For the most part renewable energy generation sites require minimal maintenance and are fairly reliable and predictable in regards to production. Considering what I know about renewable energy, the largest hurdle with renewable energy projects is the bankability of the components that you are utilizing and the upfront cost.
With a reputable company that offers a production guarantee, once the upfront cost is compensated it is a guaranteed return on investment with minimal risk.
To explain our potential for success I would calculate the Weighted Average Cost of Capital for my company to help the investor understand the reliability of my company. Then I would show them the net present value of their investment over the 30 year operating period of an average solar photovoltaics system.
That is interesting that you want to delve into renewable energy generation. I think that there has to be a base onto which we learn ‘how’ to learn to use sustainable and renewable energy. My approach is to start at the beginning and teach people ways to work towards this. Thanks for your input.
Link to my blog: http://sites.psu.edu/engr312/2014/10/21/understanding-…al-amy-johnson/
There is never a 100% guaranteed return on investment unfortunately market cycles and new competition can easily destroy new businesses. An example is what the natural gas industry is doing to start up solar panel businesses. They just can’t compete with the gas prices and before they have even started they are already unable to stay open.
My Blog: http://engr312.dutton.psu.edu/2014/10/21/cost-of-capital-facciolla/