EX-10.31 6 plug-20201231xex10d31.htm EX-10.31

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Exhibit 10.31

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MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT
(DEMO EQUIPMENT)

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This Master Lease Agreement (this "Agreement"), dated as of April 10, 2019, is made between Wells Fargo Equipment Finance, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (together with its successors and assigns, the "Lessor"), and Plug Power Inc., a corporation incorporated under the laws of Delaware (the "Lessee"). Lessor and Lessee are referred to in this Agreement individually as a "Party" and, collectively, as the "Parties". Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meaning set forth for such terms in the Master Purchase Agreement (as defined below).

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WHEREAS, Lessor is in the business of owning and leasing equipment and has purchased and plans to continue to purchase, from time to time, certain fuel cell equipment from Lessee pursuant to the Master Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, between Lessor and Lessee (as the same may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the "Master Purchase Agreement") when and as the conditions to such purchase are met as provided herein;

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WHEREAS, Lessee desires to lease such fuel cell equipment as further described in this Agreement when and as the conditions to such lease are met as provided herein; and

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NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, representations, warranties and agreements hereinafter set forth, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the Parties agree as follows:

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1.LEASE; DEMO AGREEMENT. (a) Lessor agrees to lease to Lessee and Lessee agrees to lease from Lessor certain fuel cell equipment (the "Equipment") as further described in one or more schedules to this Agreement, each in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (each such schedule being a separate "Lease" and collectively, the "Leases"). The terms of this Agreement shall control and be effective as to each Lease, unless expressly amended or modified in writing. The Equipment shall be installed and placed in service at various locations within the continental United States as indicated in each Lease (each such location, and each location to which any Equipment is relocated pursuant to Section 8(b), a "Site"). The purchase by Lessor from Lessee of Equipment under the Master Purchase Agreement and the entering into by Lessor of each Lease for Equipment shall be subject to the satisfaction (or waiver by Lessor in its sole discretion) of the conditions precedent set forth in Section 11.

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(b)Lessee represents and warrants that, as of the execution and delivery of each Lease, the Equipment subject to such Lease: (i) is mechanically complete; (ii) has been fully tested at Lessee’s manufacturing facility, shown to operate as intended, and is ready for use; (iii) has no defects of which Lessee is aware that could reasonably be expected to prevent such Equipment from being operated as intended; (iv) is not subject to a power purchase agreement; (v) is not held or accounted for by Lessee as inventory in its sales or manufacturing business (other than its demonstration lease business); and (vi) is either (x) the subject of a Demo

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Agreement (as defined below) whereby daily and continuous operation of such Equipment at the applicable Site has begun, or (y) Lessee is actively seeking to cause such Equipment to be the subject of a Demo Agreement. A "Demo Agreement" means an agreement between Lessee and a customer or potential customer of Lessee (each, a "Demo Customer"), pursuant to which such Demo Customer is granted a right to use Equipment leased under a Lease at the applicable Site.

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(c)Lessee hereby covenants that in no event shall any Demo Agreement (i) transfer to a Demo Customer any ownership rights in Equipment, (ii) have a term (initially or as a result of an extension) that ends later than the then existing Lease Term of the related Lease or (iii) permit any Demo Customer to sublease Equipment or otherwise allow another person or entity to use Equipment.

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(d)In addition, Lessee covenants that in no event shall (i) any Demo Customer be a Disqualified Person (as defined below) for any portion of the term of the Demo Agreement to which it is a party or (ii) the entering into of any Demo Agreement or use of Equipment by any Demo Customer cause a loss, disallowance, reduction or recapture of the Tax Benefits (as defined in Section 18(a)). A "Disqualified Person" means: (i) the United States, any state or political subdivision thereof, any possession of the United States or any agency or instrumentality of any of the foregoing; (ii) any organization which is exempt from tax imposed by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time, and any successor thereto (the "Code") (including any former tax-exempt organization within the meaning of Section 168(h)(2)(E) of the Code); (iii) any Person who is not a "United States person" (within the meaning of Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code); (iv) any Indian tribal government described in Section 7701(a)(40) of the Code; (v) any “tax-exempt controlled entity” under Section 168(h)(6)(F) of the Code; (vi) any entity referred to in paragraph (4) of Section 54(j) of the Code; (vii) a mutual savings bank, cooperative bank, or domestic building and loan association to which Code Section 593 applies; (viii) a regulated investment company or real estate investment trust subject to taxation under subchapter M, chapter 1 of the Code; (ix) a cooperative organization described in Code Section 1381(a); and (x) a partnership or other pass-through entity (including a disregarded entity) a direct owner of which is described in clause (a)–(ix) or this clause (x); provided, that any such Person shall not be considered a Disqualified Person to the extent that (A) the exception under Section 168(h)(1)(D) of the Code applies with respect to the income from the use of the Equipment by that Person, (B) the Person is described within clause (iii) of this definition and the exception under Section 168(h)(2)(B)(i) of the Code applies with respect to the income from the use of the Equipment by such Person, or (C) such Person avoids being a "tax-exempt controlled entity" under Section 168(h)(6)(F) of the Code by making an election under Section 168(h)(6)(F)(ii) of the Code.

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2.TERM AND RENT. The initial term ("Initial Term") for each Lease shall be for the initial period specified in such Lease, and Lessee shall pay Lessor the Rent specified in such Lease throughout the Initial Term for the use of the Equipment leased under such Lease. The Initial Term and Rent with respect to each item of Equipment shall commence on, and Lessee will be obligated to pay Rent from, the Rental Commencement Date of the Lease under which such Equipment is leased. For purposes of this Agreement, the term "Rent" shall mean and

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include all amounts payable by Lessee to Lessor for the lease of the Equipment. As used in this Agreement, the term "Lease Term" of any Lease means the Initial Term of such Lease, plus any Renewal Term (as defined in Section 15) of such Lease. All Rent payable under each Lease shall be paid to the account of Lessor in U.S. dollar same day funds to the account specified in such Lease (or such other account as Lessor shall notify to Lessee upon 10 business days prior written notice), and Lessee shall permit Lessor to debit the account of Lessee at M&T Bank ([***]) to make any payment of Rent when due under a Lease.

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3.LATE CHARGES. If any Rent or other amount due hereunder is not paid within ten (10) days after the due date thereof, Lessor shall have the right to receive and collect, and Lessee agrees to pay, in addition to such unpaid Rent or other amount due hereunder, an amount equal to 1.5% of such unpaid Rent or other amount due hereunder for each month or part thereof that such Rent or other amount due hereunder remains unpaid.

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4.DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES. Lessee acknowledges that Lessor is not the manufacturer of the Equipment, nor manufacturer's agent, and Lessee agrees that as between Lessor and Lessee, the Equipment leased hereunder is of a design, size, fitness and capacity selected by Lessee and that Lessee is satisfied that the same is suitable and fit for its intended purpose. LESSEE FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE EQUIPMENT IS LEASED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT AND EACH LEASE ON AN ‘AS-IS,' ‘WHERE IS' BASIS AND THAT LESSOR MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO ANY OF THE EQUIPMENT, ITS MERCHANTABILITY, OR ITS FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. LESSOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO LESSEE OR ANY OTHER PERSON (INCLUDING ANY DEMO CUSTOMER) FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM LESSEE'S OR ANY OTHER PERSON'S (INCLUDING ANY DEMO CUSTOMER'S) USE OF THE EQUIPMENT, ANY DEFECT OR MALFUNCTION OF THE EQUIPMENT, OR FOR DAMAGES BASED ON STRICT OR ABSOLUTE TORT LIABILITY OR LESSOR'S NEGLIGENCE. No defect or unfitness of the Equipment shall relieve Lessee of the obligation to timely pay Rent, or to perform any other obligation under this Agreement.

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5.ASSIGNMENT OF WARRANTIES. Notwithstanding the foregoing, so long as no Default (as defined in Section 19) has occurred hereunder and is continuing, Lessee shall be entitled to the benefit of any applicable manufacturer's warranties received or held by Lessor or from which Lessor otherwise benefits, and to the extent assignable, Lessor hereby assigns such warranties to Lessee for the Lease Term for each Lease. In the event that any warranty is not assignable to Lessee, Lessor hereby appoints Lessee as Lessor's agent and attorney-in-fact with respect to such warranty, which appointment is coupled with an interest, to assert and enforce, from time to time, in the name of and for the account of the Lessor and the Lessee, as their interests may appear, but in all cases at the sole cost and expense of the Lessee, any such warranty, and so long as no Default shall have occurred and be continuing, Lessee may retain any recovery from such claim.

