Solar farm development and planning

Solar FarmDevelopment Services

Complete project development from site identification to ready-to-build solar farms. We handle land acquisition, permitting, grid connection, and investment structuring.

12MW+
Ready-to-Build
100%
Permit Success
6-18
Months Timeline
€12M+
Projects Developed

Complete Development Services

End-to-end project development with guaranteed outcomes and transparent timelines

Site Identification & Acquisition

4-8 weeks

Strategic site selection and land acquisition for optimal solar farm development

Development Process:

Solar resource assessment and mapping
Land availability and ownership research
Zoning and regulatory compliance check
Preliminary feasibility analysis
Negotiation and acquisition support

Key Deliverables:

Site evaluation reports
Land acquisition agreements
Due diligence documentation
Preliminary design concepts

Permitting & Licensing

8-16 weeks

Complete regulatory approval process for solar farm development

Development Process:

Environmental impact assessments
Building and construction permits
Grid connection applications
Local authority approvals
Regulatory compliance verification

Key Deliverables:

All required permits and licenses
Environmental clearances
Construction approvals
Grid connection agreements

Grid Connection Development

6-12 weeks

Electrical infrastructure design and utility interconnection planning

Development Process:

Grid capacity and stability analysis
Transmission line design
Substation requirements assessment
Utility coordination and agreements
Grid code compliance verification

Key Deliverables:

Grid connection design
Utility interconnection agreement
Electrical infrastructure plans
Grid compliance certification

Financial Structuring

4-6 weeks

Investment structure optimization and financing arrangement

Development Process:

Financial modeling and projections
Investment structure design
Bank financing coordination
Tax optimization strategies
Legal structure establishment

Key Deliverables:

Financial models and projections
Investment memorandum
Financing arrangements
Legal documentation

Development Timeline

Structured approach ensuring efficient project development and risk mitigation

Phase 1: Pre-Development
8-12 weeks

Key Activities:

Site identification and evaluation
Preliminary feasibility studies
Land acquisition negotiations
Initial regulatory consultations

Phase Outcome:

Secured development site with preliminary approvals

Phase 2: Development
12-20 weeks

Key Activities:

Detailed engineering design
Permit applications and approvals
Grid connection agreements
Financial structuring and funding

Phase Outcome:

Ready-to-build project with all permits and financing

Phase 3: Pre-Construction
4-8 weeks

Key Activities:

Final design optimization
Equipment procurement planning
Construction contractor selection
Project timeline finalization

Phase Outcome:

Construction-ready project with optimized design

Ready-to-Build Projects

Fully developed projects with all permits secured, ready for immediate investment

Ready to Build
3MW

Larnaca Industrial Zone

6 months to operation

€3.15M
Investment
18.8%
Projected ROI

Project Status:

All permits secured
Grid connection approved
Land lease agreements signed
Financing pre-approved
Ready to Build
7MW

Famagusta Agricultural Area

8 months to operation

€7.35M
Investment
19.4%
Projected ROI

Project Status:

Environmental clearance obtained
Utility interconnection agreement
Construction permits ready
Equipment procurement initiated
Ready to Build
2MW

Troodos Mountain Region

4 months to operation

€2.1M
Investment
17.2%
Projected ROI

Project Status:

Unique mountain location
Premium electricity rates
Fast-track approval process
Immediate construction ready

Development Advantages

Why choose Lighthief Cyprus for your solar farm development needs

Local Expertise
Deep understanding of Cyprus regulations and market conditions
Proven Track Record
100% success rate in obtaining permits and approvals
Fast Development
Accelerated timelines through established relationships
Risk Mitigation
Comprehensive due diligence and regulatory compliance

Start Your Solar Farm Development

From concept to construction-ready project with guaranteed permits and approvals