Complex PV Projects Financial Planning
Overview Impact of FITs Development, capital & operational costs Bulk discounts Income Returns Roof options Scenario running
FITs Impact 32.9p/kWh to 15.2p/kWh (12p for multi) 6% to 0.6% return Capital cost – how soon below £2ppw? Charging for electricity What return?
Biz Plan vs Financial Plan Bank finance –Unlikely below £1m Unknown roofs –People led project = greater risk Financial plan = essential from outset
Financial Plan Development Technical Planning Legal Share offer Capital & Installation Capital costs Installation ~ £2-2.5ppw installed Operating Maintenance/ replacement Insurance Rates Co-op admin
Bulk Discounts Legals Technical Share offer Cap Ex & installation Insurance Other reasons? Time & effort, publicity hit, CO 2 savings
Income FIT Electricity sales –One price fits all or bespoke –Model impact –Think about negotiation strategy
Returns Sufficient to incentivise investment 3-6% is normal for smaller projects + EIS Higher = more likely to raise funds Reduced if looking for community fund 25 year investment with £250 minimum
Roof Options Smaller arrays used to cost more ppw Other factors affecting price (eg scaffold) Legal arrangements – cost? Timescale implications?
Scenarios Compare scenarios from start – realistic expectations Understand your negotiation constraints Confidence – for you and client Change tack swiftly with new circs