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6.USE, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE. Lessee shall use and shall cause each Demo Customer to use, the Equipment in the manner for which it was designed and intended, solely for Lessee's (or a Demo Customer's) business purposes, substantially in accordance with all manufacturer manuals and instructions and in compliance with Applicable Law. As used herein, "Applicable Law" means all applicable laws, statutes, regulations, ordinances, orders and other requirements of any governmental authority (including such requirements necessary to ensure that the Equipment qualifies for all tax benefits and environmental attributes, in each case, to the extent available by law to the owner of the Equipment as of the date of the applicable Lease). Lessee, at Lessee's own cost and expense, shall keep the Equipment in good repair, condition and working order, ordinary wear and tear excepted, sufficient to perform according to the requirements of this Agreement and each Demo Agreement, and shall furnish or otherwise obtain all parts, mechanisms, devices and servicing required therefor in the ordinary course. Lessee shall also make, at Lessee's own cost and expense, all modifications to the Equipment as are required from time to time for the Equipment to comply with Applicable Law and each Demo Agreement, provided no such modifications shall diminish the current or estimated residual value, utility, function, operation or remaining useful life of the Equipment (or any portion thereof) or cause the Equipment (or any portion thereof) to constitute "limited use property" within the meaning of Rev. Proc. 2001-28, 2001-19 I.R.B. 1156 or Rev. Proc. 2001-29, 2001-19 I.R.B. 1160 (or any successors thereto). All replacement parts and repairs at any time made to or placed upon the Equipment shall become the property of Lessor at no cost to Lessor and with no adjustment to the schedules of any Lease. Lessee may (at no cost to Lessor and with no adjustment to the schedules of any Lease) make such alterations, modifications or additions to the Equipment as Lessee may deem desirable in the conduct of its business; provided the same shall not diminish the current or estimated residual value, utility, function, operation or remaining useful life of the Equipment (or any portion thereof), cause the loss of any warranty thereon or any certification necessary for the maintenance thereof, or cause the Equipment (or any portion thereof) to constitute "limited use property" within the meaning of Rev. Proc. 2001-28, 2001-19 I.R.B. 1156 or Rev. Proc. 2001-29, 2001-19 I.R.B. 1160 (or any successors thereto). All such alterations, modifications or additions to the Equipment shall be readily removable without causing damage to the Equipment (or any portion thereof). Upon return to Lessor of the Equipment as to which such alterations, modifications or additions have been made, Lessee, if requested to do so by Lessor, shall remove the same and restore the Equipment to its original condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted, and, if not so removed, title thereto shall automatically vest in Lessor (at no cost to Lessor). Lessor acknowledges that any data files or software developed or installed by Lessee which is resident or otherwise installed on the Equipment shall be and remain the property of Lessee; provided, however, that the Lessor shall have no obligation or responsibility to remove or return same to Lessee.

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7.NET LEASE. This Agreement is a "net lease", and Lessee's obligation to pay all Rent and other amounts due and owing hereunder is absolute and unconditional and shall not be terminated, extinguished, diminished, setoff or otherwise impaired by any circumstance whatsoever, including by (a) any claim, setoff, counterclaim, defense or other right which Lessee may have against Lessor or any affiliate of Lessor; (b) any defect in the title, condition, design,

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operation, merchantability or fitness for use of the Equipment, or any eviction of the Equipment by paramount title or otherwise from the Site, or any unavailability of access to the Equipment at the Site; (c) any loss, theft or destruction of, or damage to, the Equipment or any portion thereof or interruption or cessation in the use or possession thereof or any part thereof for any reason whatsoever and of whatever duration; (d) the condemnation, requisitioning, expropriation, seizure or other taking of title to or use of the Equipment or the Site by any governmental entity or otherwise; (e) any ineligibility of the Equipment or any portion thereof for any particular use, whether or not due to any failure of Lessee to comply with any Applicable Law; (f) any event of "force majeure" or any frustration of purpose; (g) any insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganization or similar proceeding by or against Lessee; (h) any default under or termination of, a Demo Agreement, or the failure of any Demo Agreement to be in full force and effect; (i) any defect in the title to, or the existence of any lien with respect to, the Equipment; or (j) the upgrading, conversion or relocation of any Equipment, including any relocation made pursuant to Section 8(b), it being the intention of the Parties hereto that all Rent and other amounts payable under this Agreement shall continue to be payable in the manner and at times provided for herein. If for any reason whatsoever this Agreement is terminated in whole or in part by operation of law or otherwise, Lessee nonetheless agrees, to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, to pay to Lessor an amount equal to each installment of Rent and all other amounts due and owing hereunder, at the time such payment would have become due and payable in accordance with the terms hereof had this Agreement not been so terminated.

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8.NO LIENS; REMOVAL; ABANDONMENT; QUIET ENJOYMENT. (a) Lessee shall keep the Equipment free and clear from all liens, charges, encumbrances, legal process and claims other than Permitted Liens (as defined in the Master Purchase Agreement). Lessee shall promptly notify Lessor of the imposition of any lien (other than Permitted Liens) of which the Lessee becomes aware and shall promptly use commercially reasonable efforts, at Lessee's own cost and expense, to fully discharge and release any such lien.

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(b)Lessee shall not move the Equipment from the location specified in the Lease therefor without the prior written consent of Lessor; provided, however, that Lessee may relocate any item of Equipment (each such item being "Relocated Equipment"), so long as the following conditions are satisfied:

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(i)Lessee shall, within the earlier to occur of (x) ten (10) Business Days following such relocation and (y) the date on which the next report is required to be delivered by Lessee pursuant to Section 20(e), provide Lessor written notice specifying in reasonable detail: (A) each item of Equipment comprising the Relocated Equipment and

(B) the Site from and to which such Relocated Equipment is being relocated;

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(ii)the Relocated Equipment shall be relocated to a site located in the continental United States;

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(iv)as a result of such relocation, there is no suspension in use of any Equipment, including the Relocated Equipment; and

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(v)the Relocated Equipment is packed into appropriate shipping containers and the shipment thereof is insured for the fair market value of such Relocated Equipment at such time.

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(c)Lessee agrees not to waive its right to use and possess the Equipment in favor of any party other than Lessor and further agrees not to abandon the Equipment to any party other than Lessor.

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(d)So long as Lessee faithfully performs and meets each and every term and condition to be performed or met by Lessee under this Agreement, Lessee's quiet and peaceful possession and use of the Equipment will not be disturbed by Lessor or anyone claiming by, through or on behalf of Lessor.

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9.TITLE. (a) Lessor and Lessee agree that the Equipment (including any Equipment that is upgraded, converted, or otherwise modified, or relocated pursuant to Section 8(b)) is and at all times shall remain the sole and exclusive personal property of Lessor (subject to Section 25), and Lessee covenants that it will at all times treat the Equipment as such and that no part of the Equipment shall be considered or treated as a fixture. No right, title or interest in the Equipment shall pass to Lessee other than the right to maintain possession and use of the Equipment for the Lease Term, conditioned upon Lessee's compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If requested by Lessor, Lessee shall affix to or place on the Equipment, at Lessor's expense, plates or markings indicating Lessor's ownership.

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(b) The Parties agree that this Agreement will be a "true lease," and the Lessor will be treated as owner of the Equipment and Lessee will be treated as lessee and, accordingly, the Parties agree that the Lessor will be entitled to claim any and all benefits available to an owner of the Equipment, including (i) all Tax Benefits (as defined in Section 18), and (ii) all rights and interests in and to any environmental attributes associated with the energy output from the Equipment that, as a matter of law, belong to the owner rather than the user of the Equipment (all such attributes in this clause (ii), specifically excluding any Tax Benefits, the "Environmental Attributes"). Lessor hereby assigns to Lessee, solely for the duration of the Lease Term, all of its rights and interests in and to any and all Environmental Attributes currently available by law to an owner of the Equipment as of the date hereof. For the avoidance of doubt, Lessor does not assign to Lessee any Environmental Attributes that, due to any future change in law, may become available to an owner of the Equipment (including, but not limited to, any carbon credits). In the event that this Agreement or any Lease is deemed to be a lease intended for security, Lessee hereby grants Lessor a purchase money security interest in the Equipment (including any replacements, substitutions, additions, attachments and proceeds).

