Solar Power Generation at MetLife Stadium NRG FACT SHEET

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East Rutherford, NJ

Quick Facts This project represents the second-largest building- integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) panel installation in the U.S. INFINITE light color capabilities 1,350 solar panels combine to generate 25X the power needed for the NRG Solar RingTM LED lights

The LED lights in the NRG Solar RingTM have infinite color 1,350 capabilities, displaying the two home teams’ colors, or solar panels colors for any stadium event combine to generate 25X About 10 percent of the stadium’s seating is now covered power needed for TM NRG Solar RingTM LED lights seating, thanks to the NRG Solar Ring above

NRG: O cial MetLife Stadium energy provider

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Solar power from NRG — making Touchdown! electricity and making a statement Requiring significant p ecision and logistics, NRG NRG is the official wer provider for the site of the 2014 assembled the 47 bays of the solar ring on the ground pro football championship — MetLife Stadium — and we’re and installed them on the stadium frame above with the bringing it to light with another complete power solution help of 300-and 500-ton cranes. And NRG incorporated that showcases renewable energy in a sensational display. a snow jack and gutter system assisted by lasers that constantly measure accumulated snow weight, alerting TM Encircling the stadium’s top level is the NRG Solar Ring . system operators when removal is necessary. Now, the Comprising 1,350 solar panels, it generates electricity lights always shine bright on game nights, and the sensitive on-site for MetLife Stadium, including power to illuminate equipment is safe from damage due to snow accumulation. vibrant LED lights incorporated throughout — 25 times the power needed for the lights. That excess generation is fed NRG and pro football — a natural into the stadium for other clean power use. partnership These lights are special. MetLife Stadium is the only The energy solution at MetLife Stadium is one of a series stadium in the nation that is home to two di erent NFL of pro football stadium projects developed by NRG. Every teams, so the ring shines bright with either home team’s solution exemplifies the abili y to incorporate the function colors on game night. And while the color change from and beauty of solar into both new and existing architecture. green to blue is important, it doesn’t stop there; the ring Other stadium energy projects include FedExField in can display infini e colors, creating a striking scene for any Landover, MD; Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, event in the venue. PA; and Patriot Place, adjacent to Gillette Stadium in One challenge to installation was that the solar panels Foxborough, MA. that make the ring on top of MetLife Stadium had to be installed 180 feet above the ground. Additionally, snow accumulation on the panels needed to be accounted for once they were operational.

NRG Energy, Inc. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: 211 Carnegie Center Jeff Hollan Princeton, NJ 08540 Media 609.524.4500 760.710.3828 www.nrgenergy.com jeff.holland@n genergy.com

NRG is a registered servicemark of NRG Energy, Inc. © 2013 NRG Energy, Inc. All rights reserved. NRG.1671

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Landover, MD

Quick Facts 10 Contract signing to final installation took just three electric vehicle months — despite interruptions from an earthquake (EV) and a hurricane charging stations installed at the stadium This is the largest solar power installation in the metropolitan D.C. area

More than Thin solar film lines the top of a 30-foot statue of a quarterback near the stadium entrance, known as 8k TM total solar panels Solar Man combine to generate 2 MW More than 7,600 solar panels cover an 841-space of peak power parking structure

More than 700 solar panels are incorporated into the stadium and ramp structure (525 conventional panels and 188 translucent panels)

