Comprehensive pre-investment assessment of energy projects in terms of technical, economic, environmental and implementation conditions.
ARDEA jointly evaluates the energy resource and generation potential, site conditions, grid infrastructure, technology alternatives, investment and operating requirements and project risks to establish project feasibility and compare suitable alternatives.
Site and technology selection are central to the process. Potential sites are assessed for resource, topography, ground and infrastructure conditions, access, grid connection and environmental constraints, while technology and equipment alternatives are compared for performance, capacity, efficiency, safety, operating needs and investment objectives.
The assessment may cover wind turbines, solar equipment, battery technologies, control software and system solutions. Environmental and social impacts on land use, the natural and social environment, settlements and stakeholders are also considered at an early stage.
Technical and economic viability is assessed before investment.
Generation forecasts and system performance are analysed.
Potential sites are compared against technical and environmental criteria.
Technology alternatives are compared against project needs.
Main equipment and system solutions are evaluated.
Technology alternatives are assessed against project conditions.
Control architectures and software solutions are reviewed.
Connection conditions, capacity and infrastructure needs are analysed.
Investment and operating costs are assessed by alternative.
Technical and economic risks are identified and evaluated.
Potential impacts are reviewed at an early stage.
Alternatives are compared against technical and economic criteria.