WIND ENERGY BUSINESS PLAN

I. Executive Summary

Company Description

PrairieGrid Energy—named to reflect Midwest prairies and national grid integration—operates as an independent power producer based in Des Moines, Iowa. We work in the U.S. renewable energy sector, developing, owning, and operating utility-scale wind farms that deliver clean electricity directly to the national grid. Our core offerings are long-term contracted wind power projects using state-of-the-art turbines and staged development to reduce capital risk and accelerate commercial operations. One-line: we build scalable, grid-ready wind capacity for long-term offtake.

We execute site development, permitting, construction, grid interconnection, and long-term asset management for multiple projects in phased rollouts. What sets us apart is our multi-project approach, emphasis on domestic energy independence, and securing long-term contracts that stabilize cash flows. Target customers are regional utilities, corporate offtakers, and capacity market participants in the U.S. Short-term goal: bring the first 150 MW online in 24 months. Long-term goal: scale to 1 GW of owned capacity within seven years. One-line: phased growth with contract-backed revenue drives our resilience.

Problem

Critical grid instability and price volatility persist because the U.S. power system remains heavily tied to fossil-fuel markets and lacks sufficient utility-scale renewable capacity that can serve as reliable base load. Businesses and communities face rising and unpredictable electricity costs, growing regulatory pressure to decarbonize, and increasing risk from aging transmission and generation assets.

The market currently underserves the need for large-scale, domestic, and price-stable renewable supply. Independent, utility-scale wind producers that develop, own, and operate projects with long-term contracts and modern turbine technology are required to reduce fuel-price exposure, meet sustainability mandates, and improve local grid reliability—making a phased, multi-project approach from a Des Moines–based operator a necessary solution.

Solution

We address U.S. energy price volatility, grid instability, and the shortage of long-term renewable supply by developing and operating utility-scale wind farms that deliver clean, reliable electricity into the national grid.

We provide full lifecycle delivery—site prospecting, permitting, construction, commissioning, and long-term operations—and sell output under structured Power Purchase Agreements that offer fixed-price energy. We deploy advanced turbines and real-time SCADA controls to maximize availability, optimize output, and support grid interconnection for utilities and corporate offtakers.

One-liner: Utility-scale wind farms delivering predictable, grid-ready renewable energy under fixed-price PPAs.

Mission Statement

We accelerate America's transition to a sustainable future by delivering reliable, utility-scale wind energy that strengthens the national grid and fosters energy independence.

We commit to providing partners with long-term price stability and high-performance renewable assets while creating lasting value for communities, landowners, and investment partners.

Through innovation, integrity, and a phased growth model, we aim to be a leading force in the U.S. clean energy landscape.

Key Success Factors

Our success hinges on site selection, finance, technical partners, commercial contracts, and operational reliability.

• High-wind site acquisition & grid interconnection — secure sites with proven wind resource and timely interconnection approvals.
• Phased financial model — build cumulative revenue and reinvest to support continuous expansion.
• Top-tier turbine and EPC partnerships — ensure projects meet technical and construction standards.
• Long-term PPAs with credit-worthy counterparties — lock predictable revenue and favorable contract terms.
• Operational excellence & high uptime — maximize energy delivery and REC revenue through strong O&M.

Financial Summary

Brief financial snapshot: launch in 2026 with rapid revenue and EBITDA growth as four major projects come online.

Financial requirements: cover the minimum cash shortfall of $52,120,000 (Dec-26); payback period is 48 months and breakeven occurs Jan-26.

Anticipated return: Return on Equity 130.52 with rapid EBITDA expansion through 2030.

Overall outlook: strong cash generation and high ROE driven by contracted energy sales.

Funding Requirements

The company launches in 2026 with a projected first-year EBITDA of $5,181,000 and requires targeted capital to bring four projects online and scale to $60M+ revenue by Year 5.