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10.TAXES. Lessee shall promptly reimburse Lessor, or shall pay directly if so requested by Lessor, as additional Rent, all taxes, charges and fees (including any interest, additions to tax and penalties) that may now or hereafter be imposed or levied by any governmental body or agency upon or in connection with the purchase, ownership, lease, sublease, possession, use or location of the Equipment or otherwise in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any Lease, including, without limitation, sales,

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use, property (real or personal and tangible or intangible), value added or other transfer taxes on (i) the initial sale of Equipment to Lessor, (ii) the Rents, (iii) the sale of power to, or the use of the Equipment by, the Demo Customer under or otherwise with respect to any Demo Agreement, (iv) any payment of Termination Value (as defined in Section 12) and (v) upon any exercise of the Purchase Option, Renewal Option or Return Option (in each case, as defined in Section 14), but excluding any and all taxes, charges and fees (including any interest, additions to tax and penalties) (A) on or measured by the net income of Lessor, but excluding taxes that are in the nature of sales, use, property (real or personal and tangible or intangible), value added or other transfer taxes, (B) resulting from Lessor's negligence, or (C) resulting from or arising out of any failure on the part of Lessor to file any tax returns or pay any taxes owing on a timely basis or any errors or omissions on Lessor's tax returns unless Lessee is responsible under this Agreement for filing the returns, Lessee has not provided information requested by Lessor that is necessary to file such tax returns or Lessor's failure to file any tax returns or any errors or omissions on such tax returns is attributable to Lessee's fraud, negligence or misrepresentation. Lessee shall file, in a timely manner and in the name of Lessor as owner, any personal property tax returns relating to the Equipment that are required to be filed covering periods during the Lease Term, pay the amounts shown on the returns and provide copies of such returns and proof of payment to Lessor. Failure of Lessee to pay promptly amounts due hereunder shall be treated the same as failure to pay any installment of Rent pursuant to Section 3. If Lessee is requested by Lessor to file any other returns or remit payments directly to any governmental body or agency, Lessee shall timely file such returns and remit such payments and shall provide proof of said timely filing or payment to Lessor.

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11.CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND ENTERING INTO OF LEASES. Lessor and Lessee hereby agree that the purchase by Lessor of any Equipment from Lessee pursuant to the Master Purchase Agreement and the entering into by Lessor of any Lease hereunder is expressly conditioned on the following:

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(a)This Agreement shall have been executed and delivered by Lessor and Lessee and shall be in full force and effect, and no Default (as defined in Section 19) shall have occurred and be continuing.

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(b)The Master Purchase Agreement shall have been executed and delivered by Lessor and Lessee and shall be in full force and effect.

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(c)There shall not have occurred any material adverse condition or material adverse change in or affecting the business, operations, properties, condition (financial or otherwise) or prospects of Lessee or the L/C Issuer (as defined in Exhibit B), since April 4, 2019.

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(d)There shall not have been any material new litigation initiated against Lessee or the L/C Issuer since December 31, 2018.

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(e)There shall not have occurred any material adverse change in the business reputation of Lessee or the L/C Issuer since April 4, 2019.

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(f)There shall not have occurred an event since April 4, 2019 that would, in the sole reasonable opinion of Lessor, make it illegal or commercially impractical for Lessor to enter into any of the Lease Documents (as defined below).

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(g)If either (i) the date on which such Lease is to be executed and delivered is after December 31, 2019 or (ii) the purchase of such Equipment and the entering into of such Lease would cause the aggregate Purchase Price paid by Lessor for Equipment leased under Leases to exceed $25,000,000, then (x) in the case of clause (i) of this Section 11(g), there shall have been a change in law to cause the energy percentage under section 48(a)(2) of the Code applicable to the Equipment for investment tax credit purposes to remain thirty percent (30%) and (y) in the case of clauses (i) and (ii) of this Section 11(g), Lessor shall have obtained all required credit approvals to purchase such Equipment and enter into such Lease.

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(h)The Purchase Price for the purchase of such Equipment to be leased under such Lease shall be no less than $1,000,000.

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(i)All fees and expenses of the Appraiser and of counsel to Lessor shall have been paid (or shall be paid in conjunction with the payment by Lessor of the Purchase Price of such Equipment to be leased under such Lease).

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(j)Such other documents, certificates and items shall have been delivered to Lessor (unless such delivery has been waived by Lessor in its sole discretion), in each case, as provided in Exhibit B. The documents set forth in items 1 through 4 of Exhibit B, as each may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, together with this Agreement and the Master Purchase Agreement, are referred to herein, collectively, as the "Lease Documents".

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12.LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT. Lessee hereby assumes and shall bear the risk of loss for destruction of or damage to the Equipment from any and every cause whatsoever, whether or not insured, until the Equipment is returned to Lessor. No such loss or damage shall impair any obligation of Lessee under this Agreement, which shall continue in full force and effect. In event of damage to or theft, loss or destruction of any Equipment (or any item thereof), Lessee shall promptly notify Lessor in writing of such fact and of all details with respect thereto, and shall, within thirty (30) days of such event, at Lessee's option, (a) place the same in good repair, condition and working order, (b) at Lessee's expense, dispose of such Equipment (or any item thereof) in accordance with Applicable Law, substitute such Equipment (or any item thereof) with equipment of equivalent or superior manufacture, make, model and features, unless this option is expressly prohibited in the Lease related to such Equipment, in good repair, condition and working order and transfer clear title to such replacement property to Lessor whereupon such property shall be subject to this Agreement and the applicable other Lease Documents and be deemed Equipment for purposes hereof and thereof, or (c) pay Lessor an amount equal to the sum of (i) all Rent under the Lease for such Equipment accrued but unpaid to the date of such payment, plus (ii) the then Termination Value (as defined below) of such Equipment, whereupon such Lease shall terminate, subject to Section 22, solely with respect to such Equipment (or any item thereof) for which such payment is received by Lessor.

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Any insurance proceeds received with respect to such Equipment (or any item thereof) shall be applied, in the event option (c) of this Section 12 is elected, in reduction of the then unpaid obligations, including the Termination Value, of Lessee to Lessor, if not already paid by Lessee, or, if already paid by Lessee, to reimburse Lessee for such payment, or, in the event option (a) or (b) of this Section 12 is elected, to reimburse Lessee for the costs of repairing, restoring or replacing such Equipment (or any item thereof) upon receipt by Lessor of evidence, satisfactory to Lessor, that such repair, restoration or replacement has been completed, and an invoice has been provided therefor. "Termination Value" means, at any time, with respect to the Equipment leased under any Lease, the amount set forth on attachment #3 to such Lease at (or on the first scheduled date on attachment #3 to such Lease prior to) such time.

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13.INSURANCE. (a) Lessee shall keep the Equipment insured against theft and all risks of loss or damage, subject to policy limitations or exclusions reasonably acceptable to Lessor, from every cause whatsoever for an amount equal to the higher of the replacement value of the Equipment and the Termination Value of the Equipment and shall carry general liability insurance, both for personal injury and property damage, and Lessee shall be liable for all deductible portions of all required insurance. All such insurance shall be maintained with insurance companies rated A-X or better by Best's Insurance Guide and Key Ratings (or an equivalent rating by another nationally recognized insurance rating agency of similar standing if Best's Insurance Guide and Key Ratings shall no longer be published) or with other insurance companies of recognized responsibility satisfactory to Lessor. All insurance for theft, loss or damage shall provide that losses, if any, shall be payable to Lessor, and all such liability insurance shall name Lessor (or Lessor's assignee as appropriate) as additional insured and shall be endorsed to state that it shall be primary insurance as to Lessor. Lessee shall pay the premiums therefor and deliver to Lessor a certificate of insurance or other evidence satisfactory to Lessor that such insurance coverage is in effect; provided, however, that Lessor shall be under no duty either to ascertain the existence of or to examine such insurance policies or to advise Lessee in the event such insurance coverage shall not comply with the requirements hereof. Each insurer shall agree by endorsement upon the policy or policies issued by it or by independent instrument furnished to Lessor, that it will give Lessor at least ten (10) days' prior written notice of cancellation of the policy for nonpayment of premiums and at least thirty (30) days' prior written notice for alteration or cancellation due to any other reason or for non-renewal of the policy. The proceeds of such insurance payable as a result of loss of or damage to the Equipment shall be applied as set forth in Section 12.

