To kickstart more successful renewable energy projects, an energy company set out to improve how it handles land access, project planning, and grid connection, especially for battery storage, solar, and wind power.
To kickstart more successful renewable energy projects, an energy company set out to improve how it handles land access, project planning, and grid connection, especially for battery storage, solar, and wind power.
One of the biggest hurdles in early development is identifying the right land, checking if it's environmentally suitable, and figuring out whether it can be connected to the grid. To tackle these challenges, the company teamed up with expert networks to tap into real-world insights from industry professionals, including:
- Renewable energy developers experienced in early land scouting and acquisition
- Senior land agents who navigate tricky property negotiations
- Engineers and project planners who understand environmental rules and grid connection processes.
Results achieved:
Through focused conversations with these experts, the company picked up practical strategies for:
- Finding land that isn’t publicly listed
- Building stronger relationships with landowners
- Estimating the chances of securing land rights
- Understanding costs tied to site assessments and due diligence.
This knowledge helped the team better understand what makes an early-stage renewable project successful. As a result, they were able to:
- Lower risks during the planning phase
- Use their time and resources more wisely
- Move projects forward faster.
They also gained valuable benchmarks for how other companies approach land acquisition and planning, and on top of that, they created a risk assessment framework to guide smarter decisions and focus on the most promising opportunities.
