Brief Project Description

The project involves development, finance and engineering of a 5.3MW off-grid solar power systems to power pumps and other facilities.

Location:          Senegal

Technical:         5.3MW ground mounted (fixed) solar panels, string inverters, monitoring, and other balance of system equipment.

Year:                2017

Scope of Work/Role

Project Development

• Feasibility Studies including Solar Yield Analysis and Financial Modelling
• Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Studies
• PPA, Concession and Implementation Agreements negotiation
• Project finance – UK Export Finance (UKEF) and Bank ABC

Engineering

• Preliminary system design and calculations
• Equipment and technology selection
• Equipment submissions
• Detailed design and drawings
• Project management
• Inspection and Test Plan

Procurement

• Equipment procurement and supply
• Trade finance
• Factory Acceptance Testing
• Logistics – delivery, customs clearing, storage

Construction

• Installation and supervision – civil, mechanical, electrical
• Site Acceptance Testing
• Testing and commissioning
• Training