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(b) If Lessee fails to obtain insurance or provide evidence thereof to Lessor, Lessee agrees that Lessor may, but shall not be obligated to, obtain such insurance on Lessee's behalf and charge Lessee for all costs and expenses associated therewith. Without limiting the forgoing, Lessee specifically agrees that if Lessor obtains insurance on Lessee's behalf, Lessee will be required to pay a monthly insurance charge. The insurance charge will include reimbursement for premiums advanced to the insurer, finance charges (which will typically be at a rate higher than the rate used to determine the Rent), billing and tracking fees, administrative expenses and other related fees. Lessor shall receive a portion of the insurance charges, which

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may include a profit from such finance charges, billing, tracking, administrative and other charges.

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Except as provided in the immediately preceding paragraph, any other insurance obtained by or available to Lessor shall be secondary insurance, and Lessor shall be solely liable for all costs associated therewith.

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14.END OF LEASE TERM OPTIONS. Not later than ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of the Initial Term or any Renewal Term (as defined below) of a Lease, Lessee shall notify Lessor in writing whether it intends at the expiration of such term to (i) renew such Lease in accordance with Section 15 (the "Renewal Option"), (ii) purchase the Equipment leased under such Lease in accordance with Section 16 (the "Purchase Option"), or (c) return the Equipment leased under such Lease to Lessor (the "Return Option"); provided that the Renewal Option or the Purchase Option may only be exercised so long as (x) no Default under this Agreement has occurred and is then continuing and (y) Lessor provides its consent to Lessee's exercise of the Renewal Option or the Purchase Option (as applicable), which consent may be given or withheld by Lessor in its sole discretion. If Lessee does not provide this notice at the end of an Initial Term or any Renewal Term, then such Initial Term or Renewal Term (as applicable) shall be automatically extended on a month-to-month basis at the monthly rental rate equal to the final Rent payment due immediately prior to the end of such Initial Term or Renewal Term and such month-to-month renewal term (the "Month-to-Month Renewal Term") shall be terminable by Lessee or Lessor by giving the other Party not less than thirty (30) days prior written notice (the "Month-to-Month Renewal Term Termination Notice"). If such Month-to-Month Renewal Term Termination Notice is given by either Party, Lessee shall be deemed to have elected the Return Option at the end of such Month-to-Month Renewal Term. If the Equipment leased under such Lease is not then in good repair, condition and working order, ordinary wear and tear excepted, or has not been maintained in accordance with Section 6 hereof, Lessee shall promptly reimburse Lessor for all reasonable costs incurred to restore such Equipment to such condition. If, at the end of any Lease Term or any Month-to Month Renewal Term for a Lease, Lessee has elected or is deemed to have elected the Return Option, then Lessee shall, within sixty (60) days of the end of such Lease Term or Month-to-Month Renewal Term (as applicable), at Lessee's expense, (i) reimburse Lessor for the costs to restore such Equipment as provided above and (ii) remove all of such Equipment from the relevant Site, repair any damage to the relevant location caused by such removal so the Site is restored to its original condition at the time such Equipment was installed, pack such Equipment into appropriate shipping containers, insure the shipment for the fair market value of such Equipment at such time, and cause such Equipment to be delivered to such location within the United States as Lessor may specify, free of any hazardous materials or environmental concerns.

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15.LEASE RENEWAL. (a) If the Renewal Option is elected in accordance with Section 14 with respect to a Lease, then such Lease (with respect to all, but not less than all, of the Equipment leased under such Lease) shall be extended for such term as Lessor and Lessee mutually agree, (each such term, a "Renewal Term"), commencing on the day following the last day of the Initial Term or the prior Renewal Term of such Lease, as applicable. Rent payable

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during any Renewal Term shall be the Fair Market Rental Value for the Equipment leased under such Lease, as determined below. The commencement of any Renewal Term for a Lease is conditioned upon mutually agreeable lease terms between Lessor and Lessee and any credit enhancements as may be required by Lessor.

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(b)The Fair Market Rental Value (as defined below) of the Equipment leased under a Lease, as of the commencement of the Renewal Term of such Lease, shall be determined by agreement of Lessor and Lessee within sixty (60) days after receipt by Lessor of the irrevocable notice from Lessee of its election to renew such Lease, or, if they shall fail to agree within such sixty (60) day period, shall be determined by a qualified, independent appraiser that is a member of the American Society of Appraisers and that is selected by Lessee and approved by Lessor, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed (the "Appraisal Procedure"), with the fair market value as determined by such appraiser to be binding and conclusive on the Parties as the "Fair Market Rental Value" for purposes of such Lease and the fees and expenses of the appraiser shall be borne by Lessee. The Rent payable during any Renewal Term shall be equal to the average of the Rent payable during the twelve (12) month period immediately preceding such (as defined below) Renewal Term until the Fair Market Rental Value is determined, at which time the prior Rent payments shall be adjusted to take into account such determination.

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(c)The amounts that are payable during any Renewal Term for a Lease as Termination Value shall be determined on the basis of the fair market sales value of the Equipment leased under such Lease as of the commencement of such Renewal Term and shall be set forth in a schedule to be mutually agreed by Lessor and Lessee prior to the commencement of such Renewal Term. If Lessor and Lessee cannot agree on the fair market sales value, such amount shall be determined by the Appraisal Procedure, and the fees and expenses of the appraiser shall be borne by Lessee.

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16.PURCHASE OPTION. (a) If the Purchase Option is elected in accordance with Section 14 with respect to a Lease, Lessee shall have the option to purchase all but not less than all of the Equipment leased under such Lease from Lessor for an amount equal to the then fair market value of such Equipment as agreed by Lessee and Lessor, or if they fail to so agree, as determined by the Appraisal Procedure (any such amount, the "Purchase Option Amount"). The Purchase Option for a Lease shall be consummated as of the close of business on the closing date set forth in Lessee's notice (which shall be three (3) business days following the end of the Lease Term for such Lease), or on such other date as the Parties may otherwise agree (any such date being the "Purchase Date").

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(b)If Lessee elects to exercise the Purchase Option with respect to a Lease, then on the Purchase Date for such Lease, Lessee shall pay to Lessor (i) the Purchase Option Amount for such Lease and all sales, use, value added and other taxes required to be paid or otherwise indemnified by the Lessee pursuant to Sections 10 and 18, plus (ii) any unpaid Rent and any other outstanding amount due under this Agreement and such Lease on or before such date.

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(c)Upon payment of all sums specified in this Section 16, the applicable Lease shall terminate and, at the request of Lessee, Lessor shall transfer its rights in the Equipment leased under such Lease to the Lessee on an "as is," "where is" basis without representation or warranty.

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17.LESSEE INDEMNITY. Lessee assumes liability for and shall indemnify, save, and hold harmless Lessor and Lessor's officers, directors, employees, agents and assignees from and against any and all third party claims, actions, suits or proceedings of any kind and nature whatsoever, including all damages, liabilities, penalties, costs, expenses and reasonable consultant and legal fees (hereinafter "Claim(s)") based on, arising out of, connected with or resulting from the Equipment, Lessee's obligations under this Agreement, or Lessee's or any Demo Customer's possession, use or operation of the Equipment including, without limitation, Claims relating to ownership, use, possession or disposal of the Equipment, Claims arising in contract or tort (including negligence, strict liability or otherwise), Claims arising out of latent defects of the Equipment (regardless of whether the same are discoverable by Lessor or Lessee), Claims arising out of or relating to the violation of applicable law, including environmental law, or the existence or release of hazardous materials at the site where the Equipment is located, or Claims arising out of any trademark, patent or copyright infringement, but excluding (a) any Claims that accrue in respect of circumstances that occur after Lessor has taken possession of the Equipment after termination of this Agreement, provided that such Claims do not relate to Lessee's or any Demo Customer's use, possession or operation of the Equipment, (b) any Claims that result from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Lessor, and (c) Claims for Taxes (it being agreed that Lessee's indemnification obligations with respect to Taxes are set forth in Sections 10 and 18). If any Claim is made against Lessee or Lessor, the Party receiving notice of such Claim shall promptly notify the other Party, but the failure of the Party receiving notice to notify the other Party shall not relieve Lessee of any obligation hereunder.

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18.TAX INDEMNITY.

