This feasibility study was for the 6.42MW ground mounted Solar Electric (PV) System in compliance with USDA Appendix D to Subpart B of Part 4280 - Feasibility Study Components in August of 2024.
The project cost was $5,275,369 on about 25 acres at CR 157, Colorado City, Texas 79512 in Mitchell County.
Appendix D to Subpart B of Part 4280 - Feasibility Study Components
Executive Summary
Provide an overview to describe the nature and scope of the proposed project, including the purpose, project location, design features, capacity, and estimated capital costs. Include a summary of the feasibility determinations made for each applicable component.
Economic Feasibility
• Cost Benefit Analysis
• Minimum amount of inputs (labor, infrastructure, utilities, renewable resources, feedstocks) to operate successfully
• Contracts in place and contracts to be negotiated, including terms and renewals
• Environmental risks
• Cost of project relative to the increase in revenues or benefits provided
• Overall economic impact of project including new markets created and economic development
Market Feasibility
Analysis of the current and future market potential, competition, sales or service estimations including current and prospective buyers or users.
• Competition
• Type of project: service, product or commodity based
• Target market, new versus established
• End user analysis, captive versus competitive
• By-product revenue streams
• Industry risk
Technical Feasibility
Analyzing the reliability of the technology to be used and/or the analysis of the delivery of goods or services, including transportation, business location, and the need for technology, materials, and labor.
• Commercial availability
• Product and process success record and duplication of results
• Experience of the service providers
• Roads, rail, airport infrastructure
• Need for local transportation
• Labor market
• Availability of materials
• Use, age, and reliability of technology
• Construction risk
Financial Feasibility
Analysis of the operation to achieve sufficient income, credit, and cashflow to financially sustain the project over the long term and meet all debt obligations.
• Commercial or project underwriting
• Management’s assumptions
• Accounting policies
• Source of repayment
• Dependency on other entities
• Equity contribution
• Market demand forecast
• Peer industry comparison
• Cost-accounting system
• Availability of short-term credit
• Adequacy of raw materials and supplies
• Sensitivity analysis
Management Feasibility
Analysis of the legal structure of the business or operation; ownership, board and management analysis.
• History of the business or organization
• Professional and educational background
• Experience
• Skills
• Qualifications necessary to implement the project
Qualifications
Provide a resume or statement of qualifications of the author of the feasibility study, including prior experience.
Publisher Details: Solar Panel Feasibility Study: SBA Feasibility Study Consultants: USDA Feasibility Study Consultants: Wert-Berater, Inc.
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