Typical situation no. 2
A project sponsor has secured an option on 18 ha in Hauts-de-France. The seller is pressing to sign a promise of sale with a 10 % immobilisation fee. The only grid document available is an RTE exploratory study indicating capacity that is "conceivable" by 2030.
WHAT IS BLOCKING
- An exploratory study does not bind RTE: it reserves no capacity and may be contradicted by the connection offer (PTF).
- In the meantime, other requests may be filed on the same substation.
- The sponsor risks tying up several hundred thousand euros on land whose power is not guaranteed.
WHAT WE DO
- Analysis of the exploratory study: assumptions, works mentioned, RTE's caveats.
- Assessment of competition on the target substation, based on known projects and public data.
- Drafting of the grid conditions precedent to include in the promise: obtaining a PTF, minimum capacity, latest date.
- Timing of the connection request aligned with that of the promise.
WHAT YOU GET
- A clear opinion: sign, sign with conditions, or wait.
- Model wording for the grid clauses, to pass on to the notary.
- A backward schedule for the PTF request and the promise of sale.
Typical format: Short review, one to 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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