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(a)Lessee acknowledges that the Rent in each Lease has been calculated on the assumption that Lessor will be the owner of the Equipment for federal, state and local income tax purposes on the date it acquires the Equipment pursuant to the Master Purchase Agreement, that it will remain the sole owner after entering into the applicable Lease and that, for federal, state and local income tax purposes, it will be able to (i) claim an investment tax credit (for federal income tax purposes) under section 48(a)(3)(iv) of the Code on the Rental Commencement Date equal to 30% of the appraised fair market value of the Equipment on the Rental Commencement Date (as determined by the Appraiser), (ii) claim cost recovery reductions of one hundred percent (100%) of Lessor's Depreciable Cost (as defined below), under section 168(k)(1) of the Code, in the taxable year that includes the Rental Commencement Date with respect thereto and assuming such Equipment's salvage value is zero and (iii) amortize transaction expenses incurred in connection with each Lease ratably over the applicable Initial Term. The foregoing investment tax credit, depreciation deductions and amortization deductions are referred to herein as the "Tax Benefits." "Lessor's Depreciable Cost" means (1) for state and local income tax purposes, the appraised fair market value of the Equipment on the Rental Commencement Date (as determined by the Appraiser) and (2) for federal income tax purposes, the appraised fair market value of the Equipment on the Rental Commencement Date (as determined by the Appraiser), reduced by 50% of the investment tax credit in clause (i) above. The "Appraiser" for purposes of this Section 18 has the meaning given to such term in Exhibit B to this Agreement. Lessee acknowledges further that the Rent in each Lease has been calculated on the assumption

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that Lessor will have to report the Rent as income in the periods and amounts shown on the Rent schedule to such Lease.

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(b)Lessee represents, warrants and covenants to Lessor the following: (i)(A) for purposes of the investment tax credit, the Equipment will be treated as "placed in service" for federal income tax purposes and the original use of the Equipment will be deemed to commence for federal income tax purposes on the applicable Rental Commencement Date and (B) for purposes of the depreciation deductions, (1) the Equipment will be treated as "placed in service" on the applicable Rental Commencement Date and (2) the acquisition retirements set forth in section 168(k)(2)(E)(ii) of the Code have been met; (ii) there was no binding contract in place for the Equipment as of September 27, 2017; (iii) all of the Equipment was originally placed in service by Lessee on a date that is no more than three (3) months before the closing on the purchase of the Equipment by Lessor and lease back of such Equipment under this Agreement to Lessee (the "Original Placed-in-Service Date"); (iv) during the period beginning on the Original Placed-in-Service Date and ending on the date of the purchase of the Equipment by Lessor and lease back of such Equipment under this Agreement to Lessee, no person or entity other than Lessee has had any ownership interest in the Equipment or any part thereof; (v) all of the Equipment was new when it was originally placed in service by Lessee; (vi) all of the Equipment will be considered "qualified fuel cell property" within the meaning of Section 48(c)(1) of the Code; (vii) Lessor will be able to claim a 30% investment tax credit under section 48(a)(3)(iv) of the Code based on the appraised fair market value of the Equipment as of the Rental Commencement Date (as determined by the Appraiser); (viii) all of the Equipment qualifies as "5-year property" within the meaning of Section 168(e)(3)(B)(vi)(I) of the Code; (ix) Lessor will have a tax basis for purposes of calculating the investment tax credit equal to the appraised fair market value of the Equipment as of the Rental Commencement Date (as determined by the Appraiser); (x) Lessor will have a tax basis for (A) state and local income tax depreciation purposes equal to the appraised fair market value of the Equipment on the Rental Commencement Date (as determined by the Appraiser) and (B) for federal income tax depreciation purposes equal to 85% of the appraised fair market value of the Equipment as of the Rental Commencement Date (as determined by the Appraiser), which takes into account a reduction in basis equal to 50% of the 30% investment tax credit amount; (xi) the Equipment will not be considered "tax-exempt use property" within the meaning of section 168(h) of the Code during the Lease Term other than solely due to the fact that Lessor (or any member of Lessor) is or becomes a tax-exempt entity within the meaning of section 168(h)(2) of the Code; (xii) the Equipment will not be considered used by a Disqualified Person as a result of any Lease or Demo Agreement (in each case, other than as a result of the status of Lessor or any member of Lessor); (xiii) as of the applicable Rental Commencement Date, no portion of the Equipment is, and at no time during the Lease Term will any portion of the Equipment become, tax-exempt bond financed property within the meaning of Section 168(g)(5) of the Code or financed with "subsidized energy financing" within the meaning of Section 48(a)(4) of the Code, other than as a result of the status of Lessor or any member of Lessor or actions taken by Lessor; (xiv) the Equipment will be used solely in the United States; (xv) the Equipment will not be subject to the alternative depreciation system under section 168(g) of the Code (assuming no election by

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Lessor under section 168(g)(1)(E) of the Code); (xvi) Lessee has not claimed and will not claim, or cause to be claimed, an investment tax credit under section 48(a)(3)(iv) of the Code or other federal tax credit, in each case with respect to the Equipment or any portion thereof; (xvii) on the Rental Commencement Date applicable to the Equipment, the Equipment will not require any improvements, modifications or additions (other than ancillary items of a kind customarily selected and furnished by lessees of property of the same kind as the Equipment) in order for the Equipment to be rendered complete for its intended use by Lessee; (xviii) Lessee will not take a position for U.S. federal or state income tax purposes that it is the owner of any portion of the Equipment during the Lease Term or that is inconsistent with any of the tax assumptions set forth in this Section 18; (xix) at no time during the period beginning on the applicable Rental Commencement Date and ending on the fifth anniversary of such date (the "Recapture Period") will the Equipment or any portion thereof be disposed of or otherwise cease to be (in each case within the meaning of section 50 of the Code) "qualified fuel cell property" within the meaning of Section 48(c)(1) of the Code, other than as a result of the status of Lessor or any member of the Lessor or actions taken by Lessor; and (xx) all written information provided by or on behalf of Lessee to the Appraiser was accurate and complete in all material respects and remains accurate and complete on the applicable Rental Commencement Date.

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(c)Lessee covenants that it has not, and will not at any time from such delivery through the term of this Agreement, take any action or omit to take any action (whether or not the same is permitted or required hereunder) that is inconsistent with the tax assumptions in Section 18(a), that could contribute to loss by Lessor of all or any part of the Tax Benefits or that could require the Lessor to report Rent as income ahead of the periods to which the Rent is allocated in the applicable Rent schedule, including by entering into a Demo Agreement with a Disqualified Person. Lessee covenants that it will provide Lessor promptly upon request any information that Lessor requires in connection with claiming any Tax Benefits and responding to questions from the Internal Revenue Service.

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(d)If as a result of any act, omission, breach of warranty or covenant or misrepresentation by Lessee, the Tax Benefits are lost, disallowed, eliminated, reduced, delayed, recaptured, compromised or are otherwise unavailable to Lessor (any of the foregoing being a "Loss") or Lessor is required to report Rent as income ahead of the periods to which the Rent is allocated in the applicable Rent schedule (an "Inclusion"), then Lessee will pay Lessor promptly on demand an amount that will compensate Lessor fully for the Loss or Inclusion (including any interest, penalties or additions to tax) on an after-tax basis, subject to the last sentence of this Section 18(d). For this purpose, "after-tax basis" means an amount determined by dividing the amount of the Loss or Inclusion by one minus the maximum composite federal, state and local corporate income tax rates in effect at time of payment. Upon payment of the full indemnity amount by Lessee, the act, omission, breach of warranty or covenant or misrepresentation of Lessee that caused a Loss will not be deemed a Default hereunder. If requested by Lessee, Lessor agrees to attempt in good faith to challenge any assertion by the Internal Revenue Service that will lead to a Loss; provided, however, Lessee has first paid to Lessor the amount of such Loss and agreed in writing to indemnify Lessor for all reasonable expenses (including attorneys' fees),

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liabilities or losses that Lessor may incur in the contest. Lessor will have the sole discretion to determine whether or not to undertake judicial or administrative proceedings beyond the level of an Internal Revenue Service auditing agent and to select counsel to handle the contest; provided that if the claim must be paid before the matter can be heard in court, Lessee will advance the funds necessary to do so on an interest-free basis. For purposes of this Section 18, the term "Lessor" shall include the entity or entities, if any, with which Lessor files a consolidated income tax return.

