INTRODUCING & OVERVIEW OF ACEON GROUP

AceOn Group +44 (0)1952 293 388 Unit 9B “Offering solutions today for [email protected] tomorrow’s world” Stafford Park 12 Telford www.aceongroup.com TF3 3BJ ACEON GROUP - OVERVIEW AceOn Battery Technology Ltd Specialists in the Design, Manufacture & Supply of Custom-built battery packs and the Distribution of Consumer batteries: - Manufacture & design of bespoke battery packs - Stockist & distributor of industrial and consumer batteries - Stockist & supplier of AceOn’s very own Brand batteries

AceOn Energy Ltd Suppliers of Innovative Products and Services and AceOn’s : - Solar/Battery Storage – Residential - Commercial & Industrial Battery Storage - Solar PV Panels - AceOn Virtual Power Plant, RENEWERGY

AceOn Products Division

Supply of High Quality, Efficient, Value for money domestic/commercial energy products: - Charging - Air Source Heat Pumps - Electric Panel Heaters, Towel rails and Radiators

All supported by AceOn’s Innovation Centre for Research & Development INTRODUCING THE ACEON & RENEWERGY TEAM

Mark Thompson – Managing Director of AceOn Group and AceOn Battery Technology. Over 30 years’ experience in Battery Energy Storage and the design, manufacture and supply of batteries and battery packs.

Richard Partington – Managing Director of AceOn Energy. Previously over 30 years in local government including 8 years as Managing Director of Telford & Wrekin Council.

Alex Thompson – Sales Director for AceOn Group 8 years’ experience in Energy storage, batteries and battery packs

Loic Hares – Head of RENEWERGY Platform. Over 6 years’ experience working for ‘Big 6’ energy providers, acting as a consultant in the UK energy industry, and helping energy start-ups build successful operations

Greig Young – AceOn Group Chair. Extensive experience of customer service, sales & marketing and transformation and a former Sales Director at IBM.

“AceOn and Renewergy have a unique combination of a wealth of experience across the public and private sectors as well in-depth knowledge of the battery storage and energy sectors” ACEON - WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP NATIONALLY & INTERNALLY AceOn have a unique combination of a wealth of public and private experience as well as in-depth knowledge of the battery storage and energy sectors. AceOn have been chosen as the national partner of both the Association of Public Service Excellence and the National Housing Federation. We work in direct partnership with leading national and international manufacturers of Electric Vehicle Chargers, Battery Storage Systems, Solar PV Panels, and Air Source Heat Pumps.

Association for Public Service Excellence - Partners Exclusive Approved Energy Storage Partner to 114 member councils

National Housing Federation - Exclusive Energy Storage Sector Supplier to 800 Housing Associations

Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) - Helped create and develop the Battery Storage Standard (MIS 3012)

Solar Trade Association - Influential member and partner shaping government policy

“The Telford Company Taking on Tesla” ACEON’S VISION, GUIDING PRINCIPLES & VALUES

“Offering solutions today for tomorrow’s world - to be a leader in the development, research, manufacture and delivery of cutting-edge value-for-money products, services and technology which aim to protect and better people’s lives and promote environmental and energy sustainability”

• An ethical company – offering a fair value-for-money price and no ‘profiteering’

• Excellent Customer Service

• Operate to high standards of Environmental Sustainability

• A good, caring employer

• Proud to have our origins in Telford and the West Midlands – ‘The Birthplace of the Industrial Revolution’ – and to be at the forefront of the new ‘Green Revolution’

• Innovative, Entrepreneurial and Enterprising

• Agile and ambitious

• We would rather under-promise and over-deliver than over-promise and under-deliver ACEON – OUR ONE-STOP SOLUTION PROVIDER APPROACH

CUSTOM BATTERY PACK DESIGN & MANUFACTURE – Assembling battery packs sing all main battery chemistries BATTERY DISTRIBUTOR – Working with all Leading Brands – including our own!

