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- The anticipated electricity tariff to be received based on market analysis in a deregulated market, a published Fit in a
market with specific incentives for renewables, or the relevant components of the tariff in a market under
consideration.
- A financial model to determine the commercial viability of the project for further investment purposes.
- Grid connection cost and likelihood of achieving a connection within the required timeline.
- Identification of key environmental and social considerations and other potential “deal-breakers.”
- Permitting requirements, costs, and likelihood of achieving consent. Assessment of the current regulatory
environment, stability assessment and possible risk of future changes (for example, likelihood of changes during
upcoming regional/national elections).
- An initial concept of the project’s legal/corporate structure; this should be formulated to take advantage of
existing/future incentives. At the prefeasibility stage, the developer may begin making assumptions about the project
company which, if the project moves ahead, would be set up to develop and own the specific project or portfolio.
- Solutions to specific challenges; as challenges to the project arise, possible solutions will begin to be identified. For
example, if the power off-taker does not have a strong credit rating, the developer may want to explore the possibility
of a sovereign guarantee, and/or support from an export credit agency or a multilateral institution – for example, a
partial risk guarantee from the World Bank.
- Preliminary timeline for project activities; while the scheduled workflow will inevitably change significantly, it is
important to begin to understand the spacing and timing of key required activities at an early stage.
STAGE 3 – FEASIBILITY STUDY
The feasibility phase will build on the work undertaken at the prefeasibility stage by repeating the assessment in more
detail using site-specific data, such as solar resource measurements, and should consider any previously identified
constraints in more detail.
If multiple sites are being assessed, then the preferred site needs to be selected. The objective of the feasibility study is to
provide more detailed information on the potential project design, the investment requirements, and to plan for financing
and implementation. If the results of the study are favourable, the Municipality should be prepared to invest more to
advance the project to the financing stage.
1. TECHNICAL SYSTEM DESIGN
Outline system design. Essentially, this is a plan for the project’s physical development, including the lay-out, identification
of equipment, and costs, etc. The system design is often required to obtain permits/consents.
To select an initial conceptual design, it is worthwhile to evaluate various design configurations and module sizes, so that
a design can be selected that is optimised for the site.
- Assessment of shading and initial solar PV plant layout. Enables optimisation and typically takes into account:
o Shading angles.
o Operations and maintenance
(O&M) requirements
o Module cleaning strategy.
o Tilt angle, orientation, and
tracking.
o Temperature and wind profiles
of the site.
o Cable runs and electrical loss
minimisation.
- Production of a detailed site plan,
including site surveys, topographic
contours, depiction of access
routes, and other civil works
requirements.
- Calculation of solar resource and
environmental characteristics,
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Feasibility Checklist
Below is a checklist for developers with the key considerations that
must be addressed during the feasibility stage.
- Detailed site plan produced.
- Solar resource assessed including assessment of shading.
- Environmental characteristics that may affect performance
identified.
- Detailed review of environmental and social considerations
conducted.
- Detailed review of required permits and licences undertaken.
- Assessment of Capex for technology and supplier options;
cost/benefit for options and project location completed.
- Pre-application discussions with relevant consenting authority
undertaken.
- Initial consultations with key stakeholders including from the
community completed.
- Grid connection assessment completed.
- Predicted energy yields established.