04/28/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/28/2026 04:11
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Project Owner
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Chet Pharies, Fernando Queiroz, Mark Nichols
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Project Location
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County Road 342, Snyder, TX 79549
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Technology
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Ground-mounted solar on trackers
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System Size (AC/DC)
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110 kW AC / 140 MW DC
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Estimated Year 1 Production
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317.17 GWhs
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Coordinates
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32.996424° N -101.005425° W
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Land Status
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Land Lease (signed)
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Project Status
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Under Construction
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Useful Equipment Life
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35 years
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SPE Name
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CT Solar One, LLC
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SPE Registered Office
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Texas Secretary of State
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Borrower of Convertable Debt
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CT Solar One, LLC
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Offtaker
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TBD
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O&M Contractor
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NovaSource Power Services (NSPS)
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Land Owner
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CT Land & Cattle (Chet Pharies)
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USD
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Project Hard Cost
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$120,225,000.00
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Project Soft Cost
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$14,446,424.00
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Developer Fee
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$3,800,000.00
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Total CAPEX
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$138,471,424.00
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Additional Costs
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$13,494,652.00
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Total Financing
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$151,966,076.00
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Projected IRR
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9.90%
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Component Name
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Manufacturer and Model
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Unit Quantity
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Energea Notes
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Modules
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SEG Solar Inc.
SEG-705-BTC-BG-210-2024V3.0
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198,592
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Tier 1 module manufacturer based in Houston, Texas.
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Inverters
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TMEIC
PVU-L0840URN PRJ01
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162
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Tier 1 inverter manufacturer based in Tokyo, Japan
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Racking
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FTC
FTC Pioneer 1P
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1
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Tier 1 tracker manufacturer based in Texas
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Phase
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Objective
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Requirements / Actions/ Documents
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Pre-Contractual Due Diligence
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Project experience, current financial standing, business registration, insurance, OSHA and labor compliance
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Project Experience Report
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State Registration Certificate
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Financial Statements
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Organizational Chart
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Insurance Certificates
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Worker's Compensation Insurance
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OSHA safety training certifications and required PPE list for site workers
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Company Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
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Contractual
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Health, safety, and labor law obligations
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Health/safety obligations
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Compliance with OSHA and local labor laws
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US Dollars (USD)
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Solar Modules
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$39,130,000.00
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Inverters
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$8,385,000.00
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Trackers
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$8,385,000.00
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Electrical Materials
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$4,200,000.00
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Site Works
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$54,400,000.00
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Others
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$5,725,000.00
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Total Hard Costs
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$120,225,000.00
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Appraisals
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$12,791,639.00
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Closing Costs
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$1,654,784.00
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Total Soft Costs
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$14,446,424.00
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Developer Fee
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$3,800,000.00
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Total CAPEX
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$138,471,424.00
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Contract Type
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Power Purchase Agreement
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Revenue Contract Term
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15 years w 2-year option to extend
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Contracted Rate
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$43.52/MWh
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Escalator
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2% per year
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Starting Year MWh Assumption
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285,203.00 MWh's
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Operations & Maintenance
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$122,500.00 / month
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Land Rental
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$263,000.00 / year
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Insurance - GL & Property
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$346,178.56 / year
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Management Software
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$2,084.82 / month
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Accounting Expenses
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$4,166.67 / month
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Property Taxes
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$43,750.00 / month
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Total OPEX (Year 1)
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$2,679,196.44 / year
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Contract
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Full Interconnection Study Agreement
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Date
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August 14, 2025
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Parties
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CT Solar One - Generator
Wind Energy Transmission Texas, LLC - Host Utility
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Term
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1 year or until study is completed
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Purpose
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WETT will perform the study consistent with all ERCOT requirements, including steady-state/load flow, short circuit analysis, dynamic and transiente stability, facility study, SSR study and other miscellaneous studies as needed.
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Cost
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$149,000.00. Deposit and NTP due upon execution
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Governing Law
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Texas
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Early Termination
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Either party may terminate for default, 10 days cure for payment default and 30 days for other defaults.
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Contract
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Solar Lease and Easement Agreement
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Effective Date
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April 24, 2025
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Parties
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Ct Land and Cattle Co, LLC - Lessor
Levona Renewables, LLC - Lessee
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Term
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35 years after the Project becomes commercially operational.