DOMESTIC BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS – Exclusive UK Supplier & Service Centre for BMZ and Delios VIRTUAL POWER PLANT – RENEWERGY Smart Energy Management Platform: Optimisation, Aggregation and Trading

COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL BATTERY STORAGE – Large Scale Container Batteries from 9kWh to 5MWh ELECTRIC TRANSPORT – EO Smart EV Chargers: Home & Work, Electric Bike Shelters AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMPS – Samsung Heat Pump, Controls & ClimateHub Integrated systems

ROOF-INTEGRATED SOLAR PANEL ROOF TILE - Marley SolarTile®, Viridian Solar For New-Build & Re-roofing SOLAR PV – FUTURASUN On-Roof Solar PV Panels ELECTRIC PANEL HEATERS – SoL*Aire slimline Electric Panel Heaters, Towel Rails and Radiators with Smart controls

RENEWABLE ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE – Working with Gridserve on Solar farms, Electric Vehicle Forecourts/Hubs OVERVIEW OF SOME OF ACEON’S CUSTOMERS - YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY ACEON BATTERY TECHNOLOGY LTD

1. CUSTOM BATTERY PACK DESIGN & MANUFACTURE

2. BATTERY DISTRIBUTION 1. CUSTOM BATTERY PACKS

AceOn Group manufacture and design bespoke battery packs in-house. Any chemistry, formation, capacity and size built to ISO9001:2015.

With 30 years’ experience within the battery industry AceOn has developed a deep understanding of battery chemistries such as ; Alkaline, Sealed Lead Acid, NiMH, NiCd, Lithium Ion (Li-Ion), Lithium Phosphate (LiFePO4), Li-Polymer, and Lithium Manganese as well as other emerging battery technologies.

We supply battery packs to industries such as Medical, Electronics, Motor and Oil and Gas, Water, Railway, Remote Monitoring, Aviation, Oceanographic and Defence.

Our battery pack assembly team can manufacture prototypes, small production runs as well as large scale mass production. Custom Battery Pack Manufacturing Services include Battery Spot Welding, Gluing, Soldering, Shrinking, Testing, Casing, Potting, Refurbishment, Ultrasonic Welding, Lead Assembly 2. BATTERY DISTRIBUTION

AceOn Group stocks and distributes 1000s of batteries from all of the major battery brands to worldwide market from our main distribution centre in Telford. ACEON ENERGY LTD

1. ACEON’S ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS – DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

2. SOLAR PV PANELS

3. OVERVIEW OF RENEWERGY, ACEON’S VIRTUAL POWER PLANT (VPP) 1. ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS – ACEON AT THE FOREFRONT

Experience: Best in class Energy Storage products:

• AceOn are battery experts and understand what is required for a safe • 5000 cycles with 80% Depth of Discharge to extend battery life and reliable Energy Storage System • One of the lowest cost ESS based on Cost per warranted kWh throughput - • AceOn, BMZ & Delios have over 20 years’ experience in their respective 12p per kWh fields • Up to 10 year warranty for battery and inverter , 20 year service life on the • BMZ turnover of +€500 million and 3000 employees, therefore no risk battery of BMZ liquidating due to warranty claims which is commonplace in the renewable industry • Battery manufactured in Germany with top battery engineers

• AceOn are industry leaders, selected by National Housing Federation & • One of the highest charge (90A) & discharge (18kW) capability in the market APSE Energy as Energy Storage sector suppliers and MCS and Solar Trade Association as members & partners • All in one Hybrid solar PV & battery charger inverter, reducing installation time. UK-Based Service Centre: • Inverter manufactured in Italy with 20 years’ inverter experience • Dedicated UK based service, training and distribution centre providing a one stop shop for your energy storage needs. High Level of Safety – We Know that SAFETY in the Home MATTERS:

• Designed so all parts are easily replaceable with technical support from • Double steel box to contain catastrophic failure in the unlikely event a UK based field engineer team • Only ESS system to have a pyrofuse for secondary safety if relays fail • Free of battery at end of life & disposed in correct manner • Intelligent BMS developed over many years of building battery packs

12 BMZ BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE - BENEFITS

• World class product quality and support:

• 20 year service life, 10 year warranty for 5000 cycles, with 60% still left in the battery. • Made in Germany, high quality engineering components. • Battery product quality/reliability proven with 000’s of installations world wide. • Innovative design to enable parts to be quickly and easily replaced if required. • Immediate parts availability as AceOn stock all spare parts.

