The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our
unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes
appearing elsewhere in this report on Form 10-Q. In addition to historical
information, this discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements
that involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Our actual results may
differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as
a result of certain factors, including but not limited to those set forth under
"Risk Factors" in our Form 10-K, as filed with the
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The information in this report contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact made in this report are forward looking. In particular, the statements herein regarding industry prospects and future results of operations or financial position are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "believes," "estimates," "intends", "plans", "could," "possibly," "probably," anticipates," "projects," "expects," "may," "will," or "should," "designed to," "designed for," or other variations or similar words or language. No assurances can be given that the future results anticipated by the forward-looking statements will be achieved. Forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Our actual results may differ significantly from management's expectations.
Although these forward-looking statements reflect the good faith judgment of our management, such statements can only be based upon facts and factors currently known to us. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. As a result, our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those set forth below under the caption "Risk Factors." For these statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You should not unduly rely on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they were made. They give our expectations regarding the future but are not guarantees. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required by law.
General Business Overview
The Company was originally incorporated on
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The Company's common stock is currently quoted on the OTC Markets under the symbol "GSFI.".
We are a marketer and contractor of solar systems to underrepresented and/or
growing market segments to homeowners, landowners, commercial building owners in
The Company will be relying on both
It is anticipated that when projects commence, both RED and
For example, we anticipate paying
However, we have not yet entered into any specific agreements for projects with
either RED or
Solar Systems
The Company intends to generate initial revenue by arranging for the design, installation, operation, maintenance, repair and replacement of solar systems on the top of buildings pursuant to leases it has entered into with the owners of these properties, which leases are discussed in "Plan of Operations" (the Solar Leases). We currently rely on RED and other vendors for the design, manufacture and installation of the solar systems we market and sell. These vendors will be paid on a project by project basis for the design, materials, manufacturing and installation of each solar system. We will be required to pay for the products and services needed to build these systems before their completion and before these systems will be able to produce electricity, and before we will be able to generate revenues from the sale of that electricity to electric utility companies or customers. Once these solar systems have commenced operations, and depending on the regulatory regime, electric utility policies and other circumstances of the areas in which a solar system is built, the Company will then market net metering agreements under which the electricity generated by the system is sold to the customer's local utility company.
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"Community Solar" is a collection of solar panels in a publicly shared space that generates electricity from the sun.
These panels are placed near homes and in neighborhoods where they can provide maximum benefit to people who typically may not have the ability to use solar power.
We endeavor to make the move to solar energy simple for our customers by identifying quality product manufacturers and installers and arranging the financing, design, permitting, construction and maintenance of our energy solutions. We work with a group of contractors who design, procure, permit, install, and interconnect a suitable solar energy solution to the utility grid, simplifying the installation of solar systems. Although we have engaged third-party manufacturers for production and distribution logistics, we will be the party who communicates with the customers throughout the entire period of services of our energy solutions.
The Company's strategy to increase sales will be to offer fundamentally unique solar power systems, including those designed by RED or other comparable designers, and to introduce a highly customizable and personalized approach to after-sales customer service through a unique type of contractual relationship with its customers.
During the next six months it is the Company's plan to:
· Raise capital to build more solar systems and increase its marketing of Community Solar projects. · Initiate aggressive online and offline marketing campaigns to build our brand, market awareness, and recognition. · Increase sales via increased advertising and marketing campaigns. · Hire additional key employees to help strengthen the Company.
We plan to work with (i) private homeowners, (ii) local roofing companies, (iii)
solar installation companies, (iv) custom homebuilders, (v) mass-market
homebuilders and (vi) and commercial building and multi-unit residential owners.
Our target market is commercial building and property owners in
Description of Products and Services
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The Company believes that its revenues in key regions will be derived directly from agreements that lease solar systems that we arrange the building of to our customers. Pursuant to these agreements, the Company, owns, operates, and maintains the solar system, and a host customer agrees to site the system on its property. The Company will then attempt to enter into net metering agreements to sell electric output from the solar services provider for a predetermined period (usually twenty-five years) to the host's local utility. This financial arrangement allows the host customer to receive stable and low-cost electricity, while the solar services provider or another party acquires valuable financial benefits, such as tax credits and income generated from the sale of electricity. The Company would be responsible for the development, design, and the administration of the project, obtaining permits, financing, and managing the solar system, and well as its installation and maintenance.