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Purpose
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Levona is responsible for developing, permitting, constructing, operating and maintaining the Project and for lease payments to the Owner. Levona will also repair land, pay incremental property tax payments and restore the land to its original condition at the end of the agreement term.
The Owner (lessor) is granting the lease and easement rights for the Project, will not interfere with solar access or land use, and will help conduct development of the Project as it relates to the land and documentation. The Lessor will also pay the base property taxes on the land, excluding the increase due to the Project.
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Lease Amount
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$550.00/acre per year +5% SPV Stake
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Surface Rights
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Owner reserves surface use rights on the land, including oil and gas exploration, ranching/agriculture and hunting/recreation use.
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Contract
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Renewable Energy Project Exclusivity Agreement
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Date
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August 25, 2025
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Parties
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Amazon Energy LLC - Buyer
Levona Renewables, LLC - Seller
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Purpose
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The stated intent is for the parties to negotiate a PPA for the project on an exclusive basis during the exclusivity period.
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Term
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The exclusivity period starts on the effective date and expires on the "Expiration Date", which is defined as the earlier of seller termination notice or buyer termination notice within 120 days.
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Governing Law
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Washington State Law
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Contract
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Convertible Loan and Security Agreement
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Effective Date
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December 31, 2025
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Parties
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Energea Portfolio 4 USA LP - Lender
CT Solar One LLC - Borrower
Fernando Diniz Queiroz, Mark Nichols and Chet Pharies - Pledgors
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Purpose
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To provide development-stage financing to CT Solar One LLC for the advancement of the Iron Spur solar Project.
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Maximum Facility Amount
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Up to $5,000,000.00 in advances at the lender's discretion.
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Use of Proceeds
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Funding development costs associated with the Project, including permitting, interconnection and other Project related development expenses.
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Interest Rate
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13.8% per annum (subject to increase)
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Maturity
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Five Years from the date of each advance
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Conversion Right
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Energea has the right, but not the obligation to convert outstanding loan amounts and accrued interest into equity in CT Solar One LLC. Conversion would result in Energea obtaining at least 51% ownership of the SPV.
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Collateral/Security
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First priority pledge of 100% of the membership interests of CT Solar One LLC, granted by the projects founders.
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Governing Law
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State of New York
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Document Name
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Status
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SPE
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Operating Agreement
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Confirmed
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FEIN
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Confirmed
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State Registration
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Confirmed
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Site
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Site Photos
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Confirmed
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Land Owner Documents
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Confirmed
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Land Lease Agreement
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Confirmed