19.DEFAULT AND REMEDIES. (a) Lessee shall be in default under this Agreement if: (i) Lessee fails to pay Rent or any other payment due and owing hereunder, including an tax indemnity set forth in Section 18, within five (5) business days of the due date thereof; (ii) (A) any representation or warranty made by Lessee in Section 1(b) shall prove to be false or misleading or (B) any other respresentation or warranty made by Lesseer herein or in any document delivered to Lessor in connection herewith shall prove to be false or misleading and, in the case of this clause (B), the false or misleading nature of such representation or warranty is not corrected within thirty (30) days following receipt of written notice thereof from Lessor; (iii) a breach of the covenant set forth in Section 1(c), Section 1(d), Section 18(b), Section 25(c) or Section 26(c) shall have occurred; (iv) a Lease fails to be considered a "true lease" for federal income tax purposes as a result of any act, omission, breach of warranty or covenant or misrepresentation by Lessee; (v) Lessee becomes insolvent, dissolves, or assigns its assets for the benefit of creditors, or enters any bankruptcy or reorganization proceeding; (vi) Lessee fails to observe, keep or perform any other term or condition of this Agreement or any other Lease Document and such failure continues for thirty (30) days following receipt of written notice from Lessor; (vii) Lessee undergoes a Change in Control (as defined below) without the prior written approval of Lessor, where "Change in Control" means any reorganization, recapitalization, consolidation or merger (or similar transaction or series of related transactions) of Lessee in which the holders of Lessee's outstanding shares immediately before consummation of such transaction or series of related transactions do not, immediately after consummation of such transaction or series of related transactions, retain shares representing more than fifty percent (50%) of the voting power of the surviving entity or such transaction or series of related transactions (or the parent of such surviving entity if such surviving entity is wholly owned by such parent), in each case without regard to whether Lessee is the surviving entity; and/or (viii) any payment default has occurred and is continuing under any master lease agreement that currently or may hereinafter exist between Lessor and Lessee or any affiliate of Lessee (after giving effect to any applicable grace or cure periods therein) (each of (i) through (viii), a "Default").

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(b)If a Default shall have occurred and be continuing, Lessor shall have the right to take any one or more of the following actions: (i) cancel or terminate this Agreement and/or each Lease and repossess the Equipment; (ii) proceed by appropriate court action or actions at law or in equity to enforce performance by Lessee of the terms and conditions of this Agreement and each Lease and/or recover damages for the breach thereof; (iii) accelerate all of the amounts due hereunder by requiring Lessee to pay Lessor an amount equal to the sum of (A) all Rent and any other amounts accrued to the date of such payment, plus (B) the aggregate Termination

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Value for all Equipment; and/or (iv) exercise any other right or remedy available at law or in equity.

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(c)Upon payment in full to Lessor of the amounts set forth in Section 19(b)(iii), from or on behalf of Lessee, the applicable Lease shall terminate (except as set forth in Section 22) solely with respect to the Equipment (or any item thereof) leased under such Lease for which such payment is received by Lessor and, at the request of Lessee, Lessor shall transfer its rights in such Equipment to Lessee or Lessee's designee on an "as is," "where is" basis without representation or warranty.

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20.REPORTS. (a) Within sixty (60) days after the end of each quarterly period during Lease Term, Lessee shall deliver to Lessor unaudited quarterly financial statements for Lessee as of the end of such quarterly period, prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP"), it being understood that this Section 20(a) shall be deemed satisfied if such quarterly financial statements are timely filed by Lessee with the Securities and Exchange Commission in compliance with applicable law.

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(b)Within one hundred twenty (120) days after the end of each calendar year during the Lease Term, Lessee shall deliver to Lessor audited annual financial statements for Lessee as of the end of such calendar year, prepared in accordance with GAAP; provided that if audited annual financial statements are not prepared for Lessee in the ordinary course for any year then unaudited annual financial statements for Lessee for such year may be provided if they are certified by the chief financial officer of Lessee as prepared in accordance with GAAP, it being understood that this Section 20(b) shall be deemed satisfied if such annual financial statements are timely filed by Lessee with the Securities and Exchange Commission in compliance with applicable law.

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(c)Promptly, but in any event within ten (10) business days after receipt thereof, a copy of each periodic report received by Lessee during the Lease Term from each maintenance provider for the Equipment and, if requested by Lessor, each periodic report and other notice sent to or received by a Demo Customer.

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(d)Promptly upon, but no later than ten (10) business days after, Lessor's request from time to time, such data, certificates, reports, statements, documents and further information regarding the business, assets, liabilities, financial condition, or results of operations of Lessee as the Lessor may reasonably request.

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(e)On the last business day of January, April, July and October, a schedule indicating each item of Equipment leased under each of the Leases as of such date, listed by Site and identifying (a) the product/model type and serial number of each such item of Equipment and (b) any such item of Equipment (i) that had been relocated from its original Site (noting the Site to and from which such item of Equipment had been relocated) or (ii) whose product/model type had been upgraded, converted or otherwise modified (noting the original and modified product/model type), in each case, since the Rental Commencement Date of the applicable Lease.

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21.FURTHER ASSURANCES. Lessee agrees (a) at the written request of Lessor, to execute and/or deliver to Lessor any Uniform Commercial Code financing statements, fixture filings or other instruments Lessor reasonably deems necessary for expedient filing, recording or perfecting the interest and title of Lessor in this Agreement, any Lease and the Equipment, (b) that a copy of this Agreement and any Lease may be filed in accordance with clause (a), provided the economic terms not necessary for filing shall have been deleted therefrom, (c) that all reasonable and documented costs incurred in connection with any actions taken in accordance with clause (a), including, without limitation, costs for filing fees and taxes, shall be paid by Lessee, and (d) to promptly, at Lessee's expense, deliver such other reasonable documents and assurances, and take such further action as Lessor may reasonably request in writing, in order to effectively carry out the intent and purpose of this Agreement and each Lease.

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22.SURVIVAL. Lessee's covenants, representations, warranties and indemnities contained in Sections 8, 10, 14, 17, 18, 19(b) and 26 hereof are made for the benefit of Lessor and shall survive, remain in full force and effect and be enforceable after the expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason. Each other provision set forth in the Lease Documents that, by its terms, survives termination of this Agreement shall also survive, remain in full force and effect and be enforceable after the expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason.

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23.INSPECTION. During the Lease Term and subject to any applicable Demo Agreement, Lessor may, during normal business hours, on reasonable prior written notice to Lessee, inspect the Equipment and the records with respect to the operations and maintenance thereof, in Lessee's custody or to which Lessee has access. Lessee may be present at such inspection. Any such inspection will not unreasonably disturb or interfere with the normal operation or maintenance of the Equipment or the conduct by Lessee of its business and will be in accordance with Lessee's health, safety and insurance programs. In no event shall Lessor have any duty or obligation to make any such inspection and Lessor shall not incur any liability or obligation by reason of not making any such inspection.

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24.ACCEPTANCE OF EQUIPMENT; NON CANCELABLE. Lessee's acceptance of the Equipment shall be conclusively and irrevocably evidenced by Lessee signing the Certificate of Acceptance in the form attached hereto and upon acceptance, each Lease shall be noncancelable for the Lease Term thereof unless otherwise provided in such Lease.

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25.ASSIGNMENT; STATUS OF LESSEE. (a) Lessee acknowledges and agrees that Lessor may, at any time, without prior notice to or consent of Lessee, assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement in whole or in part and/or mortgage, or pledge or sell the Equipment subject to Lessee's rights under this Agreement. Such assignee or mortgagee may re- assign this Agreement and/or mortgage without notice to Lessee. To the extent so assigned or transferred, any such assignee, buyer, transferee, grantee or mortgagee shall have and be entitled to exercise any and all rights and powers of, and shall perform all obligations of, Lessor under this Agreement. If any such Lessor assignment is a partial assignment of this Agreement by Wells Fargo Equipment Finance, Inc. (for purposes of this Section 25, "WFEF"), (i) so long as

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no Default shall have occurred, WFEF shall maintain its administrative role under this Agreement with Lessee and shall act as an intermediary between Lessee and any WFEF partial assignee, and (ii) unless Lessee receives notice from WFEF or WFEF's assignee to the contrary, Lessee's satisfaction of its obligations under the Lease Documents to WFEF shall be deemed to satisfy such obligations to all Lessors.

