SOLARPLUS ™ SolarPLUS™ brings together BrightSource’s market-leading solar thermal high-efficiency power generating technology with proven molten salt storage. 1999 Harrison St., Suite 2150 Oakland, CA 94612 510-550-8161 www.brightsourceenergy.com “BrightSource’s SolarPLUS™ solar thermal power plants will empower utilities with a flexible power source that meets electricity demand at peak, can be used to further lower wholesale power costs, and supports grid reliability by providing ancillary services and improved resource adequacy.” A NEW THERMAL PLANT SOLUTION FOR UTILITIES Benefits: • Extending the production of electricity into later parts of the day when it is most valued by utilities • Reducing the cost of renewable power by increasing a plant’s capacity factor and offering higher efficiencies than competing solar thermal power plants • Providing utilities with greater operational flexibility to shape production to meet changing utility customer demand • Offering utilities and grid operators additional operational and market value, by providing balancing and shaping capabilities, as well as ancillary services to support a reliable grid PROVEN LEADERSHIP IN SOLAR ENERGY BrightSource Energy is a leader in the design and development of concentrating solar thermal technology used to produce high-value electricity and steam for power, petroleum and process markets worldwide. HIGH EFFICIENCY SOLAR THERMAL POWER PLANTS WITH STORAGE SolarPLUS™ plants extend the reliable and firm power output of a BrightSource solar thermal power system. They help utilities meet critical late peak demand when it’s most valued; reduce the cost of energy by increasing a plant’s capacity factor; and provide operational flexibility to ensure a reliable grid.