Solar Site Selection & Feasibility Analysis

The complexity and capital intensity of utility scale solar projects make them primed for innovations that help developers manage risk more effectively. Risk management opportunities are particularly significant during the project’s initial stages when uncertainty is greatest as developers evaluate potential sites and estimate likely demand, costs, and overall project viability. Although there are many technical, environmental, consumer, community, traffic, and other considerations in selecting and designing a site for ground-mount facilities, this eBook focuses on the evaluation of a site’s physical features, topography, and hydrology, which has significant impacts on long-term project economics.