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Project Preview: Cimarron Golf Resort
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The award-winning Cimarron Golf Resort, located near Palm Springs, California, is the site of Green Warrior's next On-Site Energy System installation. The first phase of the project has passed the engineering review and calls for 378 solar panels (235 watts ea.) to be installed on the rooftops of the clubhouse and covered patio. The system size for this phase of the project is approximately 89 kilowatts. Construction on the OES is expected to begin by summer.
One of Cimarron's two spectacular courses
Cimarron holds special promise for Green Warrior. Not only is this resort one of the most scenic in the region, it also presents the unique opportunity for implementing several types of solar solutions.
Solar Carports, Golf Carts and Charging Stations
The course owns approximately 130 electric golf carts, which are currently charged by utility-provided AC (wall power). Green Warrior plans to convert these golf carts to solar, with integrated solar-panel rooftops that feature built-in inverters. Additionally, the company plans to build solar-powered carports in the facility's parking areas. Not only does this provide shaded parking for golfers and staff, it creates another energy source for the facility and Green Warrior. Plus, with inverters built into the parking structures, we will provide charging stations for the course's golf carts and the ever expanding wave of electric and hybrid vehicles.
7 Megawatt, 20-Acre Solar Farm
The most exciting aspect of Cimarron lies just past the northwestern edge of the courses. That's where Cimarron owns approximately 20 acres of undeveloped, flat land. Green Warrior is currently conducting a feasibility study for this land, and intends to develop a 7 megawatt, 30,400-module solar farm there.
The potential for this development is incredible--because it is just the beginning. The firm that owns Cimarron also owns eight other Sunbelt-state golf courses. With a successful implementation at Cimarron, we are confident that it will lead to Green Warrior solar developments at each of these other courses. We invite you to check GreenWarriorInc.com often for updates on the Cimarron development.
Cimarron property in blue,
with solar farm site
highlighted in yellow at top of aerial photo.
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Dr. Green: Solar Stocks Skyrocket 37% Since Start of January
By Dr. Nicolas Green, president of Green Warrior
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If you follow the market at all, you couldn't miss the stellar performance of solar stocks during the first quarter of 2011. Unrest in oil producing regions, natural disasters followed by crippled nuclear energy production in Japan--grim news for sure, but it just keeps getting sunnier for solar.
According to research firm Morningstar, solar stocks were up a staggering 37% since the beginning of the year. Morningstar monitors 145 industries, and solar beat them all--by a long shot. The No. 2 industry was far behind at 22%, and the S&P 500 Index was only up 5.9%.
Fossil Fuels Struggle While the Sun Keeps Shining
Keith Kohl, editor of industry newsletter Energy and Capital, just published this statement in a recent edition:
Peak Oil has become a grim reality in the United States... And for Alaska, it's downright scary.
2010 was a heart-wrenching year for Alaska.
Oil production averaged less than 600,000 barrels per day. It hasn't been that low since 1977--more than thirty years ago!
As if that weren't enough for the burliest oilman to shed a tear, do you remember when the USGS revised its estimate for the state's conventional, undiscovered oil in the National Petroleum Reserve... by 90%?!
The new estimate stands at approximately 896 million barrels--compared to the previous projection of 10.6 billion.
The low-hanging fruit is indeed gone.
The simple fact is that when the going gets tough for fossil fuels, the safe, clean, reliable electricity produced by the sun looks better and better. And growing demand means further commoditization of panels, racking systems and other components necessary for solar to gain even more market share.
The Time to Strike Is Now
In case you missed it, during his speech defending U.S. involvement in Libya, President Obama announced his goal to cut oil imports by 30 percent. Some states are already moving away from fossil fuels. Last year, Governor Ritter of Colorado signed into law a renewable energy standard requiring utilities to use 30 percent renewable energy. California looks to follow suit, with legislation gaining traction that will require one-third of all utility energy be renewable.
What does this mean for Green Warrior? The time to strike is now. You may be familiar with our On-Site Energy Systems (OESs), which provide no-cost solar systems to commercial, industrial and government facilities. These customers simply agree to buy the power the OES produces through a solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). We anticipate that demand for discounted solar energy will be so great that it will outstrip our ability to provide every PPA customer with an OES. What initially sounds like a negative could be a potentially enormous revenue stream for Green Warrior.
