Development of Micro Hydro
Pilot Projects in Africa(Ultra Low Head Micro Hydro Power: ULH-MHP)

August 27, 2016

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Company Profile Japan Asia Group Limited (JAG) A Holding Company Publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Through its group companies, engages in various types of business• Green Energy Business:
Photovoltaic, Wind Power, Hydro Power• Geospatial Information Consulting Business:
Aerial Survey, Disaster Defense• Green Property Business:
Smart-city Development (Energy Saving Town by IT)• Financial Services Business:
Securities Brokerage, Asset Management

 JAG Seabell Co., Ltd. (Seabell) Became a group company of JAG in 2014
 Invented Ultra Low Head Micro Hydro Turbine System, STREAM in 2008
 Developing STREAM Business in Japan, Asia and Africa( India, Vietnam, Myanmar, Korea, Kenya and Ethiopia)
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Main Product of Seabell
Ultra Low Head Micro Hydro Turbine SystemSTREAMⓇ(Patented in 50 countries) Renewable & Low Carbon Low Emission Energy generating for 24 hours
 Vertical Dual Axis Turbine System for efficient Water Energy conversion
 Easy installation in existing waterways (no need for dam or penstock) Suitable for Off-grid power system Easy Transfer of Technology

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STREAM Installation
STREAM Installation in Existing Waterways
Trash Rack

STREAM
Head/Slant

STREAM No bypass canal is required.
 Multiple units can be directly installed into the spillway.

Minimizing the Construction Cost and Period
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STREAM Global Installation
More than 60 Units of Stream were Installed globally

KOREA
INDIA

VIETNAMETHIOPIAMYANMARJAPANMore than 50 Units

KENYA

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STREAM Installation in Kenya
MWEA Irrigation Canal Project
Project Outline
 Location : MWEA irrigation canal, Kirinyaga county, Kenya(about 100km from Nairobi)
 Sponsor : UNIDO
 Installed : In 2015
 Rated Output : 15kW x 2 units Water volume : 2.0㎥/sec Head : 1.6m

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STREAM Installation in Ethiopia

Fentale Irrigation Canal Project
Project Outline
 Location : Fentale irrigation canal, Oromia region, Ethiopia(about 160km from Addis Ababa)
 Sponsor : UNIDO
 Installed : In 2015
 Rated output : 30kW x 1 unit
 Water volume : 3.1㎥/sec Head : 2.2m

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How to Develop Clean Energy Projects in Africa
 Pros and Cons of New Power Projects by STREAM
The Project to supply electricity generated locally:• Enhances the Social Activities of the Local Communities• Creates the new temporary or permanent Jobs
• Develops the competences in Operating andMaintaining the Plant• Diffuses the concept of Clean Energy among people
Whereas:• Cost of Electricity supplied by STREAM is higher
than local electricity charge• IPP business by STREAM is not Feasible at themoment without Public Supports
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How to Develop Clean Energy Projects in Africa
 For the Further Development of STREAM projects
The following Commitments are still essential for driving theprojects in Africa:• The strong commitment in the Projects by the local Governments• Financial supports from Japanese Government (METI) or others• Coordination and Implementation of the Projects by UNIDO

Our Commitments are:• Further effort to reduce the price of the power unit, STREAM• Collaboration with local partners for development of EPC
business or Maintenance Business (including education forlocal people)• Transfer of technology for manufacturing STREAM locally

Our Future Goal in Africa
IPP/MHP Business with Private or Public Local Partners
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