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After the consideration of relevant factors regarding the renewable energies and the business, it is
important to consider the following questions:

• ‘’Is your real state portfolio suitable for onsite, renewable energy generation?’’: leased assets require
companies to liaise with the landlord of the property.

• ‘’If your real estate portfolio is suitable for onsite generation, what is the energy capacity of potential
projects/installations?’’: the energy capacity of potential projects/installations is important to calibrate the
local procurement implementation.

• ‘’What is your time horizon?’’

Creation of the strategy: it is important to define the strategy once the renewable energies are
considered. A merge between the business and sustainability strategy need to be adopted. For instance, an
organization with existing energy intensity and business growth, has to design a strategy that complements
the existing objectives.

The motivations and objectives of the business, which make them turn to a sustainable approach and the
implementation of renewable energy are important, and they need to be reflected in the strategy.

Identification of opportunities for collaboration: the collaboration with other organizations or the
community, might be positive for achieving renewable and sustainable strategy objectives and minimize
positive negative effects or barriers.

Renewable Enegies Online tools for SMEs and public sector to better adopt renewable energy sources

The following page offers information about XPRESS, an EU funded initiative that has created a search
engine aiming at helping SMEs access to tenders and relevant information regarding renewable energies.
XPRESS allows to gather data, share information, and match the needs of public procurers and SMEs in
embracing renewable energy sources (RESs), an initiative funded by the European Union.

The direct access to the search engine tool is available in this link.