It works like this: Green Warrior uses its proprietary OES Analytics tool to locate, qualify and bind customers with a PPA. Instead of incurring the cost to design, install and maintain an OES, the company simply sells the PPA. Buyers could possibly be solar installers or investment entities like hedge funds. The potential size of the PPA resale market is limited only by the number of buildings, parking lots and open land available for solar installations--and that, readers, is simply huge.
$20 Million PPA for The OC
Don't see the potential in the PPA market? Take a look at Orange County, California, which just signed a $20 million solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). The energy will be produced by a four-megawatt solar power system comprised of nine solar carports installed on county property. The agreement is expected to save the county $5.3 million over the life of the agreement, without paying anything for the solar system.
Everything is in place for Green Warrior to make a significant impact in the way solar energy is produced, consumed and purchased in this country. With our On-Site Energy Systems, Power Purchase Agreements and exciting new PowerSwatch and PowerWarrior products, Green Warrior has a very bright future.
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Irvine, CA Warehouse and Manufacturing
Installation Wraps Up
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Installation of the On-Site Energy System at a warehouse and manufacturing facility in Irvine, California is days away from completion. The 42 kilowatt system utilizes 188 rooftop-mounted panels to deliver power to the host facility.
The solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for this installation specifies an initial 20% discount on the customer's annualized average electricity usage. For this particular facility, that's an energy savings of nearly $150,000 over the life of the agreement. The property owners may also realize an increase in property value of 12 to 20 times the annual energy savings, based on current market conditions, or $86,000 to $140,000 in added value.
Installation crew preps roof with racking stanchions
Of course, the facility owner pays absolutely nothing for the On-Site Energy System. Green Warrior's business model provides significant energy cost savings, increased property value and reduced carbon footprint at zero cost to the end user. There are no capital expenditures, no maintenance or monitoring fees, no insurance payments or other costs.
Crane lifts panels onto rooftop
Green Warrior's PPA provides a dependable 20-year revenue stream for the company. Energy produced by the system that isn't used by the host facility is sold back to the grid at a premium, increasing revenue and minimizing risk. Even if the property owner or renter vacates the facility, Green Warrior is able to sell 100% of the energy produced by the system back to the utility. Plus, since the OES belongs to Green Warrior, the company can claim all available federal, state and local incentives.
Green Warrior On-Site Energy System installation completed
If you would like to save 20% or more off you electricity bill, run a greener business and improve your property value--with no cash outlay--contact Green Warrior at 949-382-6900 or online at GreenWarriorInc.com.
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PowerSwatch Ready for Production
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Green Warrior has finished with the development of its PowerSwatch product line and is readying for full-scale production. PowerSwatch is a compact, portable solar energy source that can be used to charge or power mobile electronics. Its rugged rip-stop nylon exterior protects the high-efficiency monocrystalline solar panels used to deliver power to notebook computers, cell phones, iPods, ereaders, cameras, iPads, GPSs and a host of other hand-held or portable electronic devices.
Green Warrior anticipates strong market acceptance of its PowerSwatch products by outdoors enthusiasts, sports fans, military and police. It is also a perfect backup power source in times of natural disaster or power outages. PowerSwatch will be offered in four sizes to address varying portability and output needs.
PowerSwatch 5
- Checkbook-sized solar charger
- Small and light enough to take anywhere
- Perfect for small electronic items like cell phones, iPods
- 5 watt output
PowerSwatch 10
- Folds down to a compact 1.5" x 5" x 10"
- Great choice for camping, picnics, fishing or other outdoor activities
- Perfect for ereaders and iPads
- 10 watt output
PowerSwatch 15 (aka DashSwatch)
- Perfect shape for car, boat or RV dashboards
- Folds for easy storage
- Protects vehicle dash from sun damage while charging electronic devices
- Powerful enough to run or charge laptop computers
- 15 watt output
PowerSwatch 20
- 20 watts of power in tiny form factor
- Folds down to 9" x 9" x 2"
- Power or charge any portable electronic device
Solar Power When the Sun Isn't Shining?
