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Creating a Successful Clean Energy Business The Project Development Puzzle Richard Harkrader Carolina Solar Energy CEO March 9th 2011 Conference on a Renewable Energy Future for Mexico
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Project Development is a Contact Sport Project Development has many moving parts Projects will fall apart & be reborn >5X Success depends on strong relationships, developer reputation & staying power
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Know the Market, Know the Market, Know the market, Know the Market, Know the Market Financial Incentives Energy Policy, Codes, Laws, Regulations Interconnection Standards Future of the Market Lobbying for a place at the table
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Create Business Allies &Networks Utility & Regulator allies Business, Legal & Banking network Design, Contractor & subcontractor network (EPC) B2B network - local, national & international
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How will you sell & deliver the power? Are Interconnection Agreements & Requirements reasonable? Verify legal validity of PPA contract Verify Power Purchaser is a reliable business
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The Importance of the Financing Plan Possible financing partners - Individuals, Funds, Institutions Reliable and Proven Financial Modeling Maximize Incentives Income = Reliable Technology installed properly
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Lastly - Finding A Site This is the last piece of the puzzle NOT the first Evaluate the resource at the site Interconnection - Proximity to Utility Grid Negotiate purchase/ lease site contingent on financing
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Results Successful Business Economic Gains for business and utility Clean Energy Installed Tech. Financing Market Site
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