1. Introduction Highlights: Founded in 2005 Approx. 50 Employees Patented & Patent-Pending...

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Introduction

Highlights:• Founded in 2005• Approx. 50 Employees • Patented & Patent-Pending Technology• Headquarters - Reno, Nevada • EU Sales and Service - Munich, Germany• Joint Venture, Sales – Potsdam, Germany

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ElectraTherm’s Heat-to-Power Generator

Exploits low grade waste heat

Produces 400/480V, 3phase, 50 or 60Hz power

Modular and Commercially Mobile:

Weight: 7,000-7,800 lbs. (3,175-3,540 kg)Dimensions: 6.5 ft. wide 8 ft. long x 7.5 ft tall (2 x 2.5 x 2.3 m)

Patented technologies enable:

• Low maintenance

• No oil pump, no oil changes, no gearbox

• Off the shelf components & simple design

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How It Works

kW OutputHot Water In

Cooler Water Out

Example on a stationary engine:

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Commercialized Product Ready to Ship

• 19 operational machines• Achieved 45,000 hrs runtime• Monitoring fleet performance + R&D testing• Optimized design turn complete • Building a backlog through distributor network

ElectraTherm’s 4-bay test cell.

IP, Advantages and Working ParametersPatented ORC TechnologyOwned and licensed patents issued and pending worldwide for core technology and innovative applications

Robust, Proven HardwarePatented Expander Rotor Profile:

- Allows “wet” operation- Rotates at 4300-4800 rpm- Variable output range

…to produce a range of outputUp to 65kW Currently65kW+ in Development

Accepts a range of input parameters…170gpm @ 190-240°F (7-13 l/s @ 88-116°C )on the hot side200gpm @ 40-100°F (10-15 l/s @ 4-38°C)for condensing

Opportunity: Waste Heat From Stationary Engines

33% Effective Power

5% Friction Losses

27% Coolant

35% Exhaust Gas

WASTE HEAT

100,000+ Stationary Internal Combustion EnginesInstalled Worldwide

.5-2 MW, Continuous Duty

Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) converts waste heat to electricity

WASTE HEAT

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Market Focus

Waste Heat Sources:Stationary or Marine EnginesOil and Gas Process HeatOther Process Waste HeatDown Cycle Condensing

Renewable Heat Sources:Biomass BoilersGeothermal/Oil & Gas WellsSolar Thermal

Project Values

+ Better fuel/power/emissions output ratios = ↑ Efficiency

+ Distributed Power Generation+ CHP potential

Biogas in Austria

Site: Inning, AustriaGross Power Output Avg: 18-32kWTotal Runtime: 7,025 Hours Thermal Heat Input: 260 - 450kWt Hot Water Input Range: 82-93°CHot Water Flow: 3.15-8.21 l/s

Internal Combustion Engines

Site: East Texas, USAGross Power Output Avg: 28kWTotal Run Time: 5,238 HoursThermal Heat Input: 235 - 450kWt Hot Water Input Range: 82 - 88°C Hot Water Flow: 12.6 l/sDirect Condenser: Ambient air temp from -1-38°C; avg is 21°C

“Natural gas compressor stations powered by internal combustion engines are located all over North America, and these waste heat streams can be captured to generate additional power and cool the engine at the same time,” - Loy Sneary, President, Gulf Coast Green Energy

Biogas in GermanySite: Trechwitz, GermanyGross Power Output Avg: 30-35kWeTotal Runtime: 1,787 Hours Thermal Heat Input: 375 - 450kWt Hot Water Input Range: 90-95°CHot Water Flow: 39 m3/hourAmbient Temperature: 0-15°C

Biogas in Czech RepublicSite: Brno, Czech Rep.Gross Power Output Avg: 28-37kWeTotal Runtime: 5,497 Hours Thermal Heat Input: 375-500kWt Hot Water Input Range: 87-93°CHot Water Flow: 35 m3/hourAmbient Temperature: 0-20°C

Solar Thermal

Gross Power Output Avg: 18kW Thermal Heat Input: 200 - 400kW Hot Water Input Range: 170 - 225°F Hot Water Flow: 185 GPM Cold Water Input: 80-100°FCold Water Flow: 220 GPM

"We plan to scale up this promising project in the future. We are excited to be part of the first group in our region researching on the viability of converting low-grade small-scale solar thermal energy to electric power.“

- Tolga Torun, METU Northern Cyprus Campus

Example: East Cyprus, Turkey

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ElectraTherm awarded $982,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

Small-scale power generation from co-produced geothermal fluids

Oil & Gas Co-Production

Site: Laurel, MississippiGross Power Output Avg: 22kWTotal Run time: 1,136 Hours (Completed Demo)Thermal Heat Input: 500kWt Hot Water Input Range: 96°C Hot Water Flow: 7.6 l/sAmbient Temp Range: 16-41°C

Mobility: Green Machine and air condenser loaded on a truck bed to remote location

Ease of Installation: Install time took 50 hours and could have been halved without wait times

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Two Projects with the Department of Defense: Ongoing

Goal is High Efficiency, Containerized, Prime Power + ORC Integration

Project 1 Timeline: Q3-Q4 2012Project 2 Timeline: Q1-Q2 2013 –

Design, Build Q3 - Operational

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Result: High Efficiency, Containerized, Prime Power + ORC Integration

U.S. Department of Defense Funded40 Foot ISO Container Package

Roof Mounted• Air cooled condenser• Exhaust gas heat exchanger• Emissions package TBD

Benefits• Fully integrated high efficiency (10%-15%) package• Easily transportable• Limited site construction• Very repeatable

Internal• Reciprocating engine• Switch gear and controls• Series 4000 Green Machine• Electric motor driven radiator package• Fuel tank• Interconnect plumbing

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ElectraTherm’s Heat to Power Generator Delivers:

• Distributed, renewable power production

• Ease of installation, operation and maintenance

• Low operational costs with strong ROI

• Robust, reliable, off-the-shelf components

• A modular solution that can scale to the heat source

• Digital controls with remote monitoring & standard interface

In Summary

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The Green Machine

ElectraTherm, [email protected]

775.398.4680

NCET2009 Green Company

of the Year

THE WALL STREET JOURNALInternational Innovation Award

Energy 2009

Popular Science Best of 2008 Green Technology

Geothermal Energy Association Best of Show;

Best Scientific Paper 2007