Green Heat Network Funding Application
Project Overview
Cleantech & Energy provided end-to-end support to Gren Energy Ltd. in the development and submission of a successful Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF) application. Our role was instrumental in shaping a comprehensive, fundable proposal that met the scheme's technical, economic, and delivery-readiness requirements. We worked closely with Gren to develop all critical supporting documentation, ensuring the application aligned with GHNF expectations and funding criteria.
Our Role & Deliverables
Techno-Economic Feasibility Study
Cleantech produced a detailed feasibility report that assessed lifecycle cost and carbon performance, evaluated technical options, and included:
Cost-benefit analysis
Network design schematics and spatial layouts
Interconnection and infrastructure assessments
Strategic Business Case Development
Cleantech crafted a technical memo supporting the business case with:
Technology selection rationale
Energy centre siting decisions
Projected carbon and efficiency benefits
Programme Planning & Mobilisation Readiness
Cleantech delivered a clear programme and mobilisation strategy including:
Consultant and contractor procurement plans
Heat source and pipe route approvals
Planning consents and land ownership documentation
Key construction milestones and customer connection timelines
Customer Load & Tariff Analysis
Cleantech undertook a full demand analysis to support tariff modelling and network design:
Building-by-building thermal consumption (kWh)
Peak thermal demand (kW)
Risk Management
Our live risk register provided:
Identification of technical and delivery risks
Mitigation strategies and programme implications
CP1 Compliance Assurance
We ensured full CP1 compliance through:
Completed compliance checklists
Ongoing adherence statements for procurement and construction phases
Z-Factor & Heat-to-Electricity Ratio Justification
A technical briefing was prepared outlining:
Justification for proposed heat-to-electricity ratio
Heat source operating parameters and carbon performance metrics
Innovation & Carbon Reduction Narrative
We highlighted the project’s innovative features, including:
Smart controls and system efficiencies
Future-proofing measures and policy alignment
Future Expansion Planning
We prepared a long-term expansion strategy covering:
Growth zones and connection-readiness
Scalable plant and pipework infrastructure
Stakeholder engagement for ongoing development