| Resource mapping / site identification |
Analysis of regions or farms/estates for overall potential |
| Desktop studies |
Data analysis of property or business’ heat demand & the potential heat resource available |
| Ecology |
Screening for ecological sensitivity and likely related constraints |
| Generation potential |
Estimates of annual energy generation via modelling taking into account available information |
| Budgeting and economics |
Estimates of likely scheme costs and payback |
| Funding |
Identification of potential funding sources, including grants and other financial incentives that may assist viability |