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KMZ File
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Confirmed
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Mineral Rights Documentation
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Confirmed
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Geotechnical Study
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Confirmed
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Topography Study
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Confirmed
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Design and Application
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Energy Resource Study
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Confirmed
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Project Summary
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Confirmed
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Preliminary Engineering
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Confirmed
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Procurement Plan
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Confirmed
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Independent Engineer Report
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Confirmed
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Interconnection
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Interconnection Application
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In Process
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System Impact Study
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Confirmed
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Interconnection Agreement
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Upcoming
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Permit
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Electrical Permit
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Upcoming
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Environmental Permit
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Upcoming
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Offtaker
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Exclusivity Agreement
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Confirmed
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Power Purchase Agreement
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In Process
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Investment
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Project Model
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Confirmed
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Convertible Loan and Security Agreement
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Confirmed
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|
IRON SPUR
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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||||||||||
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December 31,
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||||||||||
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2026
|
2027
|
2028
|
2029
|
2030
|
2031
|
2032
|
2033
|
2034
|
2035
|
|
|
Assets
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||||||||||
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Current assets:
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||||||||||
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Cash and cash equivalents
|
$ 33,915,752
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$ -
|
$ 9,839
|
$ 1,616
|
$ -0
|
$ -0
|
$ -0
|
$ -0
|
$ -0
|
$ -0
|
|
Accounts receivable
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Total current assets
|
33,915,752
|
0
|
9,839
|
1,616
|
(0)
|
(0)
|
(0)
|
(0)
|
(0)
|
(0)
|
|
Property and equipment
|
26,339,795
|
86,760,684
|
138,471,424
|
138,471,424
|
138,471,424
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138,471,424
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138,471,424
|
138,471,424
|
138,471,424
|
138,471,424
|
|
Depreciation
|
0
|
0
|
(7,631,381)
|
(35,104,351)
|
(66,850,895)
|
(85,898,821)
|
(99,085,847)
|
(110,075,035)
|
(114,470,710)
|
(114,470,710)
|
|
Tax credits
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Other assets
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Total assets
|
$ 60,255,547
|
$ 86,760,684
|
$ 130,849,882
|
$ 103,368,688
|
$ 71,620,529
|
$ 52,572,603
|
$ 39,385,577
|
$ 28,396,389
|
$ 24,000,714
|
$ 24,000,714
|
|
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
|
||||||||||
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Current liabilities:
|
||||||||||
|
Accounts payable
|
$ -
|
$ -
|
$ -
|
$ -
|
$ -
|
$ -
|
$ -
|
$ -
|
$ -
|
$ -
|
|
Short-term debt
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Total current liabilities
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Tax payable
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Long-term debt
|
61,883,892
|
59,198,132
|
56,339,620
|
53,297,243
|
50,059,174
|
46,612,827
|
42,944,805
|
39,040,849
|
34,885,783
|
30,463,456
|
|
Other liabilities
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Total liabilities
|
61,883,892
|
59,198,132
|
56,339,620
|
53,297,243
|
50,059,174
|
46,612,827
|
42,944,805
|
39,040,849
|
34,885,783
|
30,463,456
|
|
Stockholders' equity:
|
||||||||||
|
Additional paid-in capital
|
0
|
32,982,571
|
89,011,599
|
89,011,599
|
89,011,599
|
89,011,599
|
89,011,599
|
89,011,599
|
89,011,599
|
89,011,599
|
|
Retained earnings
|
