Tampa Electric Company Tampa Electric Solar Project at

Tampa Electric Company Tampa Electric Solar Project at Tampa International Airport September 15, 2015 1

Tampa Electric Solar Project at TIA • 2 MWDC photovoltaic (PV) system located on the top floor of Tampa International Airport’s (TIA’s )Economy Parking Garage • Installation includes car canopy on a concrete structure in keeping with the design of the garage • Tampa Electric will own the canopy, PV system and energy output • Panels are Solar World SW 325 XL Mono (325 Watts) • Shaded parking for the roof was an added benefit for the customer • 25 year lease with TIA for the space 2

Tampa Electric Solar Project at TIA • RFP issued in December 2014 • EPC vendor (local vendor) selected in early 2015 • Glint Glare Study performed • City of Tampa permit issued in June 2015 • FAA approval in June 2015 • Construction activity commenced in July 2015 • Working closely with TIA on weekly plans and daily coordination given other construction work in the area. Commissioning planned for late December 2015. 3

Tampa Electric Solar Project at TIA • TIA is undergoing major renovations and additions to the airport property at the same time and location as the Solar Project 4

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Tampa Electric Solar Project at TIA • Communication and execution of the construction plan are critical when working around the many different TIA projects • Part of TIA’s renovation program is to include sustainability and efficiency projects - the solar project fit perfectly into those plans • TEC worked closely with TIA on an optimal design and location of the facility ultimately choosing the southern portion of the Economy Parking garage • At completion of the PV system, we will place a TV monitor display in a high traffic corridor of the airport to educate the public about the PV system 6

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Tampa Electric Company Latest Solar Project • Tampa Electric has announced that it is investigating the addition of a 25 MWDC PV project to its generation portfolio. The project will be constructed turnkey with an EPC firm. • The PV system will be sited near the Big Bend Station and the Manatee Viewing Center. • This generation resource will provide energy diversity and reduce fuel costs and will use existing Company land. • The site was selected due to its proximity to a 69 k. V transmission line and its visibility from US Highway 41 and the Company’s future Energy Technology Demonstration Center. • Tampa Electric is in the process of receiving bids from the marketplace and will soon determine the project’s next steps. 11

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