Typical situation no. 9
The permanent connection of a 20 MW site is scheduled in four years. To host a first customer from 2027, the developer is considering a temporary, rented 8 MW gas-fired plant until the grid arrives.
WHAT IS BLOCKING
- The cost per MWh generated on site is several times that of grid power, and weighs on margins throughout the period.
- A plant of this size falls under the regulations for classified installations: declaration, registration or authorisation depending on capacity.
- Noise, emissions and gas or fuel oil supply can undermine local acceptability.
WHAT WE DO
- Comparative economic model: temporary plant, waiting for the grid, or a different project phasing.
- Inventory of the required permits and their lead times.
- Analysis of operating constraints: redundancy, maintenance, fuel, switchover to the grid.
- Recommendations for negotiating the rental contract.
WHAT YOU GET
- A costed opinion on the merits of the solution.
- The list of permits and the associated schedule.
- The contractual points to watch.
Typical format: Opportunity study, two to three 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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