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1 GameChange Solar Bankable Quality at Value Pricing

2 Today, our planet is mostly powered by burning and polluting. We must repower the planet with renewable green energy.

3 At GameChange Solar, we are doing our part to repower the planet by reducing the cost of solar energy.

4 Together, let s do this. The time is now.

Our group companies built 10 solar power plants and learned the solar business As these plants were built, we saw that PV mounting structures were too expensive, complicated slow to install, and

5 How GameChange Came About Our team leadership has invested over $480,000,000, heavily in metal fabrication companies. This gives us a strong working knowledge of cost effective scale metal manufacturing processes. Our group companies built 10 solar power plants and learned the solar business As these plants were built, we saw that PV mounting structures were too expensive, complicated slow to install, and needed better integrated wire management and grounding. GameChange Racking was started in 2012 to provide the most costeffective, high quality and fast-installing solar racking systems. The company was renamed GameChange Solar in 2015 to better message the immediate expansion into trackers and long term expansion into storage. We have built a superior engineering team, leveraged our legacy skillset in solar system installation, design and metal fabrication, and developed the best designed racking systems in the industry.

Bankability GameChange Solar has industry leading quality & the backing of Barron Group Holdings, giving us a world class level of bankability to give

Financial strength: backed by Barron Group Holdings with asset of market value in excess of $200,000,000 20 year warranty Strict adherence to required

M&T Bank, Bridge Bank, US Bancorp, Duke Energy, True Green, PJM Utility, Laurel Capital Partners, and many others All systems wind tunnel tested by

6 Bankability GameChange Solar has industry leading quality & the backing of Barron Group Holdings, giving us a world class level of bankability to give you the peace of mind you need. Financial strength: backed by Barron Group Holdings with asset of market value in excess of $200,000, year warranty Strict adherence to required engineering standards Projects utilizing GameChange Solar financed by Berkshire Hathaway, NRG, DE Shaw, Key Bank, Citizens Energy, Solar City / Tesla, M&T Bank, Bridge Bank, US Bancorp, Duke Energy, True Green, PJM Utility, Laurel Capital Partners, and many others All systems wind tunnel tested by industry leader CPP 2703 and 467 ETL/UL tested Independent assessment by industry leader Black & Veatch Safety first: boundary layer wind tunnel testing of GameChange roof & ground systems by industry leader CPP Rigorous field testing of GameChange Post System Sticky-Post

7 GameChange Unbeatable Quality Attracts World Class EPCs, Developers, and System Owners

with Highest Steel Strength in the Industry Optimized Design with Less Parts, Less Cost, Fastest

8 Our Mission: Over 2 GW Sold Over 4GW Manufacturing Capacity Change the World by Making Solar Energy Affordable Uncompromising, Bankable Quality Racking at Value Pricing Superior Engineering with Highest Steel Strength in the Industry Optimized Design with Less Parts, Less Cost, Fastest Install Projects in Over 35 States in the USA plus Africa, Canada and the Caribbean System installed in USA

9 Our Systems Grid-Lite and Standing Seam Roof Systems Genius Tracker Single Axis Tracker System Max-Span Pile Driven Systems for Poly and Thin Film Pour-in-Place and Precast Ballasted Ground Systems for Poly and Thin Film

MaxSpan Pile Driven Systems Best Quality and Priced Pile Driven Fixed Tilt Systems Industry s longest spans and fewest foundations: as few as 190 per MW Articulating purlin connections to navigate up

10 MaxSpan Pile Driven Systems Best Quality and Priced Pile Driven Fixed Tilt Systems Industry s longest spans and fewest foundations: as few as 190 per MW Articulating purlin connections to navigate up to 15% terrain slopes Support all poly, glass and thin film modules including First Solar Series 4 Rugged design enables 150 mph wind and 90 psf snow loads 20 men install 1.55MW per week Purlin angles auto-square tables for fast panel installation Turnkey install, geotech services available 32 MW - NC - MaxSpan 20 year warranty ETL / UL 2703 tested Independent assessment by Black & Veatch Wind tunnel tested by industry leader CPP 74 MW - NC - MaxSpan System With First Solar Series 4 Modules GameChange s innovative (post-driven) solution offered a quality product at the best value in the market. Chris Bullinger - CEO, Hecate Energy LLC

Superior Terrain Navigation Adjustability

enable installation on sites with complex

11 Superior Terrain Navigation Adjustability Articulating purlins between tables enable installation on sites with complex slope issues, which when combined with post and post bracket adjustment handle up to 15% east-west terrain slopes and undulations Patent pending articulating purlin connection to navigate sloping terrain Purlins for all MaxSpan systems have multiple mounting holes allowing 6" east-west adjustability

