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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

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 Details

Location: New York City, USA

Installed: April, 2012

UGE Solution 3 eddyGTs on two different yachts

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.

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


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


Annual Energy Production: 217, 946 kWh

Annual Carbon Offset : 300 metric tons

Case Study Gulf Coast State College

Project Highlights

Location: Panama City, Florida (USA)


Certification: LEED Gold

UGE Solution: Three eddyGT turbines

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 Details

Location: Fitzroy, Australia


Certification Level: Australia’s first 6 Green Star Rated

Building (Highest rating)

UGE Solution: Six UGE-4Ks

Installation Type: Roof top

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.

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 DetailsLocated: Montauk, NYInstalled: 2012System size: 1kW load, 24hrs/dayAnnual Savings: $120,000IRR/ROI: 2-3 yearsAnnual Energy Production is 7,200 kWh/yearSite 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


UGE Solution: eddyGT


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)


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)


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


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


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


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

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

Case Study City of Victor Harbor

Project Highlights

Location: Victor Harbor, Australia


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


UGE Solution: UGE 4 Boardwalk off-grid streetlight:

150W solar panel and 600W eddy turbine

Generate one kWh a day per streetlight

Telecomms

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 DetailsLocated: Bear Mountain, CA, USA Installed: July 2012Site Details: 1 kW load, 24 hrs/dayAnnual Savings: $8,300ROI: 4.7 years

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 DetailsLocated: Île Ouen, New CaledoniaInstalled: January 2014Solar PV: 6kWTurbine: eddyGT 1kW wind turbineStorage: 2500Ah 48V VRLA Gel battery bankROI: 1.5 Years

Example Case Studies

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.

Example Case Study Manufacturing Facility

Project Overview

This manufacturing facility provides packaging solutions

and requires spacious manufacturing facilities which

generate high electricity bills.

Project DetailsLocated: CA, USAInstalled: December 2008System size: 528 kWSavings in first year: $26,950Projected Net-Present Value: $870,000IRR/ROI:

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 DetailsLocated: CA,USAInstalled: November 2009System size: 1 MWAnnual 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

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 DetailsLocated: CA, USAInstalled: October 2011System size: 1.15 MWAnnual Savings:IRR/ROI:

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 DetailsLocated: NJ, USAInstalled: February 2011System size: 1.57 MWAnnual Savings:IRR/ROI:

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

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


UGE Solution: 600W wind turbine

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