⚡ 1480 RENAISSANCE DR

TO: Sunland America Corp. Development Committee

FROM: Senior BESS Site Evaluation Analyst

DATE: October 26, 2023

SUBJECT: Comprehensive Site Diligence Analysis for "Project O'Hare"

Property: 1480 RENAISSANCE DR, Park Ridge, Cook County, IL (APN: 09221100050000)

This report provides a comprehensive due diligence analysis for the property located at 1480 Renaissance Dr. in Park Ridge, IL. The site is a developed commercial parcel, currently hosting a multi-story office building. The analysis evaluates the property's suitability for a distribution-scale (≤5MW) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project.

1. Site Access & Topography

Road Access & Feasibility: The site exhibits excellent logistical characteristics. It is located within the "Presidents Plaza" office park, immediately adjacent to Interstate 294 and major arterial roads like W Higgins Rd. Access to the parcel is via Renaissance Drive, a wide, paved, and well-maintained commercial road. This existing infrastructure is more than adequate to support the delivery of heavy and oversized loads, including semi-trucks carrying battery containers, pad-mount transformers, and switchgear.

Terrain & Equipment Access: As a developed commercial site in a suburban Chicago environment, the topography is flat and graded. The likely buildable area is a portion of the existing asphalt parking lot. This eliminates the need for significant civil work or grading, reducing construction costs and timelines. Heavy equipment, including a large crane for setting the transformer and BESS containers, can be easily staged and operated on the paved surface. No immediate overhead