As a full-service developer of wind and solar energy investments, we offer our services at all stages of projects from site prospecting, feasibility studies to the ‘ready to build’ stage.
Site selection and assessment
A combination of good field knowledge and extensive G.I.S. expertise, gives us the possibility to select and assess potential sites, based on complex criteria: expected energy potential, topography, access to power grid, road access, land use, proximity to sensitive elements such as settlements, natural protected areas, birds flying corridors, GSM and radar vicinities, natural hazards areas (floods, land-slides, etc.) and many others.
Wind/solar potential analysis
In coordination with reputable expert partners, we run a measurements campaign and long-term data analysis, correction and correlation on wind regime / solar radiation, through standard certified procedures so that the outcome is always a bankable new investment.
Grid access evaluation
While a good energy potential is the basic premise for a successful green energy investment, the local electric grid is usually the main limitation factor; therefore, a grid connection solution study is produced in the early stages of the project, indicating the connection point, transformer capacity and connection route overall parameters.
Preliminary park design
An iteration process will gradually create the optimum layout for a wind / solar park, with a special focus on wake/shadow losses and balance of plant cost efficiency; throughout this stage, the target capacity (given by the grid limitations) will be matched in an optimum configuration with the available land, reducing construction/installation costs and maximizing operation efficiency.
Land securing
A mix of purchase and long-term lease contracts is used to secure the required land, while looking for the most well-located plots and the most reliable owners; oftentimes, this process involves an extensive work on the cadaster maps updates and the landowners support during legal documents completion and registration.
Preliminary financial modelling
Before engaging in the more costly stages of the development, we will build a project’s preliminary feasibility analysis and financial model, which is often leading to further adjustments in terms of chosen technology and park layout.
Topographical and geotechnical surveys
Developed by our local specialized partners using the best existent equipment and methods. The results will be integrated into the later engineering stages.
Basic civil and electrical engineering
In partnership with experienced local engineering teams, we coordinate the setup of the basic electrical design, the roads and foundations design as well as any adjacent infrastructure required by each project (such as floods protection, safety fences or landscape integration). The result is a set of technical documents and blueprints, used for the obtaining of the Building Permit and also, for the gathering and calculation of construction/equipments/EPC offers.
Environmental impact assessment
Carefully selected from start, each site will be given a thorough environmental assessment, integrating park layout with data on wildlife and natural and human habitats, so that the result is a safe and green project
Grid connection
The power-grid connecting procedures will be followed in a close-relation with the technical office of the local grid-operator (DSO or TSO) and in compliance with the applicable rules and regulations; the mathematical modelling inside the park and the grid connection solution study are used to obtain a Technical Connection Permit and eventually, to sign the Grid Connection Agreement.
Permitting management
By far the longest and most complex stage of the project development, the permitting process is carefully planned and prepared from inception, and implemented through good coordination of all legal and technical procedures, pro-actively reducing time delays and non-compliance risks.
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Industry standards and legal requirements are integrated in all required studies and documentations and we stay in active communication with the issuing authorities. While each project is unique, there are a series of permits appliable to most of them: land planning certificate, urbanism zoning plans, permits ensuring the safe proximity to power lines, gas pipes, telecommunication network, aviation and military sites, archeological sites, etc., environmental permit, public safety permit, fire safety permit, soil quality certification and turning into construction land procedure, and others. The Building Permit (issued by the local or county authorities) and the Energy Producer Establishment Authorization (issued by the National Agency for Energy Regulation) are the end-side steps of a several-months process.
Selection of EPC contractors
We are supporting the investor during the evaluation and selection of suppliers for turn-key delivery or partial provision of works, equipments and materials for plant’s construction / installation. Aimed to obtain most competitive prices, this process is also oftentimes adding further technical adjustments based on solutions recommendations made by tenderers.
Due-diligence support
We support our partners during due-diligence process and negotiations with equity investors and lending banks; a comprehensive online data-room is setup and maintained throughout the project duration, but custom-tailored at the end to meet each party’s expectations.