(1,628,346)
|
(5,420,019)
|
(14,501,337)
|
(38,940,153)
|
(67,450,244)
|
(83,051,823)
|
(92,570,827)
|
(99,656,059)
|
(99,896,668)
|
(95,474,341)
|
|
Total stockholders' equity
|
(1,628,346)
|
27,562,552
|
74,510,262
|
50,071,446
|
21,561,355
|
5,959,776
|
(3,559,228)
|
(10,644,460)
|
(10,885,069)
|
(6,462,742)
|
|
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
|
$ 60,255,547
|
$ 86,760,684
|
$ 130,849,882
|
$ 103,368,688
|
$ 71,620,529
|
$ 52,572,603
|
$ 39,385,577
|
$ 28,396,389
|
$ 24,000,714
|
$ 24,000,714
|
|
IRON SPUR
|
||||||||||
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
|
||||||||||
|
December 31,
|
||||||||||
|
2026
|
2027
|
2028
|
2029
|
2030
|
2031
|
2032
|
2033
|
2034
|
2035
|
|
|
Gross revenue
|
$ -
|
$ -
|
$ 4,253,842
|
$ 13,940,163
|
$ 14,129,968
|
$ 14,309,216
|
$ 14,491,294
|
$ 14,676,244
|
$ 14,864,106
|
$ 15,054,924
|
|
Taxes on revenue:
|
||||||||||
|
Total taxes on revenue
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Net revenue
|
0
|
0
|
4,253,842
|
13,940,163
|
14,129,968
|
14,309,216
|
14,491,294
|
14,676,244
|
14,864,106
|
15,054,924
|
|
Costs and expenses:
|
||||||||||
|
Operations and maintenance
|
0
|
0
|
512,345
|
1,562,576
|
1,593,827
|
1,625,704
|
1,658,218
|
1,691,382
|
1,725,210
|
1,759,714
|
|
Land or roof rental
|
0
|
0
|
360,164
|
367,367
|
374,715
|
382,209
|
389,853
|
397,650
|
405,603
|
413,715
|
|
Insurance
|
0
|
0
|
360,164
|
367,367
|
374,715
|
382,209
|
389,853
|
397,650
|
405,603
|
413,715
|
|
Energy management software
|
0
|
0
|
8,720
|
26,593
|
29,382
|
27,668
|
28,221
|
28,785
|
29,361
|
29,948
|
|
Asset management fees
|
0
|
0
|
63,808
|
209,102
|
211,950
|
214,638
|
217,369
|
220,144
|
222,962
|
225,824
|
|
Accounting expenses
|
0
|
0
|
17,513
|
53,237
|
54,302
|
55,388
|
56,496
|
57,626
|
58,778
|
59,954
|
|
Franchise taxes
|
0
|
0
|
175,000
|
525,000
|
525,000
|
525,000
|
525,000
|
525,000
|
525,000
|
525,000
|
|
Other
|
0
|
0
|
942
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Total costs and expenses
|
0
|
0
|
1,498,656
|
3,111,244
|
3,163,890
|
3,212,816
|
3,265,011
|
3,318,238
|
3,372,518
|
3,427,871
|
|
Income from operations
|
0
|
0
|
2,755,186
|
10,828,919
|
10,966,078
|
11,096,400
|
11,226,284
|
11,358,006
|
11,491,588
|
11,627,053
|
|
Interest and other income (expense), net
|
(1,628,346)
|
(3,791,673)
|
(3,618,920)
|
(3,435,056)
|
(3,239,364)
|
(3,031,086)
|
(2,809,411)
|
(2,573,477)
|
(2,322,367)
|
(2,055,106)
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
0
|
0
|
(7,631,381)
|
(27,472,970)
|
(31,746,544)
|
(19,047,926)
|
(13,187,026)
|
(10,989,188)
|
(4,395,675)
|
0
|
|
Income before provision for income taxes
|
(1,628,346)
|
(3,791,673)
|
(8,495,115)
|
(20,079,107)
|
(24,019,830)
|
(10,982,612)
|
(4,770,153)
|
(2,204,659)
|
4,773,546
|
9,571,947
|
|
Provision for income taxes
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Net income
|
$ -1,628,346
|
$ -3,791,673
|
$ -8,495,115
|
$ -20,079,107
|
$ -24,019,830
|
$ -10,982,612
|
$ -4,770,153
|
$ -2,204,659
|
$ 4,773,546
|
$ 9,571,947
|
|
IRON SPUR
|
||||||||||
|
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
|
||||||||||
|
December 31,
|
||||||||||
|
2026
|
2027
|
2028
|
2029
|
2030
|
2031
|
2032
|
2033
|
2034
|
2035
|
|
|
Cash flows from operating activities
|
||||||||||
|
Net income
|
$ -1,628,346
|
$ -3,791,673
|
$ -8,495,115
|
$ -20,079,107
|
$ -24,019,830
|
$ -10,982,612
|
$ -4,770,153
|
$ -2,204,659
|
$ 4,773,546
|
$ 9,571,947
|
|
Adjustments in net income:
|
||||||||||
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
0
|
0
|
7,631,381
|
27,472,970
|
31,746,544
|
19,047,926
|
13,187,026
|
10,989,188
|
4,395,675
|
0
|
|
Other
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Changes in assets and liabilities:
|
||||||||||
|
Accounts receivable
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Other assets
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Accounts payable
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Other liabilities
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities
|
(1,628,346)
|
(3,791,673)
|
(863,734)
|
7,393,863
|
7,726,714
|
8,065,314
|
8,416,873
|
8,784,529
|
9,169,221
|
9,571,947
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities
|
||||||||||
|
Purchases of property and equipment, net
|
(26,339,795)
|
(60,420,890)
|
(51,710,739)
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Other investing activities, net
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities
|
(26,339,795)
|
(60,420,890)
|
(51,710,739)
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities
|
||||||||||
|
Issuance (repayment) of debt
|
61,883,892
|
(2,685,760)
|
(2,858,513)
|
(3,042,377)
|
(3,238,069)
|
(3,446,347)
|
(3,668,022)
|
(3,903,956)
|
(4,155,066)
|
(4,422,327)
|
|
Issuance (reduction) of equity capital
|
0
|
32,982,571
|
56,029,028
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Distributions paid to investors
|
0
|
0
|
(586,203)
|
(4,359,709)
|
(4,490,261)
|
(4,618,967)
|
(4,748,851)
|
(4,880,573)
|
(5,014,155)
|
(5,149,620)
|
|
Net cash used in financing activities
|
61,883,892
|
30,296,811
|
52,584,312
|
(7,402,086)
|
(7,728,329)
|
(8,065,314)
|
(8,416,873)
|
(8,784,529)
|
(9,169,221)
|
(9,571,947)
|
|
Net increase (decrease) in cash
|
33,915,752
|
(33,915,752)
|
9,839
|
(8,223)
|
(1,616)
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Cash at beginning of the period
|
0
|
33,915,752
|
0
|
9,839
|
1,616
|
(0)
|
(0)
|
(0)
|
(0)
|
(0)
|
|
Cash at end of the period
|
$ 33,915,752
|
$ -
|
$ 9,839
|
$ 1,616
|
$ -0
|
$ -0
|
$ -0
|
$ -0
|
$ -0
|
$ -0
|