Feasibility
There are lots of things to consider when confirming that a project is viable. Here’s a flavour of what we regularly get up to under this heading.
| Resource mapping / site identification | analysis of regions or farms/estates for overall potential |
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| Desktop studies | low cost analysis of economics based on head taken from map or information provided and site-specific hydrological report. |
| Ecology | screening for ecological sensitivity and likely related constraints |
| Grid connection | preparation and submission of grid study applications to the electricity network operators |
| Environment Agency (England & Wales) | preparation and submission of pre-application site consultation forms |
| Generation potential | estimates of annual energy generation via modelling taking into account available heads, flows, equipment selection, screening, pipeline diameter and other parameters. |
| 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 |
All work is backed up by on site visits and meetings as necessary.