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(b)Without limiting the foregoing, Lessee further acknowledges and agrees that upon written notice of an assignment from Lessor, Lessee will pay all Rent and any and all other amounts payable by Lessee under any Lease to such assignee or mortgagee or as instructed by Lessor in writing upon at least ten (10) business days' prior notice. Lessor agrees to provide prompt notice of any such assignment or mortgage, and Lessee agrees to confirm in writing receipt of any such notice of assignment as may be reasonably requested by Lessor and such assignee or mortgagee; provided that Lessor's failure to provide prompt notice of any such assignment or mortgage shall not affect or otherwise impact the effectiveness of such assignment or mortgage; provided, however, that Lessee will be deemed to have performed a Rent payment obligation if Lessee makes such Rent payment to the assigning Lessor before receiving notice of the related assignment.

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(c)Except (i) as otherwise set forth in this Agreement and any Lease and (ii) for the right to use the Equipment granted under a Demo Agreement, Lessee shall not assign, sublease, hypothecate, sell or transfer the Equipment or any interest in this Agreement or any Lease, and any attempt to do so shall be null and void and shall constitute a Default hereunder.

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(d)Lessee shall not (x) knowingly allow a Blocked Person (as defined below) to have an ownership interest in Lessee or (y) otherwise allow a Blocked Person or Blocked Persons to have a fifty percent (50%) or greater ownership interest in or control of Lessee. "Blocked Person" means any person or entity that is now or at any time (i) on a list of Specially Designated Nationals issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") of the United States Department of the Treasury or any sectoral sanctions identification list; or (ii) whose property or interests in property are blocked by OFAC or who is subject to sanctions imposed by law, including any executive order or any branch or department of the United States government; or (c) otherwise designated by the United States or any regulator having jurisdiction or regulatory oversight over Lessor, to be a person to whom Lessor is not permitted to extend credit or with regard to whom a debtor relationship may result in penalties against Lessor or limitations on a secured party's ability to enforce a transaction.

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26.REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS. (a) Lessee represents and warrants to Lessor that: (i) the execution and delivery by Lessee of each Lease Document are duly authorized on the part of Lessee and each Lease Document constitutes valid obligations binding upon, and enforceable against, Lessee; (ii) neither the execution and delivery of any Lease Document, nor the due performance thereof by Lessee, including the commitment to pay (and payment of) Rent, will result in any breach of, or constitute a default under, or violation of, Lessee's constitutive documents, or any material agreement to which Lessee is a party or by which Lessee is bound that relates to the subject matter hereof, including without

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limitation that certain (A) Loan and Security Agreement dated as of December 23, 2016 by and among Plug Power Inc., NY Green Bank and the other parties thereto and (B) Loan and Security Agreement dated as of March 29, 2019 by and among Plug Power Inc., Generate Lending, LLC, and the other parties thereto, in each case, as the same may be amended, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time; (iii) Lessee is duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing in its state of incorporation and in any jurisdiction where the Equipment is located; and (iv) no material approval, consent or withholding of objection is required from any governmental authority or entity with respect to the entering into, or performance of any Lease Document by Lessee.

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(b)Lessee has provided to Lessor true and correct copies of its constitutive documents, authorizing resolutions for the transactions contemplated hereby, and a certificate of incumbency, each certified by a duly appointed officer of Lessee.

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(c)Lessee shall not: (i) amend, modify, supplement, assign or transfer any Demo Agreement, in any case, that affects any Equipment subject to a Lease, or enter into any agreement with respect to any Equipment after the date of the applicable Lease (other than a Demo Agreement), in each case, in a manner adverse to Lessor without the prior written consent of Lessor (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld), it being understood and agreed, however, that Lessee shall in no event renew (or request renewal of or consent to a renewal of) the term of any Demo Agreement that extends beyond the Lease Term of the related Lease; (ii) subject the Equipment to any power purchase agreement; or (iii) hold the Equipment, or otherwise account for the Equipment, as inventory. In addition, with respect to Equipment leased under a Lease, Lessee shall at all times cause such Equipment to be subject to a Demo Agreement or shall actively use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause such Equipment to become subject to a Demo Agreement.

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(d)Lessee will use its commercially reasonable efforts to enforce its rights under each Demo Agreement and shall take or omit to take any commercially reasonable action thereunder as directed by Lessor from time to time.

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27.NOTICES. Any notice required or given hereunder shall be deemed properly given when provided in writing (a) three (3) business days after mailed first class, overnight, or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed to the designated recipient at its address set forth below or such other address as such Party may advise by notice given in accordance with this provision or (b) upon receipt by the Party to whom addressed in writing by personal delivery, commercial courier service, fax or other means which provides a permanent record of the delivery of such notice. Notices shall be delivered to the Parties at the following addresses:

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Plug Power Inc.

968 Albany Shaker Road

Latham, NY 12110

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Attn: Paul Middleton
Telephone: (518) 738-0281
Facsimile: (518) 782-7884
Email: pmiddleton@plugpower.com

If to Lessor:

Wells Fargo Equipment Finance, Inc.
600 South Fourth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Attn: Account Services
Facsimile: (866) 687-5578
Email: WFEFI@wellsfargo.com

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28.DOCUMENTATION. Except for the payment of Rent set forth in the applicable Leases, for which invoices are provided as an accommodation to Lessee and not as a condition precedent to payment, Lessor shall use its best efforts to provide Lessee with reasonable documentation, including, statements, tax bills and/or invoices, evidencing payment obligations or reimbursement due to Lessor pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

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29.ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING; INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW COMPLIANCE. Lessee represents and warrants to Lessor, as of the date of this Agreement, the date of each advance of proceeds pursuant to this Agreement, the date of any renewal, extension or modification of this Agreement or any Lease, and at all times until this Agreement and each Lease has been terminated and all amounts thereunder have been indefeasibly paid in full, that: (a) no Covered Entity (i) is a Sanctioned Person; (ii) has any of its assets in a Sanctioned Country or in the possession, custody or control of a Sanctioned Person; or (iii) does business in or with, or derives any of its operating income from investments in or transactions with, any Sanctioned Country or Sanctioned Person in violation of any law, regulation, order or directive enforced by any Compliance Authority; (b) the proceeds of any Lease will not be used to fund any operations in, finance any investments or activities in, or, make any payments to, a Sanctioned Country or Sanctioned Person in violation of any law, regulation, order or directive enforced by any Compliance Authority; (c) the funds used to repay any Lease are not derived from any unlawful activity; and (d) each Covered Entity is in compliance with, and no Covered Entity engages in any dealings or transactions prohibited by, any laws of the United States, including but not limited to any Anti-Terrorism Laws. Lessee covenants and agrees that it shall immediately notify Lessor in writing upon the occurrence of a Reportable Compliance Event.

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As used herein: "Anti-Terrorism Laws" means any laws relating to terrorism, trade sanctions programs and embargoes, import/export licensing, money laundering, or bribery, all as amended, supplemented or replaced from time to time; "Compliance Authority" means each and all of the (a) U.S. Treasury Department/Office of Foreign Assets Control, (b) U.S. Treasury Department/Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, (c) U.S. State Department/Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, (d) U.S. Commerce Department/Bureau of Industry and Security, (e) Internal Revenue Service, (f) U.S. Justice Department, and (g) U.S. Securities and

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Exchange Commission; "Covered Entity" means Lessee, its affiliates and subsidiaries, all guarantors, pledgors of collateral, all owners of the foregoing, and all brokers or other agents of Lessee acting in any capacity in connection with this Agreement or any Lease; "Reportable Compliance Event" means that any Covered Entity becomes a Sanctioned Person, or is indicted, arraigned, investigated or custodially detained, or receives an inquiry from regulatory or law enforcement officials, in connection with any Anti-Terrorism Law or any predicate crime to any Anti-Terrorism Law, or self-discovers facts or circumstances implicating any aspect of its operations with the actual or possible violation of any Anti-Terrorism Law; "Sanctioned Country" means a country subject to a sanctions program maintained by any Compliance Authority; and "Sanctioned Person" means any individual person, group, regime, entity or thing listed or otherwise recognized as a specially designated, prohibited, sanctioned or debarred person or entity, or subject to any limitations or prohibitions (including but not limited to the blocking of property or rejection of transactions), under any order or directive of any Compliance Authority or otherwise subject to, or specially designated under, any sanctions program maintained by any Compliance Authority.

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30.USA PATRIOT ACT NOTICE. To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, Federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each lessee that opens an account. What this means: when Lessee opens an account, Lessor will ask for the business name, business address, taxpayer identifying number and other information that will allow Lessor to identify Lessee, such as organizational documents. For some businesses and organizations, Lessor may also need to ask for identifying information and documentation relating to certain individuals associated with the business or organization.

