Typical situation no. 3
A regional operator wants to build a 12 MW data center near Lyon. Public maps show available capacity at the nearest primary substation. Yet the Enedis pre-study mentions reinforcement and a 30-month lead time.
WHAT IS BLOCKING
- The capacity shown for a primary substation does not account for feeders already in use or for pending requests.
- 12 MW is at the upper limit of what is usually connected at MV (HTA): above that, projects often move to HV (HTB).
- The cost of a dedicated feeder and possibly a half busbar section can change the project's economics.
WHAT WE DO
- Review of the Enedis pre-study and identification of what triggers the reinforcement.
- Comparison of three options: MV (HTA) on a dedicated feeder, MV (HTA) in two tranches, HV (HTB) with a customer substation.
- Cost and lead-time estimates for each option, with their risks.
- Preparation of the technical discussion with Enedis.
WHAT YOU GET
- A comparison table of connection options with estimated costs and lead times.
- A reasoned recommendation.
- The list of questions to put to Enedis.
Typical format: Desk review and discussion with Enedis, about two weeks. Every assignment is scoped in writing before it starts.
THE EXPERT FOR THIS
Typical situation, based on real enquiries and anonymised. Figures are illustrative.
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