12 Self Hanging Purlin Supports Reduce Purlin Labor 50% Reduce labor for purlin mounting by 50% because two men can place purlins on supports and then one man can bolt them on Available Q4 2017

MaxSpan FastBuild Industry s Lowest Part Count of all Pile Systems Industry s fastest install system due

adjustability demanded by installers for navigating real world site conditions where significant

5 inches vertical adjustability Post extenders allow 10 inches vertical adjustability Nesting components

13 MaxSpan FastBuild Industry s Lowest Part Count of all Pile Systems Industry s fastest install system due to minimal parts A frame has only 3 parts and assembles 50% faster than competitors Three axes of adjustability demanded by installers for navigating real world site conditions where significant adjustability in the field is required Standard system has 3.5 inches vertical adjustability Post extenders allow 10 inches vertical adjustability Nesting components eliminate brackets, have long slots enabling 3 axes of adjustability. Typical Part Count Comparison vs. Competitors for A Frames (Post, Brace, Beam and Related Brackets)

14 MaxSpan WideFlange Optimal System for WideFlange Industry s most flexible racking system handles undulating ground conditions Telescoping post bracket with over 5 inches vertical adjustment for fast top of pile leveling WideFlange v

15 MaxSpan Post Pile Driven Systems Across the USA 138 MW, MN Group of 19 Systems First Solar Modules 85 MW, NC Group of 7 Systems 74 MW, NC First Solar Modules 43 MW, NC Group of 7 Systems 41 MW, NC Group of 6 Systems 39 MW, NC Group of 6 Systems 32 MW, NC 27 MW, NC First Solar Modules 13 MW, SC

mph wind and 60 psf snow loads Turnkey install, pull test and geotech services available Thin film panel clamps mount using rivets, T bolts or

16 Leader in Racking for First Solar Modules 300 MW Installed Post/Beam/Brace assembly has industry s lowest part count and fastest assembly Articulating purlin connections to navigate up to 15% terrain slopes Supports all poly, glass and thin film modules Rugged design enables 150 mph wind and 60 psf snow loads Turnkey install, pull test and geotech services available Thin film panel clamps mount using rivets, T bolts or socket bolts 60% fewer foundations than other First Solar racking enables faster install (300 piles per MW typically vs 500 piles for other vendors)

Genius Tracker Increases ROE up to 20% for Project Owners INCREASES LEVERAGED ROE UP TO 20% FOR SOLAR PROJECT OWNERS Shorter north-south rows use less space than leading competitors, extra space used

17 Genius Tracker Increases ROE up to 20% for Project Owners INCREASES LEVERAGED ROE UP TO 20% FOR SOLAR PROJECT OWNERS Shorter north-south rows use less space than leading competitors, extra space used to increase row spacing which results in higher kwh production and ROE WORLD'S FASTEST INSTALLING SINGLE AXIS SOLAR TRACKER Pre-assembled drive system and easily assembled components combine to make the fastest install LEADING BANKABILITY Black & Veatch technical assessment, CPP wind tunnel tested and rated 150mph, and ETL / UL 2703 tested HIGHEST POWER DENSITY Highest power density of any single axis tracker, 99.5% panel density on rows vs. 97.0% best competitor GREATEST RELIABILITY Rugged design for 30 year field life in harsh environmental climate: -30/+65C rated, actuators IP67 submersible rated motor end/ IP66 rated front end ULTRA-EFFICIENT INSTALLATION Every drive actuator has its own battery backup and wirelessly linked controllers, eliminating all trenching and Tru3D-Gimbal bearings account for pile installation being out of plumb, out of azimuth and out of vertical & eastwest alignment

v GameChange Genius Tracker Increases Leveraged ROE up to 20% for

north-south rows, using less space than leading competitors Extra

for GameChange for the same number of modules on the same amount of

19 v GameChange Genius Tracker Increases Leveraged ROE up to 20% for Solar Project Owners GameChange packs modules onto shorter north-south rows, using less space than leading competitors Extra space is used to widen rows, which results in higher KWh production for GameChange for the same number of modules on the same amount of land GameChange Solar Leading Centralized Tracker v Leading Decentralized Tracker v

Leading Bankability, Test & Certification CPP wind tunnel tested and

Fast Installation, Optimal Performance Panels attach rapidly to

4.5% plumbness & azimuth tolerance, 2.5" vertical & 1.

