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Full Rating
A comprehensive study of all aspects of
the project that could affect the credit
delivery. The entity requesting the Rating
has the choice to publish it. The rating is
monitored over the life of the project.
A full diagnostic report including detailed analysis
of all the major risk factors faced by the project.
This includes a performance estimate, a detailed
analysis of registration risk and a broader view of
the relevant technology, sector and region. The
rating is approved by the Rating Committee.
All of the project
documentation (PDD),
interaction with the project
proponents and a mandatory
site visit.
4 – 6 weeks
Ratings
Assessment
A detailed Rating Scan with a specific
focus as prescribed by the client.
See Rating Scan, but with a greater level of detail
on the relevant topics and a special chapter(s) on
the topic requested by the client, e.g. a more
focussed performance estimate, a detailed analysis
of registration risk or a broader view of a
technology/sector/region.
Specific to the request by the
client, but involving more
detailed information other than
available in the PDD. A site visit
may be required or requested.
2 - 3 weeks
Ratings Scan
A considered initial opinion of a project
based on the available information and
including interaction with the client.
An 8-10 page report discussing all the major risks
faced by the project regarding both performance
and regulatory issues. This includes an indication of
the likely performance of the project and a
discussion of the regulatory issues.
In addition to the available
information in the PDD,
feedback from the client on
preliminary questions raised by
the CRA.
5 - 7 days
Preliminary
Scan
A quick turnaround, initial opinion of
early stage projects based on limited
information.
A first opinion of the project’s potential to gain
registration and create credits. This 2-4 page
report will be accompanied by a list of questions
on the topics where further work is required.
This level of analysis is suitable
when there is limited
information available on a
project, such as a draft PDD.
2 - 3 days
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