Site screening
Solar Transmission Line Proximity Screening
Screen transmission-line context, voltage, crossing exposure and connection-route implications for a solar project.
Why this workflow matters
Transmission-line proximity can indicate network context but also create easements, clearances and crossing constraints. The same mapped line may be an opportunity, a site constraint or irrelevant to the intended connection.
Questions to answer
- What voltage and ownership are recorded?
- Does the line cross or merely pass near the site?
- Which statutory clearances or easements apply?
- Would connection require a new switching station?
Recommended workflow
- 1Classify nearby lines by voltage and data confidence.
- 2Measure intersection and minimum distance to the site.
- 3Map potential easements, crossings and compound requirements.
- 4Confirm the connection concept with the asset owner.
Evidence to collect
- ✓ Line geometry and voltage attributes
- ✓ Easement or wayleave information
- ✓ Site and route survey
- ✓ Network connection concept
Decision-ready outputs
- → Line-proximity schedule
- → Crossing and clearance constraints
- → Connection-concept questions