Information memorandum 02 03 2012

CARE ELECTRIC ENERGIA LTDA. - SMALL HYDRO-ELECTRIC PLANTS 1

CARE – Clean and Renewable Energy

Technological innovation in electric energy generation

Information Report

March 2, 2012

Av. Olegário Maciel 414, sl 202, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 22.621-200, Brazil
Tels: (55-21) 2410-3108 / 9829-6386 / 2491-7062 frank@careelectric.com.br

Important Notice
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The purpose of this material is to provide information on the
hydro-electric plant, developed by Care Electric Energia Ltda.
This information shall be held confidential, and is not to be lent,
given or used by any party other than the original recipient.

Summary

Care Electric Energia Ltda., is a Brazilian company whose main
activity is to develop and market innovative and ecological
solutions for energy sources and associated fields. The company
has developed and owns patents to environmental friendly
technologies that are economic and profitable source of energy.

In a world where companies are expected to develop ever more
efficient, clean and sustainable technologies, CARE ELECTRIC has
made it its prime objective to strive for such goals.

In the following pages a description of the CARE technology will
be shown to potential interested parties.


CARE Unit

A functioning Care facility, anchored on both banks of a river, with
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water flowing while energy is being generated. Depending on the
characteristics of the river more units can be placed downstream
allowing for greater energy generation capacity.

CARE ELECRTIC unit adapted for a typical river environment. The
CARE concept envisions the adaptability of the solution to
different situations.


Creativity and Innovation

CARE’s innovative solutions to can be ideal for rural communities,
farms, factories, mining sites, oil extraction, as well as other small 4

or large commercial activities, or just for the environmental
concerned individuals bring a series of advantages, some of which
are listed below:

 no need to divert the river or water flow or flood any land
with considerable savings

 it is based on the conception on modulus which allow for
different installation combinations

 the installed capacity depends on the local river conditions
and the water flow measured in m³ / s

 units can be installed close to consumption point in out of
the way villages and sites or it can be connected to energy
power grids

 no need for heavy construction, with foundations inserted
into the river bed and secured on both banks

CARE’s experimental unit, has undergone rigorous testing
conducted by experts in this area at the prestigious CEFET-MG,
(University of Minas Gerais Electric Engineering Department)
which were very impressed with its technological innovations and
ease to assemble. The modular concept allows it to be adapted to
various sites, and among its prime advantages is that of a very low
installation cost.


Technology

The incomparable environmental friendly aspects create a niche
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of its own. Care strives to continually search for efficient and clean
energies, having invested and researched what has become truly
viable option. The CEFET MG team stated, when comparing Care’s
technology with solar energy as “a world encompassing revolution
in the generation of electric energy.”

A unique aspect of Care’s technology is in regard to the ratio of
installed capacity vis-à-vis energy actually generated installed
capacity and generated energy. This is an aspect usually
overlooked when searching for energy sources. CARE has taken
this concept to another level, allowing the user of its technology
the benefit of achieving higher efficiency in energy yields.
Normally, there is a 55% correlation between these two concepts
when analyzing hydro-electric power, and Care’s is so much
higher, yielding a 90% correlation. The efficiency of energy
harvested and the continuous use of the unit throughout the year
will undoubtedly bring enormous savings as well as the potential
to sell excess energy needs to third parties, allowing for the
amortization of the project in a reduced time frame.


On the operational aspect of Care’s hydroelectric plant has some
truly measurable points, which sets it apart, namely: 6

 The units are controlled and operated by satellite
eliminating the necessity of an on the site staff.

 The time between design, fabrication, assembly and startup
of a facility, depending on the desired power is close to 12
months. This time will be even shorter with the optimization
of the manufacturing process which implies the manufacture
of units when assembly line production is developed.

 The installation does not flood any land, therefore
expropriation and relocation of river side residents and the
cost implicit in saving or reallocating flora and fauna and
agricultural activities does not exist.

 The flow of the river and its bed remains unchanged.

 The CARE ELECTRIC technology does not require the use of
grids or fences, so it does not retain the material in constant
motion of the river bed which results in the ecological
protection down river. This also avoids shut down time for
cleaning.

 More than one unit can be installed along the same river,
increasing the energy potential of the region as well making
more economical the connection to a distribution net.


Economic Annual Comparison between 3 mW - PCH vs. CARE
PCH CARE
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Installation Capacity in mW 25074 25074
Percentage Effective Generated Energy 55% 95%
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Effective Generated Energy in mW 13.790,70 23.820,30
Price of mW in R$ in MG (Brasil) 159,90 159,90
Revenue for sale of energy 2.205.132,93 3.808.865,97

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Note: 3 units continuously working for 24 hours for 350 days a year
Obs: The estimated cost of a 1 mW unit is of R$ 5.5 million.

CARE’s technology has outstanding features, and complies with
today’s needs and concerns. When compared with Small
Hydroelectric Plants (PCH in Brazil), CARE’s output is far greater,
since the Installed Capacity is so close to Effective Generated
Energy, thus it outperforms any other hydro-electric generating
technology.

This technology is based on the idea that development, well-being
and the pursuit of a better life are not incompatible with caring
for the environment and preserving it.

Environmentally Friendly

Safe and easy passage for migrating fish


Awards and International Recognition

CARE was selected by the World Economic Forum, Davos as a
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Technology Pioneer ranked 4th in Energy and Environmental
Technologies in a selection done in 2010, it is the only South
American company ever selected as a Technology Pioneer. CARE
also was selected to participate in the CIETEC Program of the
University of São Paulo.

CARE in the media

CARE’s technological breakthrough has been the subject of
reporting and exposure in several media outlets, including:
World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland - www.youtube.com/watch?v=tl8OqToPoDU

CNN En Español - www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEaxPb357YE

BusinessWeek - www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/dec2009/gb2009127_163138.htm

International Water Power & Dam Construction, October 2010

Revista Harvard Business Review Edição Brasil, Sept 2010

Isto é Dinheiro - www.istoedinheiro.com.br/noticias/6075_ENERGIA+SEM+BARREIRAS

Pequenas Empresas Grandes Negócios -
http://revistapegn.globo.com/Revista/Common/0,,EMI113986-17171,00-
ELES+CHEGARAM+AO+TOPO+E+PROMETEM+MUDAR+O+MUNDO.html

http://smartgridnews.com.br/a-nova-tecnologia-da-care-electric-para-hidreletricidade/

http://www.analiseempresarial.com/blog/tag/care-electric/

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP) - www.bv.fapesp.br

CIETEC of the University of São Paulo - http://www.cietec.org.br/index.php?id1=30&id2=1436


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For inquiries please contact Frank de Luca.
frank@careelectric.com.br

www.careelectric.com.br

Tel: (55 21) 2410-3108 / 2491-7062

Cel: (55 21) 9829-6386

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