Site selection and assessment
Grid access evaluation
Land securing
Wind/solar potential analysis
Preliminary park design
Preliminary financial modelling
Topographical and geotechnical surveys
Environmental impact assessment
Permitting management
Due-diligence support
Basic civil and electrical engineering
Grid connection
Selection of EPC contractors
Site selection and assessment
Wind/solar potential analysis
Grid access evaluation
Preliminary park design
Land securing
Preliminary financial modelling
Topographical and geotechnical surveys
Basic civil and electrical engineering
Environmental impact assessment
Grid connection
Permitting management
Selection of EPC contractors
Due-diligence support
Site selection and assessment
A combination of good field knowledge and extensive G.I.S. expertise, gives us the possibility to select and assess potential sites, based on complex criteria: expected energy potential, topography, access to power grid, road access, land use, proximity to sensitive elements such as settlements, natural protected areas, birds flying corridors, GSM and radar vicinities, natural hazards areas (floods, land-slides, etc.) and many others.
Wind/solar potential analysis
In coordination with reputable expert partners, we run a measurements campaign and long-term data analysis, correction and correlation on wind regime / solar radiation, through standard certified procedures so that the outcome is always a bankable new investment.
Grid access evaluation
While a good energy potential is the basic premise for a successful green energy investment, the local electric grid is usually the main limitation factor; therefore, a grid connection solution study is produced in the early stages of the project, indicating the connection point, transformer capacity and connection route overall parameters.
Preliminary park design
an iteration process will gradually create the optimum layout for a wind / solar park, with a special focus on wake/shadow losses and balance of plant cost efficiency; throughout this stage, the target capacity (given by the grid limitations) will be matched in an optimum configuration with the available land, reducing construction/installation costs and maximizing operation efficiency.
Land securing
A mix of purchase and long-term lease contracts is used to secure the required land, while looking for the most well-located plots and the most reliable owners; oftentimes, this process involves an extensive work on the cadaster maps updates and the landowners support during legal documents completion and registration.
Preliminary financial modelling
Before engaging in the more costly stages of the development, we will build a project’s preliminary feasibility analysis and financial model, which is often leading to further adjustments in terms of chosen technology and park layout.
Topographical and geotechnical surveys
Developed by our local specialized partners using the best existent equipment and methods. The results will be integrated into the later engineering stages.
Basic civil and electrical engineering
In partnership with experienced local engineering teams, we coordinate the setup of the basic electrical design, the roads and foundations design as well as any adjacent infrastructure required by each project (such as floods protection, safety fences or landscape integration).
Environmental impact assessment
Carefully selected from start, each site will be given a thorough environmental assessment, integrating park layout with data on wildlife and natural and human habitats, so that the result is a safe and green project
Grid connection
The power-grid connecting procedures will be followed in a close-relation with the technical office of the local grid-operator (DSO or TSO) and in compliance with the applicable rules and regulations; the mathematical modelling inside the park and the grid connection solution study are used to obtain a Technical Connection Permit and eventually, to sign the Grid Connection Agreement.
Permitting management
By far the longest and most complex stage of the project development, the permitting process is carefully planned and prepared from inception, and implemented through good coordination of all legal and technical procedures, pro-actively reducing time delays and non-compliance risks.
More Info
Industry standards and legal requirements are integrated in all required studies and documentations and we stay in active communication with the issuing authorities. While each project is unique, there are a series of permits appliable to most of them: land planning certificate, urbanism zoning plans, permits ensuring the safe proximity to power lines, gas pipes, telecommunication network, aviation and military sites, archeological sites, etc., environmental permit, public safety permit, fire safety permit, soil quality certification and turning into construction land procedure, and others. The Building Permit (issued by the local or county authorities) and the Energy Producer Establishment Authorization (issued by the National Agency for Energy Regulation) are the end-side steps of a several-months process.
Selection of EPC contractors
We are supporting the investor during the evaluation and selection of suppliers for turn-key delivery or partial provision of works, equipments and materials for plant’s construction / installation. Aimed to obtain most competitive prices, this process is also oftentimes adding further technical adjustments based on solutions recommendations made by tenderers.
Due-diligence support
We support our partners during due-diligence process and negotiations with equity investors and lending banks; a comprehensive online data-room is setup and maintained throughout the project duration, but custom-tailored at the end to meet each party’s expectations.