Technical Studies

Barkley Project Group is experienced in all stages of hydropower project development. Our services include

• locating and evaluating potential energy generation opportunities
• feasibility assessment
• analysis of power production capacity and project economics
• liaison with government regulators, utilities and stakeholders
• overall management and coordination of project development technical teams

Barkley Project Group is experienced in coordinating the detailed technical studies necessary to successfully design and permit hydropower projects. Our firm oversees the work plans, budgets and deliverables of multi-disciplinary project teams, and manages the project information and team interaction to efficiently identify and address project development opportunities and constraints. Key technical studies overseen by Barkley Project Group include:

• Hydrological studies to determine the amount and distribution of precipitation and stream flow
• Fish, wildlife and other environmental assessments to support project design and regulatory permitting
• Civil engineering and design of roads, intake, penstock, powerhouse and switchyard facilities
• Electrical engineering, interconnection and transmission design
• Archeology, land use, water use, visual impact and socioeconomic assessment