ArcStar Energy, LLC

ArcStar Energy is expert in all aspects of grid-tied commercial, industrial and municipal solar, wind, hydro and many other energy applications. We also have many years of experience in remote power for communications networks, integrated renewable/fossil plants for mines and remote communities. Our history in mission-critical power technologies and services enables us to deliver energy solutions designed to stand alone or integrate seamlessly with existing electrical infrastructure. 

Since 2008, ArcStar's core purpose has been to acquire, develop and monetize only the very best renewable asset investments. We do this for our investors and development partners. 

Our core expertise in structuring and financing power infrastructure investments is backed by decades of experience in site evaluation and acquisition, project development, EPC and O&M contracting and optimization of operations in utility, commercial and industrial energy systems. Our expertise in each of these domains is central to our ability to produce the best investment returns in renewable energy investments. 

Our investors, development partners and commercial/industrial clients benefit by:

• Generating long-term stable investment cash-flows and superior returns
• Locking down energy costs over long terms
• Driving energy expense reduction
• Increasing property and business valuations
• Increasing energy independence
• Enhancing public goodwill and perception
• Meeting environmental requirements and goals

Why now? 

The declining costs of solar and wind energy systems make renewable energy assets attractive investments and a necessary energy infrastructure consideration for utilities and commercial/industrial operations of all kinds. ArcStar's mission is to help our clients deploy, acquire, finance or monetize renewable energy assets that will achieve a rapid and significant return on investment. 

Investment, Acquisition and Development Services

A Complete Suite of Investment Transaction and Development Services 
ArcStar provides development advisory and investment transaction services to our established investors and development partners. ArcStar also provides independent due diligence and project valuation services to industry lenders, equity investors, project owners and operators. 

A energy generation plant is a long-term asset investment where initial decisions regarding the site, the system and the investment structure have long-term consequences. ArcStar's expertise, sophisticated financial tools and investment-grade methodologies ensure maximum energy production and investment returns over the 30+ year life of these assets. 

Site Survey and Resource Assessment: The Basis for Valuation 
A detailed investment-grade survey which records: 

• All physical characteristics of the site relating to solar development
• An assessment of overall site quality
• An assessment of fuel resources
• Identification of all cost factors affecting development
• Identification of all risk factors affecting development

Project Pro Forma Financial Analysis: The Basis for Investment 
A detailed investment-grade financial model which includes: 

• Development costs
• System costs
• Energy production calculations
• Operating expenses
• Incentive impacts
• Tax and depreciation impacts
• Optimal debt to equity ratio
• Pro Forma Income Statement
• Pro Forma Cash Flow
• Pro Forma Balance Sheet
• Asset residual values and discounted forward cash flows

System and Service Contracting: Maximum Performance and Maximum Value 
Fully managed or component-level: 

• Site and system layouts
• System design
• Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracting
• Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contracting
• Warranties and Service Level Agreement contracting
• Investment grade contracts provided

Implementation Management Services: Execution, On time and On Budget 
Fully managed or component-level: 

• Permits and authorizations (land, environmental, construction, etc.)
• FIT process management (Ontario)
• Project management
• Interconnection management
• Community and landowner relations

Asset Management: Maximizing Production and Investment Returns 
Fully managed or component-level: 

• Special Purpose Entity (SPE) formation and administration
• System performance metrics and reporting
• System management and administration (O&M and Warranty)
• Vendor/service provider management
• Remote monitoring
• Revenue billing and collections
• General accounting
• Legal and tax management
• Insurance sourcing and administration
• Investor relations and reporting