⚡ 459 WHIG LN

TO: Sunland America Corp. Development Committee

FROM: Senior BESS Site Evaluation Analyst

DATE: October 26, 2023

SUBJECT: Comprehensive Site Diligence Analysis for "Project Clayton" - 459 WHIG LN, Gloucester, NJ

This report provides a comprehensive due diligence analysis for a potential Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project at 459 Whig Lane, Elk Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey. The analysis evaluates the site's suitability across key development pillars, including physical characteristics, grid access, environmental constraints, regulatory hurdles, and financial incentives.

1. Site Access & Topography

Road Access & Equipment Delivery: The site has frontage on Whig Lane, a public, two-lane local road. This provides direct and seemingly straightforward access for construction vehicles. A detailed route survey is required to assess the full path from the nearest major highway (e.g., Route 55) to the site, verifying turning radii, bridge weight limits, and overhead line clearances to ensure safe delivery of oversized and overweight equipment, such as the main power transformer and prefabricated battery enclosures.

Terrain & Buildability: Located in the Atlantic Coastal Plain region of Southern New Jersey, the site's topography is presumed to be flat to gently rolling, which is highly favorable for BESS construction. This is supported by the "Good" buildability rating and the high ratio of buildable acres (9.46) to total acres (10.12), suggesting minimal earthwork and grading will be required, thereby reducing civil construction costs.

Easement Concerns: The data indicates the Point of Interconnection (POI) is "Onsite," which is a major advantage. This suggests a 69 kV line traverses or is immediately adjacent to the parcel, potentially eliminating the need for a costly and time-consuming off-site gen-tie line and associated right-