Division D.2.1

Please outline the alternative options considered in feasibility studies (max. 2-3 pages) in accordance with the approach as set out in Annex III (Methodology for carrying out the cost-benefit analysis) to this Regulation. At least the following information should be included

1. (i)

   The total investment cost and operating costs for options considered;

2. (ii)

   Options for scale (against technical, operational, economic, environmental and social criteria) and options for location of the proposed infrastructure;

3. (iii)

   Technological options — per component and per system;

4. (iv)

   Risks involved for each alternative, including risks related to climate change impacts and weather extremes;

5. (v)

   Economic indicators for options considered, if applicable^f1;

6. (vi)

   Summary table containing all pros and cons for all options considered.

In addition, in case of productive investments give details of capacity considerations (e.g. capacity of the firm before investment (in units per year), reference date, capacity after investment (in units per year), estimate the capacity utilisation rate).

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