Project Description

Project development “Concrete feasibility” phase

The idea for a heating network or energy grid has matured. Initial potential and requirements are known – but now the project needs to be fleshed out: The location, structure, profitability, connection rate, energy flows and funding are all under scrutiny. EXAVY accompanies you with a data-supported phase model through to the complete feasibility analysis – as a reliable basis for decision-making for investors, funding bodies, committees and project partners.

  • Project definition & goal clarification – goals, impact, project types, spatial delimitation, stakeholder context

  • Specific site & environment analysis – technical, energy, economic and social framework conditions on site

  • Concrete connection and demand potential – building structures, heat load, usage profiles, connection density, growth

  • Concrete heat source & generation concept – feasibility of waste heat, geothermal energy, biomass, solar thermal energy, combined heat and power generation

  • Specific network structure & routing – network architecture, topology, variant testing, GIS analysis

  • derived cost & business case model – investment requirements, operating costs, life cycle costs, LCOH, CAPEX/OPEX

  • derived eligibility & regulatory assessment – BEW, EU taxonomy, heating network directive, country-specific programs

  • Stakeholder communication & acceptance strategy – involvement of local authorities, owners, utilities and the public

  • Decision template for project start – feasibility report, scenarios, risks, recommendation for next steps

Scope of the module

Exavy creates a complete feasibility analysis based on structured data, plausibility checks and legal requirements.
The results provide the business case, ensure eligibility – and prepare well-founded decisions.

  • Project profile & target image

    • Project definition (area, target groups, project sponsor, impact objectives)
    • Spatial delimitation, preliminary assessment of eligibility for funding and investors

  • Environment & location analysis

    • Analysis of development, ownership structure, infrastructure, construction costs, acceptance
    • Examination of legal & topographical restrictions

  • Connection potential & heat sinks

    • GIS analysis and clustering of building types, consumption, connection density
    • Dynamic scenarios on expansion paths, settlement development, RE supply

  • Heat sources & energy supply

    • Identification and evaluation of local sources (waste heat, geothermal energy, CHP, etc.)
    • Generation variants incl. primary energy, CO₂, temperature profile

  • Network concept & route options

    • Variants for grid structure, pressure, temperature, storage, generation units
    • Route studies on a GIS basis incl. conflict zones and readiness for construction

  • Cost structure & business case

    • Life cycle-based CAPEX/OPEX modeling (incl. uncertainties)
    • Development of an LCOH-based business case with scenario comparison

  • Eligibility & regulatory assessment

    • BEW test (module 1-3), EU taxonomy, RE share, primary energy factor
    • Funding quotas, cumulability, options for follow-up applications

  • Participation & communication

    • Conception of initial participation and acceptance strategies
    • Preparation of presentations for politicians, the public and owners

  • Decision template & recommendation

    • Consolidated feasibility report with variants, risks, profitability
    • Decision template for project realization, funding, company formation

Promise of success: From the idea to the project

  • a technically, economically and regulatory assessed project

  • an eligible, plausible business case including connection rate and cost structure

  • a clear basis for decision-making for politicians, funding bodies and investors

  • a complete feasibility report – ideal for committees, sponsors or co-investors