UGE Announces Q4 2020 Project and Corporate Updates

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - January 13, 2021) - UGE International Ltd. (TSXV: UGE) (OTCQB: UGEIF) (the "Company" or "UGE"), a leader in the commercial and community solar sector, is pleased to announce the following operational updates from the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2020.

UGE USA: Project Development and Deployment Accelerated Compared to Q4 2019

In Q4 2020, two of UGE USA's New York City projects reached commercial operation after commencing deployment earlier in the year. One of the projects, located in Queens, is UGE's third operational self-financed project in the US. The other project, located in Staten Island, was sold to a buyer.

UGE also began initial development for two additional projects in Staten Island, totaling 700kWdc, and secured a 750kW community solar project in Queens, which will utilize an innovative rooftop carport design. By quarter-end, UGE also commenced deployment for one project in New York City and another in Westchester, New York.

UGE's Maine development accelerated last quarter, as UGE completed site assessments for fifteen projects, some of which are already in our backlog while others are currently in pipeline, to make critical decisions about next steps for each project. In addition to signing another lease for a 5.4MW site, UGE's first Maine community solar project also reached commercial operation.

As a result, as of December 31, 2020, the Company now has its first three projects in operation in the USA, with a total rated capacity of 0.6MW, which is expected to grow significantly throughout 2021.

UGE Philippines: First Self-Financed Project Operational, Additional Projects Expected Online This Month

UGE Philippines brought the Company's first self-financed project to commercial operation in Q4, with the second scheduled to reach commercial operation this week. Additionally, UGE Philippines closed project financing on a project for a packaging company in Manila, which commenced deployment within the quarter.

UGEngineering: Multiple Engagements Completed Across Jurisdictions

UGEngineering finished 2020 by closing out projects and commencing new contracts. The team completed engineering packages for a ground mount project in Africa, submitted drawings for an 860kW project for the City of Toronto, delivered interconnection engineering work for a utility scale client in California, and started an engagement in Ontario for a 500kW net metering project. The business unit is positioned for productive and busy 2021. The business unit is not involved in the development, deployment, or financing of these projects.

UGE Corporate: Expanded Leadership Team, Improved Balance Sheet

UGE expanded its leadership group in Q4, appointing Marissa Lauder to Chief Financial Officer and promoting Tyler Adkins to Chief Revenue Officer.

In addition, as previously announced, the Company closed a CAD$1.6m private placement, received approximate proceeds of CAD$0.5m from the exercise of options and warrants, and received court approval for the wind down of the EPC services business.

About UGE

UGE delivers immediate savings to businesses through the low cost of solar energy. We help commercial and industrial clients become more competitive by providing low cost distributed renewable energy solutions at no upfront cost and maximum long-term benefit. With over 400MW of global experience, we work daily to power a more sustainable world. Visit us at www.ugei.com.

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