“Quality RES project” is a series of editorial articles produced by Energynomics with the support of MIRA Renewables. This series is addressed to all those who want to better understand how sustainable projects are built – from the perspective of those who take not only financial investment, but also the responsibility to work according to sound professional standards, with respect for partners and a genuine interest in educating the market. The common objective is to highlight good practices that can become the norm in a rapidly transforming market.
We have scheduled 6 articles to be published every two weeks.
“A scouting day for photovoltaics” opens the series with a practical lesson on what land selection for a renewable project really means. Discover what a day in the field looking for suitable sites looks like and what an experienced specialist needs to observe. The reality on the ground and dialog with local people reveal details invisible in the paperwork: undeclared leases, hidden irrigation projects, legal uncertainties. An honest invitation to rigor and verification – a guide for those who want to avoid costly bottlenecks and build truly viable RES projects.
“The first wrong step is costly” continues the series with an essential, often underestimated theme: the art and science of securing the land for a quality renewable project. Beyond a simple location on a map, land is an anchor point in a complex legal, technical and relational system. The article explains why rigorous selection, legal due diligence and building strong relationships with landowners are not formal steps, but critical conditions for turning a promise into a viable project.
In a market where speed, excitement and sometimes greed can push developers into rash decisions, we revisit an often downplayed step: topographical and geotechnical surveys. This article explores why a deep understanding of the terrain is essential. Without it, any renewable project risks floundering – literally and figuratively. Topographical and geotechnical studies are still treated superficially in many projects in Romania, even though they underpin the whole chain of subsequent decisions – from planning and approval, to bankability, execution and sometimes even project survival.
Understand and assess real financial risks, to avoid the pitfall of unrealistic return projections and build robust scenarios to convince funders.
How to turn a beautiful project on paper into a real asset that can be financed by banks or institutional investors. Guidance on rigorous and transparent due diligence to eliminate hidden risks and ensure long-term viability.
Concrete solutions to obtain the necessary approvals on time and reserve grid connection capacity in a context where competition and technical limitations can become major obstacles.