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especially those that will impact
performance of technical
requirements (temperature, wind
speed, and geological hazards).
- Further assessment of anticipated electricity tariff undertaken.
- Financial analysis carried out. Preliminary financing planned.
- Project implementation plan developed.
- Options agreements for land access (where required) secured.
- Evaluation and concept of the commercial structure of the project
and project company(s) carried out.
- While the accuracy of satellite data is increasing and is acceptable in many cases, it is often desirable to implement
site-specific measurements of irradiation3 as early in the project planning process as possible; the feasibility study
stage is a good time to bring such data into the planning process. Note that irradiation levels often vary across seasons,
and this needs to be accounted for in the financing model.
- Electrical cabling design and single line diagrams.
- Electrical connections and monitoring equipment.
- Grid connection design, including transformers and metering, etc.
- Full energy yield analysis using screened solar data and the optimised layout.
- Assessment of all technology options and cost/benefit analysis of potential suppliers given the project location,
including:
o Module selection. This is an optimized selection based on the feasibility phase output, current availability, and
pricing in the market place. Note that in countries where the solar industry is still in its infancy, there may be
challenges when importing solar modules and other critical components of plant infrastructure. Examples include
delays at customs and difficult negotiations on the terms of sale with manufacturers lacking a local sales
representative or distributor.
o Inverter selection. Manufacturers are predominately based in Europe and North America, though others are
emerging in China and Japan. As above, importation can result in delays to project schedules.
o Mounting frame or tracking system selection, including consideration of site specific conditions.
1. PERMITTING AND ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY (EHS) REQUIREMENTS
- Detailed review and inventory of all necessary permits and licences needed for constructing and operating the power
plant. Examples are environmental permits, land use permits, and generator licences.
- Pre-application discussions with the relevant consenting authority about the schedule for permitting, to understand
the financial implications.
- Detailed review of environmental and social considerations, such as wildlife conservation or other designations that
may affect permissible activities at the project sites; this is usually performed with a desk based assessment and if
possible supplemented by an initial site survey.
- Initial consultation with key stakeholders, including local community stakeholders, as relevant.
- Grid connection issues. This should be a more detailed assessment of likelihood, cost, and timing of grid connection,
as well as transmission line capacities and constraints. This may also include submission of an initial application into
the grid interconnection queue or achieving a “feasibility stage tariff” approval from the regulator
2. FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY OF PROJECT
- Financial modelling to determine commercial viability and attractiveness of the project. Such modelling includes all
costs and revenues. It should also involve a sensitivity analysis to start assessing the project risks.
- Further assessment of the anticipated electricity tariff. This is especially pertinent in markets where the tariff is
expected to fluctuate, either by:
o Deliberate design, such as in a power market where the developer is an Independent Power Producer (IPP) selling
power in a wholesale or spot exchange;
o Market forces, such as use of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) or another market-based instrument, which could
contribute to the developer’s revenue; or
o Potential for revision of negotiated tariffs, such as if the government decides to revise the tariffs retroactively
(uncommon but has occurred) or the off-taker asks for re-negotiation.
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