NRG: O cial FedExField energy provider

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Solar power from NRG — making It’s in the details electricity and making a statement The NRG attention to every fan’s game day experience As the NRG team was formulating a complete energy goes beyond panels and power. Even the tailgating solution for FedExField, officials with the oup expressed experience was accounted for with the height of the the desire to integrate renewable technologies into the parking structure panels. A typical pass with a football stadium. They needed it done quickly — in time for the averages about 14 feet in height. The panel ceiling upcoming opening game in September. This was a structure is 16 feet high, enough for the occasional “long ball.” no-huddle project that only NRG could execute. And as fans move up and down the stadium ramp structure, the incorporation of translucent solar panels Touchdown! ensures that the view of the nation’s capital remains intact. Contract signing to final installation ook just three months — despite back-to-back interruptions from an Enhancing the solution with earthquake and a hurricane. NRG provided the stadium electric-vehicle charging stations with the ability to generate more than 2 MW of peak Completing the solution are 10 electric vehicle (EV) power on-site — the largest solar power installation in the charging stations that allow fans to charge their cars metropolitan D.C. area. before heading home. They are part of the eVgo network The project incorporated three separate solar applications. (evgonetwork.com), the nation’s fi st privately funded More than 7,600 solar panels are part of an 841-space electric vehicle charging infrastructure. parking structure that provides both clean power and protection from the elements. For the stadium’s NRG and pro football — a natural ramp structure, 188 translucent solar panels and 525 partnership conventional panels were incorporated into the existing The energy project at FedExField is one of a series of architecture. And more than just squares and rectangles, pro football stadium projects developed by NRG. Every thin solar film lines the op of a 30-foot statue of a solution exemplifies the abili y to incorporate the function quarterback near the entrance, known as Solar ManTM. and beauty of solar into both new and existing architecture. Other stadium energy projects include Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA; Patriot Place, adjacent to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA; and MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.

NRG Energy, Inc. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: 211 Carnegie Center Jeff Hollan Princeton, NJ 08540 Media 609.524.4500 760.710.3828 www.nrgenergy.com jeff.holland@n genergy.com

NRG is retaining the Renewable Energy Credits associated with the project and the right to sell those Renewable Energy Credits. NRG is a registered servicemark of NRG Energy, Inc. © 2013 NRG Energy, Inc. All rights reserved. NRG.1671

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Foxborough, MA

Quick Facts Renewable energy project was incorporated with minimal interruption for visitors

Combination The conventional solar panels used are among the most of more than powerful in existence today — 327 watts per panel 3k standard and translucent solar panels make up the NRG transformed an open-air retail complex into a state- NRG Solar CanopyTM of-the-art, visually stunning retail destination, bringing the atmosphere to life with infinite-color LED lighting

Ten percent of the NRG Solar CanopyTM panels used are translucent

The conventional rooftop panels are held by a specially NRG: O cial Gillette Stadium and Patriot Place energy provider engineered plastic racking system, with each section snapping securely into place

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Solar power from NRG — making while also keeping the atmosphere alive with infini e-color electricity and making a statement LED lighting. And installation took place only at night, meaning minimal interruption for the retailers below — As sustainable power technologies evolve from emerging and scoring the extra point! to proven, a broader range of tailored projects for the generation of renewable energy is taking shape. A good It’s in the details example is Patriot Place, the popular restaurants-and- The NRG attention to every fan’s game day experience retail destination next to Gillette Stadium. goes beyond panels and power. Ten percent of the panels used at Patriot Place are translucent. The conventional Here, NRG has developed and installed a solar energy panels installed on the rooftops are held by a generation facility that is integrated into the center’s state-of-the-art engineered plastic racking system, existing Marketplace. Made of more than 3,000 each section snapping securely into place. Because of conventional and translucent building-integrated this, frame integrity is ensured, as very few holes were photovoltaic (BIPV) solar panels, this combined solution drilled for installation. And the placement of the panels generates clean, renewable power at the Patriot Place was completed in just two weeks. installation. And the NRG Solar Canopy also serves to shield Patriot Place visitors from the weather by partially NRG and pro football — a natural covering the site’s outdoor walkways. partnership While this phase of the project called for installation of The energy project at Patriot Place is one of a series of pro solar panels on top of the North Marketplace, one of the football stadium projects developed by NRG. Every project immediate challenges was ensuring protection from the solution exemplifies the abili y to incorporate the function elements and a positive experience for the guests below. and beauty of solar into both new and existing architecture. Other stadium energy projects include FedExField in Touchdown! Landover, MD; Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA; For Patriot Place, not only did NRG provide a power and MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. generation facility that is state-of-the-art, but the team transformed an exposed, open-air retail complex into a visually stunning retail destination. NRG generates power