20 Leading Bankability, Test & Certification CPP wind tunnel tested and rated 150mph ETL/UL 2703 tested Black & Veatch technical assessment Fast Installation, Optimal Performance Panels attach rapidly to purlins using rivets or bolts and flange nuts Tru3D-Gimbal allow for 4.5% plumbness & azimuth tolerance, 2.5" vertical & 1.75" east-west adjustment Self-powered rows eliminate central drive, allow for easy maintenance

auto-alignment with tube, enabling perfect alignment of

21 Or WideFlange Tru3D-Gimbal drive bearing head assembly on post has vertical, east-west, azimuthal and auto-alignment with tube, enabling perfect alignment of drive system for posts installed imperfectly under real world conditions

22 Genius Tracker Single Axis Tracker Systems 28 MW, GA 28 MW, ID - with First Solar Series 4 modules 23 MW, OK 9.8 MW - CA - Group of Projects

Pour-in-Place Ballasted Ground System Revolutionary Innovation that Pushed GameChange to Landfill Leadership Patent pending protected system with self-leveling technology: 68% faster install than

wire management Supports all poly, glass and thin film modules including First Solar Series 4 Available with 1 to 3 panels in portrait and 2 to 6 in landscape 20 year warranty ETL / UL 2703 tested

23 Pour-in-Place Ballasted Ground System Revolutionary Innovation that Pushed GameChange to Landfill Leadership Patent pending protected system with self-leveling technology: 68% faster install than precast Substantial labor savings by eliminating moving and shimming heavy, precast blocks Round tubs minimize any drainage and scouring issues important for landfill caps Integrated grounding and wire management Supports all poly, glass and thin film modules including First Solar Series 4 Available with 1 to 3 panels in portrait and 2 to 6 in landscape 20 year warranty ETL / UL 2703 tested Independent assessment by Black & Veatch Wind tunnel tested by industry leader CPP Fastest ballasted ground system I've installed: We just drop the racks into the forms and then pour the concrete. Very few parts, very simple to deploy. Ted Gadomski Operations Manager, Pro Star Electric Inc

allow fast install and more than 7" vertical

24 Fastest Install of Any Ballasted Ground System Self leveling technology with adjustable feet and slots allow fast install and more than 7" vertical adjustability to navigate sloping ground prior to concrete pouring

64MW per week Bobcats with pouring buckets allow fast concrete installation on weight

25 Concrete and Combiner/Inverter Installation Methodologies Utilizing concrete trucks to pour directly into tubs: 20 men install 1.64MW per week Bobcats with pouring buckets allow fast concrete installation on weight sensitive landfill caps: 20 men install 1.54MW per week Standard pump truck enables even faster concrete installation: 20 men install 1.94MW per week

Precast Ballasted Ground System Industry s longest spans and fewest foundations: as few as 190 per MW Supports all poly and thin film panels for

analysis for every project Fast install with up to 8 inches vertical adjustment with post extender option beyond 1.

26 Precast Ballasted Ground System Industry s longest spans and fewest foundations: as few as 190 per MW Supports all poly and thin film panels for all vendors Foundations may be precast at site or nearest precast location Integrated grounding and wire management Full layout and engineering analysis for every project Fast install with up to 8 inches vertical adjustment with post extender option beyond 1.35 inch standard slots Available in both 1 & 2 panels up in portrait Landfill solar racking leader 20 year warranty ETL / UL 2703 tested Wind tunnel tested by industry leader CPP

27 Landfill Racking Industry Leader GameChange Solar is a leader in landfill solar PV racking with installations at numerous landfill and brownfield sites in multiple states nationwide In house structural, mechanical and civil engineers to support all aspects of complex landfill and brownfield sites Extensive experience working with landfill and brownfield regulatory entities and stakeholders in 12 states Ability to support projects in all states GameChange Pour-in-Place System 12.9 MW New Jersey Landfill Site - Largest Superfund Site in the United States

28 Pour-in-Place Ballasted Ground Systems Across the USA 12.9 MW, NJ Largest Superfund Site in USA 4 MW, Rocky Site, MA 2.6 MW, CT 6.5 MW, MA 3.5 MW, CT 2.5 MW, NY 6.24 MW, Central MA 3.4 MW, NJ 3 MW, CA

17 MW Group of 5 Massachusetts Landfill Sites This group of 5 landfill Solar Systems totaling 17 MW was built with the GameChange

9 MW Solar Project was built in record time on a Landfill in New Jersey and powers 40,000 homes nearby. 6.

valuable re-use of otherwise useless land.

prestigious solar landfill developer. This is the first of two planned solar arrays in the city. The second array, a 3.

The L&D Landfill 12.9 MW GameChange Solar Pour-in-Place System is the largest superfund landfill project in the United States.

Stringent requirements were followed during the installation to make sure all local, state and other regulations were followed.

The landfill cap was not allowed to be disturbed and all vegetation was required to be left in place to required height for storm

5 MW Largest Landfill Solar System in New York State This site is the largest solar PV installation on a landfill in New York.

