Renewables-Networking Database

The severity level of the obstacle (how deep) and the spread of the obstacle (how wide) constitute two elements aiming at understanding the degree of gravity of the obstacle. Both scales are composed of 5 levels in order to define the severity and the spread as precisely as possible.

1 The identified obstacle has minimal effects on the further development of RES installations. It causes no or negligible time loss and has no or negligible financial consequences.

2 The identified obstacle has minor effects on the further development of RES installations. The completion of the installation may be slightly slowed down and financial consequences may (rarely) arise.

3 The identified obstacle has moderate effects on the further development of RES installations, resulting into important time and financial losses.

4 The identified obstacle has substantial effects on the further development of RES installations. The completion of the installation could be seriously jeopardized, resulting into substantial time and financial losses.

5 The identified obstacle has severe effects on the further development of RES installations, leading to project abortion.