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At this point you have a Ball Park Power Estimate that indicates you likely have some sort of opportunity to produce electric power worth investigating but if you\u2019re not quite sure of it\u2019s exact size or real world feasibility.<\/p>

The Site Feasibility Assessment investigates the \u201creal world\u201d\u00a0 feasibility of your project further, to identify any potential risks that may effect feasibility.<\/p>

The 4 main areas looked at are:<\/em><\/h2>
  1. SITE SPECIFICS\/FEASIBILITY<\/h5>

    We visit the site and inspect and measure it to assess if a screw can be installed at the site and the most probable location and layout and features required. We are looking to see if it can be done at the site, and if so the site specific features that will affect the cost.<\/p><\/li>

  2. SIZE OF SYSTEM\/ELECTRICAL POWER OUTPUT<\/h5>

    We attempt to get a better understanding of the size of the system and Kwh production from the system. Whereas the Ball Park Power Estimate is based on spot flow measurements (calculated using weir flow formulas from dam\/weir widths and water heights provided by you.) These spot or \u201cat a specific time\u201d measurements are just that, a measurement of \u201chydraulic power\u201d (power in water) at a specific time and are only as accurate as the information you supply. In the Site Feasibility Assessment we are concerned with estimating \u201celectrical\u201d power production in kilowatt hours for the year rather than hydraulic power at a specific point in time. This is an important step because Kwh production is going to determine revenue from the system. Therefore we attempt to obtain longer term historical flow and head data that may be currently available to provide a better idea of system size and Kwh production.<\/p><\/li>

  3. ENVIRONMENTAL FEASIBILITY<\/h5>

    We identify the applicability of the site release process and identify potential environmental issues and concerns.<\/p><\/li>

  4. CONNECTION FEASIBILITY<\/h5>

    We identify potential connection issues and concerns and also give consideration to the type of connection; FIT or Net Metering.<\/p><\/li><\/ol>

    But before getting a quote from us to do a site feasibility assessment and paying that money to us, you\u2019d really like to know more if this thing seems feasible. In other words you\u2019d like a bit more comfort that the project is feasible before doing a feasibility assessment. It\u2019s human nature and you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>

    While there are many things that are hard to answer without doing the actual assessment, we\u2019ve put together a list of things you can at least take a preliminary look at yourself.<\/p>