29 17 MW Group of 5 Massachusetts Landfill Sites This group of 5 landfill Solar Systems totaling 17 MW was built with the GameChange Precast Ballasted Ground system seamlessly MW New Jersey Landfill Site - Largest Superfund Site in the United States This 12.9 MW Solar Project was built in record time on a Landfill in New Jersey and powers 40,000 homes nearby. 6.5 MW - Three Closed Solid Waste Landfills in Western MA All three sites were built on top of closed solid waste landfills, creating valuable re-use of otherwise useless land. Precast ballasted ground systems were installed on five landfills in Massachusetts by a leading EPC for the nation s most prestigious solar landfill developer. This is the first of two planned solar arrays in the city. The second array, a 3.8-megawatt facility is planned for adjacent area. It will provide about two-thirds of the area's power requirement directly. The L&D Landfill 12.9 MW GameChange Solar Pour-in-Place System is the largest superfund landfill project in the United States. The system installed quickly onto a challenging landfill with several difficult sloping areas. Stringent requirements were followed during the installation to make sure all local, state and other regulations were followed. These western Massachusetts landfills require very stringent design guidelines to be followed. The landfill cap was not allowed to be disturbed and all vegetation was required to be left in place to required height for storm water management reasons. The sites were completed in only two months through difficult fall and winter conditions. 2.5 MW Largest Landfill Solar System in New York State This site is the largest solar PV installation on a landfill in New York. The install process is straightforward and quick. Bobcats with pouring buckets filled the forms, then modules were mounted. Clarkstown, NY - 12 men installed 2.5 MW racking in under one week "We selected Gamechange s pour-in-place ballasted ground system for its superior quality, value, and speed and ease of installation. It was a pleasure working with their team. Charles Feit, CEO, Onforce Solar

Grid Lite Ballasted Roof System Interlocking grid design combined with next-gen wind deflector reduces ballast to minimal or zero Industry's best

panelizing Near zero ballast saves up to $.

30 Grid Lite Ballasted Roof System Interlocking grid design combined with next-gen wind deflector reduces ballast to minimal or zero Industry's best system to handle most severe seismic conditions Integrated wire management trays enable string wiring throughout entire array for NE & EW runs prior to panelizing Near zero ballast saves up to $.02/watt Fast install with minimal components 5 and 10 degree tilts ETL/UL 2703 listed, ETL/UL 1703/2701 Class A fire rated 20 year warranty Wind tunnel tested by industry leader CPP and rated for 150 mph wind speed First ballasted roof system to obtain DSA approval

Robust Grid Installs Fast, Excellent Wire

interlocking rails install quickly to build grid

wind deflector virtually eliminates ballast to

enable string wiring throughout entire array for

for both 5 and 10 degree tilts: EPDM block

slots in wind deflectors enable fast east-west

31 Robust Grid Installs Fast, Excellent Wire Management Ultra high grade galvanized interlocking rails install quickly to build grid Interlocking grid design combined with NextGen wind deflector virtually eliminates ballast to minimal or zero Integrated wire management trays enable string wiring throughout entire array for NE & EW runs prior to panelizing Panel support for both 5 and 10 degree tilts: EPDM block available in place of slip sheets Pre-punched slots in wind deflectors enable fast east-west string wiring prior to panelizing Fire proof, durable galvanized and stainless steel components

32 GameChange Roof Systems Across the USA 2.2 MW, NY 700 KW, CA 1.9 MW, NY 1.0 KW, Cumberland RI 1.2 MW, Providence RI 402 KW, Burlington CT

Fast install with minimal components Aluminum jumper strip provided for bonding rails Fire proof,

33 Standing Seam Roof System Includes rails, rail jumpers, L-feet, seam clamps, panel clamps and all hardware Seam clamps available for standard metal seam roofs Zero ballast and no penetrations Fast install with minimal components Aluminum jumper strip provided for bonding rails Fire proof, durable aluminum and stainless steel components Full layout and engineering analysis for every project

34 Low Cost, Fast Install L foot attached to seam clamp with standard hardware Aluminum jumper strip provided for bonding rails Rail mount includes rails, rail jumpers, L-feet, seam clamps, self grounding ETL/UL panel clamps & all hardware ETL / UL panel clamps bond module frames to racking assembly

Changing the Game. Solar Trackers and Racking TOGETHER LET S REPOWER THE PLANET. GameChange Utility Scale Genius Tracker in Northwest USA

Changing the Game. Solar Trackers and Racking TOGETHER LET S REPOWER THE PLANET. GameChange Utility Scale Genius Tracker in Northwest USA Changing the Game Solar Trackers and Racking TOGETHER LET S REPOWER THE PLANET. GameChange Utility Scale Genius Tracker in Northwest USA Bankable Quality at Value Pricing 85 MW - NC - GameChange Group