It is important to identify project drivers, motivation and objectives up front.
Clarifying these elements creates a clear and stable reference for stakeholders. Project goals and objectives can also act as a first iteration of project design.
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Drivers for Co-op Distributed Wind Projects
Co-op projects often include one or more of the following drivers:
Responding to member interests
Improving system resiliency
Demonstrating generation technology options for members
Gaining experience with distributed generation technologies
Addressing climate change concerns
Reducing rates for members
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Approaches to Project Development
Once your co-op has clarified its project motivation and goals, you can utilize one of three standard approaches to infrastructure project development:
Develop the project using in-house capabilities
Purchase power from a turn-key project developed by an external party
Utilize a blended approach where the co-op performs the tasks that are familiar to them and other tasks are performed under subcontracts.
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