Direct answer
Investment readiness means the project story, technical design, permits, grid path, costs, schedule, revenues and risks agree with each other. A polished presentation cannot compensate for unresolved interfaces or unsupported assumptions.
Decision framework
- Clarify the commercial use case
This stage makes assumptions, responsibilities, acceptance measures and the next decision gate explicit.
- Verify site, resource, permits and grid path
This stage makes assumptions, responsibilities, acceptance measures and the next decision gate explicit.
- Create concept design and energy model
This stage makes assumptions, responsibilities, acceptance measures and the next decision gate explicit.
- Build cost, schedule and risk logic
This stage makes assumptions, responsibilities, acceptance measures and the next decision gate explicit.
- Assemble evidence for procurement and finance review
This stage makes assumptions, responsibilities, acceptance measures and the next decision gate explicit.
Questions the project owner should ask
- Which critical interfaces are excluded from the scope?
- Which assumptions are verified and which remain open?
- How will performance and acceptance be tested?
- Who owns change, data, configuration and lifecycle responsibility?
Frequently asked questions
Why should this be addressed early?
Because late system decisions can become more expensive changes during procurement, permitting, construction and commissioning.
The right next step
Define the need through outcome, site, grid, process, timing and risk—not an equipment list. Definova uses the first conversation to clarify critical interfaces and the required decision path.
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