The Company does not expect to enter into agreements for the design, construction or installation of any solar facilities until it has obtained all necessary approvals for the installation of the system from local authorities and entered into a net metering agreement with the applicable utility. Moreover, pursuant to the terms of the Company's existing leases, the Company is similarly not required to pay rent to the owner until it begins generating revenue through a net metering agreement. If, however, the Company commences, or engages a contractor to commence, the development, construction or installation of a solar system prior to entering into a net metering agreement, there can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in entering into a net metering agreement following the facility's completion and the Company may be required to seek alternative means to recoup the investment in the facility, such as a purchase power agreement, for example, of which there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to find such an arrangement or find one on terms that are favorable to the Company.
An interconnection agreement is generally required from the applicable local electricity utility to interconnect a solar energy system with the utility grid. In almost all cases, interconnection agreements are standard form agreements that have been pre-approved by the local public utility commission or other regulatory body with jurisdiction over interconnection. As such, no additional regulatory approvals are required once interconnection agreements are signed. We would prepare and submit these agreements on behalf of our customers to ensure compliance with interconnection rules. Under this business model, the host customer buys the services produced by our solar energy solutions rather than the solution itself.
We expect to function as the project coordinator, arranging the financing, design, permitting, and construction of the system. We plan to purchase the solar panels for the project from a PV manufacturer, who provides warranties for system equipment. The installers we initially plan to contract with will design the system, specify the appropriate system components, and may perform the follow-up maintenance over the life of the PV system. Although we may eventually develop an in-house team of installers, we currently do not have such a team. Once the construction agreement is signed, a typical installation is expected to be completed in three to six months.
Plan of Operations
We intend to pursue the development of our solar greenhouses, sales of Community
Solar installations, and development of Company owned Community Solar
installations. Development of solar greenhouses is dependent upon or continued
relationship with RED and
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We expect to use the net proceeds received from our Regulation A offering in our efforts related to research and development in conjunction with RED and exploration of market opportunities, as well as for working capital and other general corporate purposes. Our anticipated costs include employee salaries and benefits, compensation paid to consultants, capital costs for research and other equipment, costs associated with development activities including travel and administration, legal expenses, sales and marketing costs, general and administrative expenses, and other costs associated with a development-stage company. We do not anticipate increasing the number of employees because the Company intends to use independent contractors; however, this is highly dependent on the nature of our development efforts. We anticipate adding employees in the areas of sales and marketing, and general and administrative functions as required to support our efforts. We expect to incur consulting expenses related to technology development and other efforts as well as legal and related expenses to protect our intellectual property.
The amounts that we actually spend for any specific purpose may vary significantly, and will depend on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the pace of progress of our commercialization and development efforts, actual needs with respect to product testing, research and development, market conditions, and changes in or revisions to our marketing strategies, as well as any legal or regulatory changes which may ensue. In addition, we may use a portion of any net proceeds to acquire complementary products, technologies or businesses; however, we do not have plans for any acquisitions at this time. We will have significant discretion in the use of any net proceeds. Investors will be relying on the judgment of our management regarding the application of the proceeds of any sale of our common stock.
There is a current market trend of declining prices in solar power cells and solar power modules. Although our solar power greenhouse is projected to have both a significant advantage of both cost and efficiency, which we believe would minimize the effects of the trend, there is no certainty that government, commercial and retail consumers will continue to enter into the solar market.
If we are unable to raise the net proceeds from our Regulation A Offering that we believe are needed to fund or business plan, we may be required to scale back our development plans by reducing expenditures for employees, consultants, business development and marketing efforts, and other envisioned expenditures. This could reduce our ability to commercialize our technology or require us to seek further funding earlier, or on less favorable terms, than if we had raised the full amount of the offering.
If management is unable to implement its proposed business plan or employ alternative financing strategies, it does not presently have any alternative proposals. In that event, investors should anticipate that their investment may be lost and there may be no ability to profit from this investment.
We cannot assure you that our development products will be approved or accepted, that we will ever earn revenues sufficient to support our operations or that we will ever be profitable. Furthermore, since we have no committed source of financing, we cannot assure you that we will be able to raise money as and when we need it to continue our operations. If we cannot raise funds as and when we need them, we may be required to severely curtail, or even to cease our operations.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
This discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of
operations are based on our financial statements that have been prepared under
accounting principle generally accepted in
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A summary of significant accounting policies is included in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements included in this Registration Statement. Of these policies, we believe that the following items are the most critical in preparing our financial statements.
Use of Estimates
Preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company accounts for its stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation, which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees and directors to be recognized in the financial statements, based on their fair value. The Company measures share-based compensation to consultants in accordance with ASC 505-50, Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees, and recognizes the fair value of the award over the period the services are rendered or goods are provided.
Most Recent accounting pronouncements
Refer to Note 1 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Impact of Most Recent Accounting Pronouncements
There were no recent accounting pronouncements that have had a material effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations.
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