You will need to carry out the following activities to get your project underway.

  • Contract with an appropriate consultant to further develop the project.
  • Develop in stages to address and mitigate risk and to reduce abortive costs.
  • Seek quotes from contractors for all site development activities.
  • A lead consultant and/or Project Manager’s role description should include:
    • maintaining all records, budget, programme, reports and risk register
    • identifying and selecting the preferred wind turbine(s)
    • full project design and specification including civil and electrical works
    • programming and delivery of all site and habitat surveys and assessments
    • preparing and submitting a comprehensive planning application
    • preparing and submitting a grid connection application
    • engaging with the landowner and neighbours, where applicable
    • defining operations and maintenance requirements and costs (higher than for new turbines)
    • obtaining quotes and supporting the procurement of all contractors.
  • Consider options for raising capital costs, which can be from a mix of sources
    • talk to lenders about providing secured loans on existing assets
    • community organisation may seek grants and donations
    • consider crowd funding, share offers or community bonds.
  • Agree a target programme with your consultant and contractor (as appropriate).