Site screening
Solar Substation Proximity Analysis
Interpret substation distance as one part of connection screening rather than evidence of available grid capacity.
Why this workflow matters
A nearby substation can reduce route length, but suitability depends on voltage, configuration, ownership, expansion scope and network studies. Proximity analysis should identify candidates and questions, not promise access.
Questions to answer
- What is the nearest relevant-voltage substation?
- Is the straight-line route physically meaningful?
- What crossings or settlements affect a cable route?
- Who owns the asset and controls connection studies?
Recommended workflow
- 1Filter substations by known or plausible voltage.
- 2Measure boundary-to-asset distance and map route corridors.
- 3Identify land, road, rail, water and environmental crossings.
- 4Request authoritative network information and update the option ranking.
Evidence to collect
- ✓ Substation location and voltage data
- ✓ Topographic and cadastral context
- ✓ Potential cable-route corridors
- ✓ Network-owner confirmation
Decision-ready outputs
- → Substation option map
- → Route-length and crossing schedule
- → Verification questions for the network operator