⚡ 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 Renaissance"

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

FINAL RECOMMENDATION: MAYBE

This report provides a comprehensive due diligence analysis for the potential BESS project site located at 1480 Renaissance Drive in Park Ridge, Illinois. The analysis reveals a site with a significant financial incentive via its Energy Community status, but this is counterbalanced by critical unknowns and high-risk factors related to grid interconnection and local zoning. The project warrants further, low-cost investigation to address key go/no-go questions before significant capital is committed. The overall BESS Suitability Score is 49/100.

1. Site Access & Topography

The subject property is located within a developed commercial office park, which presents both advantages and challenges.

• Road Access & Equipment Delivery: Access is listed as "Public" and is directly off Renaissance Drive. Given its location in a suburban Chicago commercial zone near major highways (I-294), road quality is expected to be excellent and fully paved. Access for standard and heavy-haul trucks delivering battery containers, inverters, and the main power transformer should be feasible. A final route survey is required to confirm the absence of any low-clearance bridges or restrictive turning radii on the final approach to the site.
• Terrain & Site Conditions: As a developed commercial lot, the site is presumed to be graded and relatively flat, which is ideal for BESS construction as it minimizes civil engineering costs. The existing infrastructure (paved parking lots, established drainage) could potentially be leveraged.
• Heavy Equipment Access: The primary concern is not the