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31.GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement and each Lease are entered into, under and shall be construed in accordance with, and governed by, the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to conflict of laws principles. Each Party consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of any state or federal court in the State of New York over any action or proceeding brought in connection with this Agreement. LESSEE AND LESSOR EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING TO WHICH LESSOR AND/OR LESSEE MAY BE PARTIES ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY PERTAINING TO THIS AGREEMENT.

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32.FINANCE LEASE STATUS. Lessee agrees that if Article 2A-Leases of the Uniform Commercial Code of the State of New York (the "Uniform Commercial Code" or "UCC") applies to this Agreement and any Lease, this Agreement and each such Lease shall be considered a "Finance Lease" as that term is defined in Article 2A. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, LESSEE WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHTS AND REMEDIES CONFERRED UPON A LESSEE BY SECTIONS 508-522 OF ARTICLE 2A OF THE UCC.

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33.BUSINESS DAY. For all purposes hereof, the term "business day" means any day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which banks are required to close for business in the State of New York.

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34.MISCELLANEOUS. The captions of this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be read to define or limit the intent of the provision that follows such captions. This Agreement contains the entire agreement and understanding between Lessor and Lessee relating to the subject matter hereof. Any variation or modification hereof and any waiver of any of the provisions or conditions hereof shall not be valid unless in writing signed by an authorized representative of the Parties hereto. Any provision of this Agreement that is unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof and any such prohibition or unenforceability in any jurisdiction shall not invalidate or render unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction. Lessor's failure at any time to require strict performance by Lessee or any of the provisions hereof shall not waive or diminish Lessor's right thereafter to demand strict compliance therewith or with any other provision. This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original, but all of which, when taken together shall constitute a single contract. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

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WELLS FARGO EQUIPMENT FINANCE, INC.

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Name: Angela D. Baumann

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Chief Financial Officer

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

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WELLS FARGO EQUIPMENT FINANCE, INC.

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Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT A

RENTAL SCHEDULE NO. [ ​ ​]

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This Rental Schedule dated and effective as of [ ​ ​], 20[ ] (this "Lease") incorporates by reference the terms and provisions of the Master Lease Agreement dated as of April 10, 2019 (as the same may be amended, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the "Master Lease Agreement") by and between Wells Fargo Equipment Finance, Inc. (together with its successors and assigns, "Lessor") and Plug Power Inc. ("Lessee"). This Lease shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Acceptance in the form attached as Attachment #1.

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All terms used within this document that are defined in the Master Lease Agreement shall have the same meaning herein.

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| 1. | Description of Equipment:

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[ ] GenDrive Fuel Cells, as more fully described on Schedule A hereto, and located at the following Site: [INSERT ADDRESS OF SITE].

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Lease Terms:

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Initial Term: [ ​ ​ ​ ​]1

Rental Commencement Date: [ ], 20[ ]

Rent: As set forth on Attachment #2 attached hereto and incorporated herein

Lessor Account Information: All payments of Rent shall be made to the following

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The Initial Term of this Lease shall commence upon the Acceptance Date as indicated on the Certificate of Acceptance ("Lease Commencement Date") and, unless earlier terminated pursuant to the terms of the Master Lease Agreement, shall continue until expiration of the number of months of the Initial Term specified above after the Rental Commencement Date.

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Lessee shall pay Rent throughout the Initial Term in advance on each Rent payment date listed on Attachment #2 in the amount specified under the column heading "Rent Payment" for such Rent payment date. The Rent payable on each Rent payment date shall be applied to satisfy the Lessee's obligation with respect to the Rent owed on each "Rental Date" for the applicable rental period, as further set forth on Attachment #2 hereto.

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| 2. | The Termination Values are as set out on Attachment #3 attached hereto and incorporated herein. |

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| 3. | All purchase and end of term options awarded to Lessee in respect of this Lease shall apply to all, but not less than all, Equipment leased under this Lease. |

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1 Initial term to be 78 months from the Lease Commencement Date.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Lease to be duly executed on the date set forth below by their authorized representatives.

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THIS LEASE CANNOT BE CANCELLED

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CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE

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In compliance with the terms, conditions and provisions of the Master Lease Agreement dated as of April 10, 2019 (as the same may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the "Lease") between the undersigned ("Lessee") and Wells Fargo Equipment Finance, Inc. (together with its successors and assigns, "Lessor"), Lessee hereby:

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| (a) | certifies and warrants that all Equipment described in the above-referenced Rental Schedule (the "Equipment") is delivered, inspected and fully installed, and operational as of the Acceptance Date as indicated below; |

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| (b) | accepts all the Equipment for all purposes under the Lease and all attendant documents as of the date above (the "Acceptance Date"); and |

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| (c) | restates and reaffirms, as of the Acceptance Date, each of the representations, warranties and covenants heretofore given to Lessor in the Lease. |

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ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND ENTERING INTO OF LEASES

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| 1. | A Lease for the applicable Equipment, substantially in the form of Exhibit A to this Agreement, duly executed by Lessee. |

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| 2. | A Certificate of Acceptance for the applicable Equipment, substantially in the form of Attachment #1 to Exhibit A to this Agreement, duly executed by Lessee. |

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| 3. | A Bill of Sale for the applicable Equipment duly executed by Lessee.

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| 4. | The Demo Agreement for the applicable Equipment duly executed by Lessee and the Demo Customer. |

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| 5. | The Warranties with respect to the applicable Equipment.

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| 6. | (a) In the case of the first Lease entered into on or after the date of this Agreement, a certificate of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary of Lessee, attaching (i) true and complete copies of the constitutive documents of Lessee as in effect on the date of this Agreement, (ii) a true and complete copy of resolutions duly adopted by the authorized governing body of Lessee, authorizing the execution, delivery and performance by Lessee of each of the Lease Documents to which it is or will be a party, (iii) an incumbency certificate with respect to the officers of Lessee authorized to execute and deliver the Lease Documents to which Lessee is or will be a party and (iv) a certificate of good standing, issued by the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, dated no more than ten (10) business days prior to the date of such Lease; and (b) in the case of each other Lease, a bringdown of the certificate referenced in clause (a) of this item 6 in form and substance satisfactory to Lessor. |

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| 7. | Precautionary UCC-1 financing statements, naming Lessee as debtor and Lessor or its successors and assigns as secured party, properly filed, registered or recorded in each jurisdiction in which Lessor shall reasonably request. |

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| 8. | UCC search reports, satisfactory to Lessor, dated not more than ten (10) business days before the date of the applicable Lease, made in respect of Lessee in each jurisdiction in which Lessee is located. |

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| 9. | UCC-3 financing statements, terminating the interests of any secured party that is not Lessor, properly filed, registered or recorded in each jurisdiction in which Lessor shall reasonably request. |

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| 10. | Copies of certificates of insurance naming Lessor as loss payee and/or additional insured that conform to all requirements set forth in Section 13. |

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| 11. | An itemized invoice for each item of Equipment (including itemization of any sales/use tax being paid or sales tax exemption certificate), together with evidence of payment thereof. |

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| 13. | An appraisal report prepared solely for Lessor and its counsel by an appraiser chosen by Lessor (the "Appraiser") that is satisfactory in form and substance to Lessor, which confirms, among other things, that all of the applicable Equipment is "qualified fuel cell property" within the meaning of section 48(c)(1) of the Code, Lessor will be eligible to claim a 30% investment tax credit under section 48(a)(3)(iv) of the Code based on the appraised fair market value of the Equipment as of the Rental Commencement Date, and confirms a residual value and remaining useful life for the applicable Equipment at the end of the Initial Term therefor that is acceptable to Lessor and Lessor’s counsel. |

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| 14. | A certificate from the chief financial officer of Lessee that is satisfactory in form and substance to Lessor confirming that the applicable Equipment is in service for U.S. federal income tax purposes as of the date of the applicable Lease. |

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| 15. | An opinion issued by Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP to Lessor, satisfactory in form and substance to Lessor. |

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| 16. | An irrevocable standby letter of credit (each, a "Letter of Credit"), issued by SunTrust Bank or such other United States bank acceptable to Lessor in its sole discretion (the "L/C Issuer"): |

(a)naming Lessor as beneficiary; (b) in a face amount at least equal to the Lease Proceeds Amount (as defined in the Pay Proceeds Letter relating to such Lease); and (c) otherwise in form and substance satisfactory to Lessor.

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