Brief Project Description

The project involves turn-key finance and EPC of a 1.25MW grid-tie solar power plants plus 1.5MWh battery storage to power farm facilities.

Location:          South Africa

Technical:         1.25MW ground mounted (fixed) solar panels, 1.5MWh battery energy storage system, hybrid inverters, monitoring, weather station, and other balance of system equipment.

Year:                2023-2024

Scope of Work/Role

Project Development

• Feasibility Studies including Solar Yield Analysis

Engineering

• Preliminary system design and calculations
• Equipment and technology selection
• Equipment submissions
• Detailed design and drawings
• Project management, installation supervision
• 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 by our engineers
• Insurances and bonds
• Training

Operation and Maintenance (Asset Management)

• On-site routine and breakdown maintenance
• Remote monitoring (Internet of Things – IoT)