NRG Energy, Inc. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: 211 Carnegie Center Jeff Hollan Princeton, NJ 08540 Media 609.524.4500 760.710.3828 www.nrgenergy.com jeff.holland@n genergy.com

NRG is retaining the Renewable Energy Credits associated with the project and the right to sell those Renewable Energy Credits. NRG is a registered servicemark of NRG Energy, Inc. © 2013 NRG Energy, Inc. All rights reserved. NRG.1671

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Philadelphia, PA

Quick Facts More than 11k At 3 MW of peak power, this project includes the largest solar panels installed solar array in the Philadelphia area, as well as in any pro at the stadium complex football stadium 3 MW of peak power, largest solar array in the Philadelphia area To protect against intense vibrations from fireworks launched after touchdowns, enhanced structural features were integrated into many of the framed solar panel modules 14 With visually attractive solar panel arrangements micro-wind turbines incorporated into stadium entrance areas, every visitor complement this project sees the team’s commitment to sustainable energy use

A custom braking system was installed for the 14 micro-wind turbines, ensuring immediate stoppage if ever necessary

NRG: O cial Lincoln Financial Field energy provider

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Solar power from NRG — making Enhancements were also incorporated for the 14 electricity and making a statement micro-wind turbines. A braking system was installed, ensuring immediate stoppage if ever necessary. The NRG team delivered to Lincoln Financial Field a NRG goes beyond being the official Li oln Financial Field stadiumwide energy solution that also included energy provider. We’ve introduced sustainability, once on-site power generation. Combining both wind- and again, to the national stage. From a renewable energy solar-powered elements, this electricity generation project standpoint, the solar panels represent the largest array consists of more than 11,000 solar panels placed on the of its kind in the Philadelphia area — as well as for any pro south facade of the stadium, the stadium’s canopy roof, football stadium — generating up to 3 MW of power and adjacent pavilions and also over the stadium parking lot. demonstrating the team’s commitment to production of Rounding out the project are 14 energy-generating clean energy. micro-wind turbines placed along the top of the stadium over the north and south end zones. It’s in the details One of the challenges for the Lincoln Financial Field The NRG attention to every fan’s game day experience project was that not only did the panels need to withstand goes beyond panels and power. Visually attractive solar exposure to the elements, but the rooftop panels also panel arrangements are incorporated into stadium needed protection from potential malfunction caused by entrance areas, ensuring that every visitor sees the team’s shock waves from fi eworks launched from above during commitment to production of sustainable energy. And way games, which could cause the panels to short. up high, the 14 micro-wind turbines are painted to match Touchdown! the precise gray used in team colors. NRG installed the 11,000 solar panels in framed modules, NRG and pro football — a natural as well as robust mounting structures capable of partnership withstanding extreme wind and weather. To protect panels near the fi eworks launched at each touchdown, The energy generation project at Lincoln Financial NRG undertook extensive integrity testing and Field is one of a series of pro football stadium projects incorporated enhanced structural features into developed by NRG. Every solution exemplifies the abili y to those units, ensuring increased protection from incorporate the function and beauty of solar into both new the intense vibrations. and existing architecture. Other stadium energy projects include FedExField in Landover, MD; Patriot Place, adjacent to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA; and MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.

NRG Energy, Inc. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: 211 Carnegie Center Jeff Hollan Princeton, NJ 08540 Media 609.524.4500 760.710.3828 www.nrgenergy.com jeff.holland@n genergy.com

NRG is retaining the Renewable Energy Credits associated with the project and the right to sell those Renewable Energy Credits. NRG is a registered servicemark of NRG Energy, Inc. © 2013 NRG Energy, Inc. All rights reserved. NRG.1671

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