• Unrivalled product performance:

• Lowest total cost per warranted kWh when compared to other major manufacturers. • Vast experience in developing the battery management systems over 30 years to optimise performance. • High charge capability - 90A, allowing you to take full advantage of solar generation. • High discharge capability - 300A (18KW), allowing you to deliver increased peak power when required. • Can parallel up to 12 x ESS 7.0/X (120kWH battery system). • The flexibility to increase the size of your battery system up to 1 year from date of install. • Safety is paramount as battery is uniquely protected by a fire resistant double steel box thus meaning protecting from both external or internal fires. Direct current relay and 2nd protection (chemical fuse) for a redundant battery cut off. We believe that this is the safest battery on the market. DELIOS INVERTERS

• World class product quality and support:

• 5 or 10 year warranty • Made in Italy, high quality engineering components. • Inverter product quality/reliability proven with many installations world wide with the BMZ battery. • Innovative design to enable parts to be quickly and easily replaced if required. • Immediate parts availability as AceOn stock all spare parts.

• Unrivalled product performance:

• 20 year experience in designing, developing and manufacturing inverters in Italy. • Hybrid inverter to control energy from the solar panels and also charge and discharge the battery. • High charge & discharge capability on a single unit (100A charge & 6kVA discharge) • High efficiency from panels and batteries (>97%) • Two independent MPPT trackers creating maximum yield from PV panels in all conditions. • Graphic touch screen interface with remote monitoring via smart phone or PC. • Back up function to allow the battery to operate in case of a power cut. • Chosen by BMZ as their inverter of choice due to excellence of performance. ACEON INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE 2. SOLAR PV PANELS AceOn have partnerships with 3 market-leading companies in relation to Solar PV and the generation of Solar Energy:

Marley SolarTile®: Marley has been at the forefront of the roofing industry in the UK since 1924. Marley roof-integrated solar panel roof tiles replace standard roofing tiles giving the benefit of both roof covering and generation. Marley SolarTile® has an enhancing roof system specification with design flexibility, sleek aesthetics, industry leading wind and fire performance, all covered by the Marley 15-year full roof system warranty.

Viridian Solar is a UK-based manufacturer of roof integrated solar panels. In 2015, they launched Clearline Fusion, a PV roofing system that is cost competitive with above-roof installations. They manufacture sleek, low-profile roof-integrated solar panels that replace the tiles or slates on a roof to make solar a genuine home improvement.

FuturaSun was established in 2008 in Italy and specialise in the production of high-performance photovoltaic modules and operate in more than 70 countries. They produce a series of back contact monocrystalline PV modules with 120 IBC half-cut cells (340-360 Watt). The electrical contacts of the module are on the back: no ribbons, nothing that covers the cell, no shade, maximum light absorption. The total black design, with black back sheet and frame, can reach 340 to 350W.

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ENERGY – GENERATE & SAVE MONEY – SAVE & GENERATE PLANET – SAVE & REGENERATE! OUR RENEWERGY VPP PLATFORM: 4 SMALL STEPS, 1 GIANT LEAP FORWARD!

Our Virtual Power Plant (VPP) called RENEWERGY® is a network of houses and flats, each operating as a micro-energy regeneration centre through the installation of Solar Panels and Energy Storage batteries that are virtually connected together through our pioneering Smart Energy Management Platform.

As a VPP, we manage that energy smartly and proactively to predict demand and supply, meeting the needs of the householder and enabling spare energy capacity to be aggregated together and traded with the Grid to generate extra revenue, whilst also reducing CO2 emissions through optimising the use of solar generation to minimise the amount of energy imported to site.

Effortlessly connect a home energy storage system to our RENEWERGY Platform and we can do the rest…

CONNECT LEARN OPTIMISE MONETISE The Platform connects easily via Once connected, we learn the Our advanced algorithm forecasts The RENEWERGY Platform learns API to battery storage, PV panels, consumption and generation consumption and generation using when there is spare capacity in electric heating and EV chargers. pattern for the site. This weather data. Each asset each system. The spare capacity Once connected the consumer includes the usage patterns of connected to the platform is then across the RENEWERGY Platform and owner is able to monitor the the electric heating and EV scheduled to operate to minimise is then traded with the National performance of their assets charger. energy import into the site Grid, and Local Distribution tracking generation, consumption maximising savings and carbon Operators. We share this revenue and savings. reduction. with our partners. VIRTUALLY CONNECTING HOMES TOGETHER TO MAXIMISE THE SUSTAINABLE BENEFITS

• The price of electricity has increased by 7% pa since 2005. • For a home today using 3,500 kWh pa, this equates to £694/yr. • ECONOMICALLY: Grid Services could deliver • Following a 7% pa increase, bills would rise to £1,192 in 2030. gross income Year 1 of c.£250. We anticipate • Our VPP helps to insulate tenants from the full extent of these increasing this as prices increase. increases AND creates a Revenue stream from the capital • 100 homes in the VPP could fund over 14,000 investment for the Landlord hours of home care or create 28 apprenticeships over 10 years.

