Solar Power

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Consistent quality equals enduring credibilityThe Hatch brand is first and foremost associated with quality and integrity. Our tenured experts are highly knowledgeable of the mechanics and technology used in solar installations, and since Hatch is an employee-owned, private firm, our staff has no ties to a particular solution. This commitment to quality and integrity permeates everything we do and helps us to support clients in making informed decisions.

Core areas of expertise Our solar power group assists clients through several core strengths. These areas of expertise include:

Due diligence support Hatch’s Solar Power group has extensive experience supporting clients in their efforts to perform due diligence. Our technology-agnostic support services in this area encompass the full spectrum of clients’ independent engineering needs, including:

• Reviewofsites

• Systemdesign

• Uncertaintyanalysis P50, P70, P99, etc.

• Technicalreviewofcontracts

• Projectschedulereview

• Evaluationofengineering,procurement, construction (EPC),andoperationsandmaintenance(O&M)scopesand providers

• CAPEXevaluationandfinancial modeling.

Hatch also provides a variety of prefeasibility and feasibility studies that help evaluate the viability of the proposed schedule, accuracy of projectedcosts,andsuitabilityoftechnologyandlocation,aswellasaddress other investor and lender requirements. Since the Hatch brand is associated with quality and integrity, our assessments are highly trusted within the financial community.

EPCMThrough a full range of engineering, procurement, and construction managementservices(EPCM),Hatch’sSolarPowergrouphastheabilitytoassistwithaprojectfromconcepttocommissioning.Inaddition to prefeasibility and feasibility studies when considering a project,oursolarpowerexpertscanassistwithengineeringdesignandprojectmanagementduringdevelopmentandconstruction.Thisincludes serving as an owner’s engineer, providing strict schedule oversight,tightscopemanagement,effectiveprojectcontrols,andsmart design options to improve quality, reduce risks and reduce the owner’s lifecycle costs.

Solar Power With innovation on the rise and the cost of solar technologies declining, the long-term global outlook for solar power is brilliant. With a business unit dedicated to the solar power industry, Hatch is one of the few independent engineering firms committed to the long term. Hatch’s Solar Power group provides stakeholders in the solar power industry with the technology-agnostic services needed to objectively assess their existing or proposed solar projects and confidently satisfy financial and regulatory requirements.

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Environmental services and community engagementUnlikemanyotherserviceproviders,Hatchemploysitsownenvironmental specialists and maintains these capabilities in-house. Our teams are skilled at managing the interface with regulatory agencies and facilitating permitting processes. This includes performing environmental assessments, using the latest techniques and technologies to cost-effectively collect data. Our teams are also adept at community engagement, having extensive experience in leading town-hall sessions andcommunicatingcostsandbenefitsofsolarprojectsto the public.

Hybridized power generationHatch has developed a new approach that demonstrates that the profitability of industrial operations in remote locations can be improved by integrating renewable (solarandwind)andconventionalthermal(fossilfuel)generatingfacilities.Thishybridmodeldeliversrenewable power at a levelized cost that is less than that ofgenerationfromliquidfuels,suchasoilordiesel.Itoffers an attractive alternative for generating electricity in areas of the developing world that are not serviced by traditional transmission and distribution infrastructures.

Strength in numbers Hatch’s Solar Power group is backed by the full strength of the Hatch organization, which spans 11,000+ people in 65 offices around the world. This allows us to bring a unique depth of expertise to engagements, as our solar specialists are able to supplement their knowledge with the technical, market and environmental know-how of colleagues working in other facets of the energy and resourcesindustry.Ifthere’ssomethingunusual,complexorinterestingaboutyoursolarproject,chancesarethere’ssomeone within the Hatch global organization who has relevant experience or insight that can help.

Project experience Hatch consultants have experience across virtually all types ofsolarprojects,spanningphotovoltaicarrays,concentratedsolar thermal installations, hybridized power generation, utility-scale solar farms and rooftop installations. Our innovative hybridized solutions, in particular, demonstrate how our combined knowledge of traditional and alternative means of power generation adds value by improving the profitability and decreasing the environmental footprint of mining and industrial operations. Our ability to see the big picture, across all forms of power generation, while understandingthenuancesofprojecteconomicsacrossregions allows us to assist clients in understanding challenges andopportunitiesandenhancingprojectquality.Formoredetails,pleaseseetheenclosedlistofrepresentativeprojects.

Readily available and regionally accessible Solar markets vary greatly throughout the world. The availability of incentives, the suitability of technologies, and the challenges associated with permitting differ greatly across, and often within, regions. Local knowledge is paramount, while a global view is necessary for monitoring trends and spotting opportunities to improve efficiency and control costs. Hatch has both. Our Solar Power group has deep experience in providing independentengineeringservicesforprojectsinadvancedsolarhubs,suchasOntario,Canada,aswellasinregionsinthedevelopingworld,suchasSouthAfricaandSouthAmerica.OurnewofficeinNewYorkCityalsoplacesussquarelyinamajorhuboftransactionactivityforrenewablepowerinNorthAmerica,allowingustostayabreast of new financial participants and providing clients with more-convenient access to our solar consultants.

Hatch provided a wide range of services to AGRIS Solar, Spark Solar and their lenders on the design and financing of a portfolio of dual-axis PV sites in Ontario.

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Moving forward Asenergydemandincreases,particularlyinthe developing world, all forms of electricity generation will be needed in greater quantities. With its inherent environmental benefits and steadily declining costs, solar is poised to intensify as a source of power and economic vitality for nations around the world. Via insight and expertise, Hatch’s Solar Power group adds value by assessing existing andpotentialsolarprojectsandreportingthetruth, through which stakeholders can then identify and capitalize on viable opportunities in this dynamic sector.

About usHatch is an employee-owned, multidisciplinary professional services firm that delivers a comprehensive array of technical and strategic services, including consulting, information technology, engineering, process development, andprojectandconstructionmanagementtotheMining,Metallurgical,Energy,andInfrastructuresectors.Hatchhasservedclientsforover80yearsandhasprojectexperienceinmore than 150 countries around the world. With 11,000 people in over 65 offices, the firm hasmorethan$35billioninprojectscurrentlyunder management

ContactRob Lydan Director, Solar Power Mississauga,Canada +1 905 403 4374 rlydan@hatch.ca