization installed Europe’s first Sanya Skypump built by UGE and GE. A hybrid light capable of generating electricity from wind to recharge electric vehicle. Project Details Location: Barcelona, Spain Installed: March 2013 UGE Solution: UGE Skypump Light equipped with:  Level II Electric Vehicle Charger  4kW wind turbine  84 W LED  Customized Banner
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    Case Study Cityof Tangshan and Jiangbaiwan Project Overview UGE designed and installed 320 custom lights for the cities of Tangshan and Jiangbaiwan in China. Dual lights illuminate both the roadway and pedestrian path, without disturbing nearby restaurants. Lifetime cost savings are realized by eliminating the need for grid electricity. Project Details  Location: Tangshan and Jiangbaiwan, China  Installed: September 2013  UGE Solution: 320 off-grid lights, each equipped with:  200W Wind Turbine  200W Solar Panel  40 W & 20 W LED
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    Case Study Diageo Project Overview Diageo, the world’s largest producer of alcoholic beverages, installed a Sanya hybrid streetlight at the company’s factory in Plainfield, Illinois. Diageo wanted to add to its sustainability program and show the local community its dedication to green initiatives. Project Details  Location: Plainfield, Illinois (USA)  Installed: October 2011  UGE Solution: UGE Sanya Streetlight equipped with:  One 600 W eddy Turbine  One 150 W Solar Panel  Energy efficient LED light
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    Case Study PointPleasant Township, New Jersey Project Overview Point Pleasant Township installed a hybrid Boardwalk streetlight adjacent to Manasquan Inlet in New Jersey. The UGE eddy turbine provides power for the classic Boardwalk light and a custom spotlight which will illuminate the nearby Fisherman Statue. Project Details  Location: Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey (USA)  Installed: February 2012  UGE Solution: UGE Boardwalk Streetlight equipped with:  One 600 W eddy Turbine  One 150 W Solar Panel  Energy efficient LED light
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    Case Study Cityof Victor Harbor Project Highlights The City of Victor Harbor installed a UGE Sanya Streetlight at the Victor Harbor Recreation Centre car park. Lighting in public places is a major cost for the council at $210,000 a year. This unit is a pilot site; the city intends to install 30 more along the city waterfront. "We have seen the enormous impact that our solar program had on lowering ratepayer power costs, which has led us to look at other energy cost saving measures. This hybrid evaluation will allow us to test renewable energy options for lighting various council areas and I anticipate a reduction in our lighting costs for the initial test area… the unit is performing above expectations to date.” - Mayor Graham Philp Project Highlights  Location: Victor Harbor, Australia  Installed: January 2013  UGE Solution: UGE Sanya off-grid streetlight:  150W solar panel and 600W eddy turbine  Custom sails showing customer’s logo
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    Case Study ChinookWinds Park Project Highlights A clean, green environment is central to any park’s success -- but Chinook Winds Public Park & Sports area in Airdrie, Canada, took this commitment to sustainability to the next level. The park’s pathways are now illuminated by UGE’s off-grid outdoor lights, powered by 100% renewable energy. UGE outdoor lights cut Chinook Winds’ installation costs in half and now provide 80% more reliability than traditional grid-tied streetlights. Project Highlights  Location: Airdrie, Canada  Installed: June 2014  UGE Solution: UGE 4 Boardwalk off-grid streetlight:  150W solar panel and 600W eddy turbine  Generate one kWh a day per streetlight
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    Page 38 CaseStudy Verizon: Telecommunications Project Overview In 2012, UGE analyzed an off-grid Verizon site in Shasta National Forest, CA which depended on propane for power. The site lacks access to the grid and is unreachable through the winter months. UGE designed and installed a wind/solar/ storage system which offset the amount of propane needed to power the site. Project Details Located: Bear Mountain, CA, USA  Installed: July 2012 Site Details: 1 kW load, 24 hrs/day Annual Savings: $8,300 ROI: 4.7 years
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    Page 39 CaseStudy New Caledonia Project Overview Telecom towers’ extremely remote island location posed a challenge for the sites’ operators. Constant uptime, minimal operating expenditure and reliability were key factors for choosing an off-grid renewable energy system. The hybrid system designed by UGE and Self Energy Pacific exceeds performance expectations, facilitating communication services during difficult conditions without diesel generator backup. Project Details Located: Île Ouen, New Caledonia Installed: January 2014 Solar PV: 6kW Turbine: eddyGT 1kW wind turbine Storage: 2500Ah 48V VRLA Gel battery bank ROI: 1.5 Years
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    Page 41 ExampleCase Study Agricultural Facility Project Overview This agricultural facility owner is committed to sustainable farming. He has worked hard to create extensive habitat for wildlife on his rice farm as well as educate his neighboring farmers on sustainable practices. Going solar was a natural extension of his environmental commitment. Project Details Location: CA, USA Installed: August 2009 System Size: 394 kW Annual Savings: IRR/ROI: The system currently provides 65 percent of the 2,500 acre farm’s high-energy needs.
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    Page 42 ExampleCase Study Manufacturing Facility Project Overview This manufacturing facility provides packaging solutions and requires spacious manufacturing facilities which generate high electricity bills. Project Details Located: CA, USA Installed: December 2008 System size: 528 kW Savings in first year: $26,950 Projected Net-Present Value: $870,000 IRR/ROI:
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    Page 43 ExampleCase Study Educational Facility Project Overview Prior to its opening in September of 2005, this university had planned a modern campus that would utilize renewable energy sources. The campus architects planned to utilize the San Joaquin Valley’s year-round sun to produce solar power. Project Details Located: CA,USA Installed: November 2009 System size: 1 MW Annual Savings: IRR/ROI: This system will provide two-thirds of the campus’s electricity on summer afternoons, and 20 percent of its annual electrical needs
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    Page 44 ExampleCase Study Treatment Plant Project Overview A city in California decreased its electricity costs by developing a solar energy project to offset its largest energy consumer - the waste water treatment plant. The solar array now spans the town’s capped landfill and generates about 70% of the adjacent waste water treatment plant’s electricity. Project Details Located: CA, USA Installed: October 2011 System size: 1.15 MW Annual Savings: IRR/ROI:
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    Page 45 ExampleCase Study Sports Arena Project Overview A sports arena in NJ, wanted to implement a renewable energy program involving 14 of its local schools and five of its municipal buildings. The solar array covers three rooftops, plus elevated solar structures shading more than 500 parking spots, producing 30% of the facility’s electricity. Project Details Located: NJ, USA Installed: February 2011 System size: 1.57 MW Annual Savings: IRR/ROI:
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    Page 46 CaseStudy Garden Expo Project Overview UGE provided an energy system that efficiently stores wind and solar energy into batteries. The stored electricity is sent through an inverter where it can be used to charge electric vehicles. Project Details  Location: Beijing, China  Installed: May 2013  UGE Solution: 2 VisionAir5 wind turbines, 11kW solar panel, GE EV charge with 24000Ah battery pack  Sustainable transportation
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    Page 47 CaseStudy Shanghai GE Project Overview Located on top of a GE research and development building. The wind turbine and solar is used to power a micro grid. Project Details  Location: Shanghai, China  Installed: January 2012  UGE Solution: 600W wind turbine