• SOCIALLY: RENEWERGY aims to reduce a tenant’s electricity bill by up to 70% - reducing the cost of living, tackling fuel poverty and enabling affordable warmth in the short-term and helping to lift households out of poverty in the long-term • FINANCIALLY: Our RENEWERGY VPP enables tenants to use more of the electricity generated by the solar PV. • A specific Service Charge or Rental Top up provides a secondary revenue stream option for the landlord to consider.

• ENVIRONMENTALLY: By maximising usage the carbon footprint NB. Requires Internet or 3G Connectivity. VPP Lead-in time approx. 12 weeks of each individual household is reduced by on average 70%. RENEWERGY WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP – FOR ALL HOUSING TYPES

RENEWERGY can be delivered in partnership with a Council, Arms-length Council company, Housing Association, Private Home Owner or Private Landlord.

RENEWERGY can be delivered as an integrated package in new-build homes for purchase or rent – AND retro-fitted into existing homes.

If you’re also planning a major re-roofing programme on your social housing, it’s the perfect time to consider RENEWERGY.

RENEWERGY can work for you and…

- Your Social Housing Tenants

- Your Private Rent Tenants

- Your Employees as a Salary Sacrifice Scheme

We have different operating and funding models for different types and forms of housing – we’d be happy to talk to you about these. ACEON PRODUCT DIVISION

1. Electric Vehicle Chargers

2. Air Source Heat Pumps

3. Electric Panel Heaters, Towel Rails & Heat Pumps 1. ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGERS - ACEON & EO WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP

EO Charging is a British Manufacturer of electric vehicle charging stations and intelligent software.

EO has sold over 40,000 chargers into 30 countries around the world including the UK, Norway, Australia and Thailand.

EO charging stations can be stand-alone but can also integrate with solar panels and battery storage – they can be controlled independently or as part of AceOn’s RENEWERGY Virtual Power Plant.

AceOn and EO formed a partnership to work together in November 2020.

AceOn and EO are delivering Smart Electric Vehicle charging. Through our App users can start, stop and schedule charge, make best use of Time-Of-Use Tariffs, and charge with green energy.

We are offering 2 EO Electric Vehicle Charging Station options – a basic charger and a Smart Charger. SMART EO MINI PRO v2 & EO MINI

SMALL: World’s smallest smart chargers, perfect for the everyday electric vehicle driver. SMART: With Mini Pro v2 you can manage, monitor and schedule your charging sessions with our Smart App. SAFE: The EO Mini Pro v2 offers Power Balancing at home with an additional CT clamp. It can read the incoming feed to the building, take into account the building energy usage and calculate the amount of power available and then increase/decrease the amount of power to the charger. FLEXIBLE: Universal socket, Type 1 or Type 2 Tethered. Available in either 3.7kW or 7kW.

SIZES: 175mm (H) x 125m (W) x 125mm (D) & 175mm (H) x 125mm (W) x 95mm (D)

GUARANTEED: 3-Year Warranty Parts and Labour. 2. AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMPS – ACEON & SAMSUNG WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP

Samsung Electronics has come a long way since introducing its first air conditioner in 1974. Since entering the European commercial air conditioning market in 2005, they have experienced rapid growth for their expanding global operations in climate systems.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. opened Samsung Electronics Air Conditioner Europe B.V. in Amsterdam at the start of 2017. Samsung across more than 30 European countries.

Samsung’s mission is to provide cutting-edge innovations in climate- based initiatives, as well as lasting digital connectivity solutions, particularly across retail, hotel, office and home environments.

AceOn and Samsung established a partnership in 2020, working together to deliver Air source Heat Pump solutions for new build and retrofit domestic markets.

Samsung ClimateHub Mono works as a total solution that AceOn recommends. ClimateHub Mono

Total Integrated Solution: With its Tank Integrated Hydro Unit, ClimateHub Mono works as a total Samsung solution.