Green Warrior continues to push the envelope of green energy innovation by offering rechargeable, ultra-high efficiency lithium ion batteries as an optional accessory to its PowerSwatch product line. The PowerSwatch battery can be charged during the day so you can run or charge your electronic devices indoors, in low lighting or even at night.
We will be offering two models of the PowerSwatch battery. The lightweight, pocket-sized PowerSwatch 9V is the perfect companion to a PowerSwatch 5, producing 9 volts of current. The slightly larger PowerSwatch 19V is capable of powering larger devices, like laptop computers, which require higher voltage. The 19V is also switchable to 5, 6 and 9-volt operation, so it is compatible with all smaller devices as well.
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GreenWarriorInc.com
Complete Redesign a Success
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The luck of the Irish was with the Green Warrior marketing team on March 17th. This past St. Patrick's Day marked the successful re-launch of GreenWarriorInc.com. The website underwent a complete redesign which better reflects the company's products, services and mission.
Twelve #1 Search Results
In a very short amount of time, the site has achieved Top 20 search results for 24 targeted keywords. Even more impressive is that we've earned 12 Number One search results for prime keywords, defeating the competition of over 30 million other websites also targeting these keywords.
The primary goal of the redesign was to make it easy for visitors to locate the information they want. Main navigation items were divided into key market tabs, including commercial, residential and government/education, with additional tabs for energy solutions and company information.
This simple interface allows visitors to quickly drill down to the exact page they need. On the Commercial tab, for example, visitors can easily drill down to pages that detail how our On-Site Energy Systems (OESs) benefit different vertical markets, like golf courses and mini storage facilities.
The Energy Solutions tab is also filled with tons of content that provides simple explanations of our wide product line, including OESs with SolarAssist technology, PowerWarrior products for commercial, industrial and residential use and our PowerSwatch and more.
We will be adding more content to GreenWarriorInc.com in the coming months. Check back often to learn more about our exciting OES projects, order a PowerWarrior or PowerSwatch or get more details about new products under development.
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Market-Ready -- PowerWarrior With SolarAssist Technology
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Green Warrior has concluded the development phase for its PowerWarrior and SolarAssist products. PowerWarrior is a patent-pending power conditioning device that corrects the power factor for inductive motors, such as those commonly found in air conditioners, refrigerators and other appliances. PowerWarrior can drive down energy costs for most residences by 6% to 20%, and can benefit commercial, industrial and other business customers by as much as 20% or more. Plus, PowerWarrior can extend the life of electric motors by making them run cooler and more efficiently.
Combined Savings of 25% or More for Commercial/Industrial Applications
  
SolarAssist is a technology that helps correct imperfections in the power delivered by a Green Warrior On-Site Energy System--or any solar system, greatly increasing the operational efficiency of devices consuming solar-generated power. Green Warrior will be marketing SolarAssist as a standalone device and will also combine SolarAssist technology with its PowerWarrior products for customers with solar systems from Green Warrior or other vendors. The two technologies are highly complementary, with both working to optimize the power used by common household, business and industrial equipment. These devices, like air conditioners, power machinery, freezers and refrigerators, work more efficiently. This efficiency can yield energy savings in excess of 25% for PowerWarrior and SolarAssist customers.
Lower Energy Bills, Quick Payback -- Installation Included!
Green Warrior will begin offering residential PowerWarrior devices to the public beginning this summer. We expect the response to be tremendous, due to the quick payback time (6 to 18 months) and full money-back guarantee. This product will work with any home, but will be particularly beneficial in older homes or homes with electronic equipment that operates at less than optimal efficiency. Residential PowerWarrior customers also benefit from surge protection, which is built into the device. The unit will be sold with installation included, for a completely hassle-free experience. Installation will be provided by Green Warrior's nationwide network of licensed electricians.
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Welcome to the Green Warrior Team
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Tracy Browne: OES Analysis Specialist
Tracy brings over 20 years' experience to 
the Green Warrior team as a senior-level operations, strategy and analysis professional with a number of pre-IPO companies in many industries.
She will be responsible for overseeing the company's proprietary OES Analytics tool.
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