Land Use Planning & Site Analysis

Land Management and Site Analysis for Municipalities and the Public Sector

Assess municipal lands, identify conflicts, and optimise site suitability for renewable energy projects.

In brief: Technical and economic evaluation of municipal lands and potential sites for suitability and conflicts (e.g., nature and landscape conservation, proximity to residential areas).

GIS-supported suitability assessment of your lands, including restrictions and yield analysis; we prioritise parcels based on economic viability, conflict risks, and eligibility for funding.

Orocon RE’s land management and site analysis supports municipalities and public institutions in making informed, evidence-based decisions about where and how renewable energy projects should be developed. We examine municipal and private lands to determine the technical suitability, economic value, and key planning constraints for wind, photovoltaic (PV and Agri-PV), and battery storage systems (BESS). The result is a clear, defensible picture of which sites can proceed, in what order, and under which conditions.

Our approach combines geospatial data, planning policy, and practical development knowledge. We map environmental sensitivities such as nature and landscape conservation areas, distances to residential zones, cultural heritage, flood and heat risks, as well as proximity to the grid. Orocon Renewable Energy translates these insights into straightforward, comparable assessments, enabling decision-makers to prioritise sites and justify decisions to town halls, auditors, and residents.

Beyond constraints, we quantify opportunities. We assess potential generation capacity, projected revenue for municipal coffers, and local value creation through land leases, business rates, and participation models. This allows municipalities to align climate targets with economic development, prioritising public benefit.

Crucially, Orocon RE acts as an independent, neutral advisor. We do not represent developers. Our role is to equip local authorities with unbiased analysis, practical options, and an implementation roadmap that reduces planning risks, shortens timelines, and builds public trust in the energy transition.

Who is this service for?

Municipalities initiating local energy programmes needing a transparent, data-based view of which plots are suitable for wind, PV, Agri-PV, or BESS, how sites are evaluated against each other, and which environmental or planning constraints need addressing prior to public consultation and procurement.

Public institutions preparing council decisions or tenders who require robust evidence to support site selection, document distances to residential areas, demonstrate adherence to nature/landscape conservation, and show that socioeconomic benefits and risks have been fairly evaluated for citizens and neighbourhoods.

City and district planning offices facing multiple developer inquiries seeking an independent filter to compare proposals, test technical and grid feasibility, and align projects with municipal plans, zoning frameworks, and long-term land-use priorities without overwhelming internal teams.

Inter-municipal collaborations and public utilities aiming to pool lands or coordinate cross-border projects requiring a common methodology to assess shared sites, distribute revenues fairly, and sequence development while maintaining public acceptance and regulatory compliance.

Why it matters

Minimise decision-making risks

Poorly chosen sites lead to objections, delays, and cost overruns. Rigorous site analysis mitigates planning risks by identifying obstacles early, clarifying distances to residential zones, and documenting environmental sensitivities, allowing municipalities to make defensible and verifiable decisions.

Maximise public value

Municipal budgets benefit when sites are technically strong and economically viable. Orocon RE quantifies yield, grid connection, and potential revenues, assisting public sector leaders in prioritising projects that offer local value creation, steady revenues, and visible benefits for communities.

Accelerate implementation with confidence

Transparent criteria and clear mapping build credibility with council members, stakeholders, and residents. By presenting options and trade-offs in simple language, Orocon Renewable Energy supports effective consultations, smoother approval processes, and faster pathways from planning to project.

How it works

Site exclusion & data collection – We consolidate cadastral, planning, and environmental data for municipal and candidate sites, including proximity to the grid and distances to residential areas.

Constraints & sensitivities mapping – We map nature/landscape conservation, flood/heat risks, cultural heritage, and access to identify red flags and necessary actions.

Technical & economic assessment – We evaluate resource scope, grid options, and indicative economic data to assess sites and define development pathways.

Actionable roadmap – We deliver a clear report and maps with prioritised sites, mitigation measures, consultation points, and next steps for procurement and approval.