Fund Objectives

The Micro-Generation Technology Fund, formed in 1997 and completed in 2008, provided equity capital to entrepreneurial companies that were developing and introducing to the market micro-generation technologies and related systems. The capital base of the Fund was provided by diversified electric utility companies.

In addition to the potential for attractive investment returns, the Fund provided Investors with:

• Early information on unique and proprietary technologies that could be critical to successful execution of a micro-generation technology strategy.
• Acquisition opportunities and partnering relationships that will provide them with competitive advantage in areas where they seek technology leadership.
• Advice and counsel as requested on micro-generation business opportunities and strategy.

Our most recent fund, SC Green Tech Ventures, completed at the end of 2009, focused on four areas in the alternative energy investment space:

• Solar energy, particularly high efficiency crystalline silicon based systems, CIGS, and other novel technologies with the potential to dominate the market.
• Hydrogen systems, including SOFC's, disruptive innovations in PEMFC's, hydrogen production and hydrogen storage.
• Biofuels, with particular emphasis on cellulosic ethanol technologies.
• Advanced battery technologies offering substantial improvements in performance and cost effectiveness.

Aretê principals continue to make investments in the alternative energy space, focusing on companies with paradigm shifting potential.

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