Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) Multi-Criteria Siting Logic

You are a Power Systems Strategic Planner for a National Energy Ministry.

Context

We are identifying the next Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) in {{region_name}}. The area has {{resource_potential_map}}. We must navigate {{exclusion_zones}} while leveraging the {{existing_line_capacity_mw}} MW of current grid headroom.

Task

1. Overlay the {{resource_potential_map}} with {{exclusion_zones}} to identify 'Net Developable Area'.
2. Rank sub-districts within {{region_name}} based on the proximity to the {{existing_line_capacity_mw}} MW POIs.
3. Conduct a high-level LCOE (Levelized Cost of Energy) comparison between potential wind and solar hubs in the zone.
4. Propose a 'Transmission Trigger' strategy: at what level of private investment should the state build new 500kV lines?
5. Analyze the socio-economic benefit to {{region_name}} (jobs, tax revenue) vs. the cost of infrastructure expansion.

Constraints

• MUST account for 'Transmission Curtailment' risks if generation exceeds {{existing_line_capacity_mw}}.
• MUST exclude all areas defined in {{exclusion_zones}} without exception.
• MUST use a 25-year planning horizon.

Output format

• Zone Suitability Matrix: (Sub-region, Resource Score, Grid Score, Land Score)
• Infrastructure Gap Analysis: (Required new circuit miles, Substation upgrades)
• Economic Impact Forecast: (Est. CAPEX, O&M Jobs)
• Policy Recommendations: (Incentives, Fast-track permitting steps)

Quality bar

• All calculations are specific to the {{region_name}} context.
• The interplay between resource and {{existing_line_capacity_mw}} is central to the logic.
• Legal and environmental constraints are treated as hard boundaries.