An initial request does not need to contain every technical answer. It should primarily explain what must be powered, under which conditions and with what information already available.
Start with the objective and intended uses
Specify whether the need concerns a building, equipment, an isolated site, support for an existing grid connection or continuity of service. This distinction guides later questions without presuming the solution.
- Describe the activities that require power.
- Identify periods of use.
- Flag priority equipment.
Gather consumption information
Available bills, rated power, equipment quantities and usage periods provide an initial framework. An imperfect but explained list is more useful than an unsupported overall estimate.
- Available bills or meter readings.
- List of devices and known power ratings.
- Planned changes in use.
Document the site without replacing an inspection
The address, access conditions, available areas, visible shading, existing installations and a few authorised photographs help prepare the assessment. They do not replace the required on-site readings or checks.
- Site location and accessibility.
- Potentially usable areas.
- Existing electrical installation, if known.
Identify constraints and dependencies
A project may depend on budget, authorisations, structural capacity, environment, safety, storage or other works. Identifying them early avoids building an overly narrow assumption.
- Schedule and access constraints.
- Known authorisations or responsibilities.
- Budget boundaries to discuss.
Prepare a verifiable next step
After the information is received, the assessment can identify missing data, required readings, scenarios to compare and responsibilities. Sizing and a proposal come only after this framing work.
Key points
- Describe uses before requesting a power rating.
- Separate available data from assumptions.
- Plan the necessary site checks.