⚡ 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 APN 09221100050000 (1480 Renaissance Dr, Park Ridge, IL)

This report provides a comprehensive due diligence analysis for the property located at 1480 Renaissance Drive in Park Ridge, Cook County, Illinois, for its potential as a distribution-scale (≤5MW) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project. The analysis identifies significant potential due to strong financial incentives but flags critical unknowns related to grid access and regulatory approval that must be resolved before committing further resources.

1. Site Access & Topography

Road Access & Feasibility: The site has excellent access. It is located in a well-developed commercial office park directly off Renaissance Drive, a paved, public road. This road connects to major thoroughfares, providing straightforward access from regional highways for equipment delivery. The existing road network is designed to handle commercial traffic, including semi-trailers, which would be used to deliver battery containers, inverters, and the main power transformer.

Terrain & Heavy Equipment: The topography of the Chicago metropolitan area is exceptionally flat, and this site is no exception. Based on aerial imagery, the parcel is fully developed with an office building and associated surface parking. This flat, graded condition is ideal for BESS construction, as it will minimize civil engineering and site preparation costs. The existing asphalt parking lot provides a stable, pre-compacted surface suitable for crane operations and staging during construction, which is a significant advantage.

Easement Concerns: As a developed commercial parcel, it is certain to have existing utility easements for power, water, and telecommunications. A preliminary title report is required to identify the location and scope of these easements to ensure they do not conflict with the proposed BESS footprint. However, since access is directly from a public road, no off-site access easements are anticipated to be necessary.

2. Environmental Constraints

FEMA Flood Zone: