feasibility
The first stage of project development is to assess the feasibility of your proposal.
A number of factors need to be taken into account including the suitability of the proposed location both in terms of the potential resource for generation and ease of connection to the grid.
Other issues such as visual and environmental impacts also need to be considered.
Even if a potential generator owns the land concerned, it may be sited within an area protected under designations including SSSI or Conservation areas where restrictions apply.
expert project management
Engaging a renewable energy consultant to make an initial assessment will allow you to establish if it is worth proceeding.
They may also go on to act as project manager and handle some or all of the other relevant steps and relationships, including planning applications, if required.
SmartestEnergy has relevant UK-wide contacts across the sector and would be happy to recommend appropriate consultants on request.
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