Flexible: Thanks to the Mono control kit, the Mono can connect to third party equipment such as a Domestic Hot Water (DHW) tank.

Easy to Install: A ClimateHub Mono or Mono configuration consists of a single outdoor unit, that includes the hydronic components and therefore eliminates the need to make space for refrigerant piping, making it easy to install and use.

Smart: The potential of the ClimateHub Mono system can be maximised by connecting to or (PV). 3. ELECTRIC PANEL HEATERS – ACEON & SOL*AIRE WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP

SoL*Aire are a family run UK company who aim to provide customers with the best possible service. They manufacture and distribute quality heating and bathroom products globally.

They have an extensive high quality, stylish electric panel heaters, heated towel rails, infrared heaters and designer radiators, which are ideal for refurbishment and new build projects, with top quality products from brands such as Eucotherm, ADAX, TESY to back up their own SolAire products.

AceOn rate their products highly and formed a partnership with SoL*Aire in December 2020.

We have carefully selected our product range and so we can offer the best quality items backed by guarantees of up to 10 years.

26 Wide Range of Stylish, Energy Efficient & Smart Products for a Home

Energy Efficiency: We have a vast selection of products exceeding LOT20 energy regulations. Designed to be as efficient as possible.

Smart Electric Heating Systems: WiFi heating systems help you stay connected with your home. From a smartphone, you can easily access your heating from anywhere. Never have to come back to a cold home again!

Flexible: The electric Panel Heaters have various functions, including timer, built-in thermostat, splash proof, wifi / home automation (smartphone & tablet controlled) and tamper proof. Various models can be converted for portable use with leg brackets (some models include brackets, others require a separate purchase).

Reliable and Stylish: Wide range of designs and solutions for electric heating towel rails

Wide Range: Great selection of styles and sizes of radiators for central heating systems ACEON GROUP ‘INNOVATION CENTRE’ ➢ Research & Development – Supporting all 3 Companies ➢ New Product Design – Solar SDS, Custom battery packs ➢ Innovation – Sodium Ion product development; Second Life battery development; Battery Cooling system ➢ Battery Recycling ACEON QUALITY & CERTIFICATIONS

Management System Patent Design – Solar SDS ISO 9001:2015

Annually factory inspection from the Registered Trade Marks – certification party: BSI Solar SDS, Univercell, RENEWERGY & EGNINEWYDDADWY ACEON GROUP – THE STORY SO FAR… • AceOn Battery Technology Ltd formed in Solihull – 1 July 2010 • Mark Thompson MD – Solihull Business Person of the Year 2011 (December 2011) Solihull Chamber of Commerce • Runner Up - Barclays Take One Small Step Competition (July 2011)- Solar SDS • Shortlisted for Mechanical Product of the Year – British Engineering Excellence Awards- (October 2011) Solar SDS Product • SME & Business Start-UP Award –Shortlisted Birmingham Post (October 2011) • Winner UKTi Growth for Export (April 2012)- World’s 1st 4 Pin AC Solar Generator with iPod sound system • AceOn relocated to Stafford Park, Telford – September 2012 • Mark Thompson appeared on Dragon’s Den - November 2012 • Runner Up in the Shropshire Young Business of the Year Award 2014 • Energy Storage System launched at University of Wolverhampton – November 2019 • Alex Thompson featured and interviewed on Sky News May 2020 regarding the supply of PPE • AceOn selected as the home battery storage experts for the MCS Future Installer stand at the London ExcCel Futurebuild exhibition March 2020 • AceOn chosen by both the Association for Public Service Excellence to be their exclusive approved National Partner on 1 July 2020 – a great way to celebrate AceOn’s 10th Anniversary! • AceOn selected as the National Housing Federation’s Exclusive National Sector Supplier partner • AceOn Energy & AceOn Products Ltd formed May 2020 • AceOn’s Virtual Power Plant, RENEWERGY, launched at UK-Wide APSE Webinar ACEON GROUP – THE STORY CONTINUES…

“The Best Way To Predict The Future Is To Invent It” “Offering solutions today for tomorrow’s world”

AceOn Group THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME +44 (0)1952 293 388 Unit 9B Stafford Park 12 [email protected] [email protected] Telford www.aceongroup.com [email protected] TF3 3BJ