Brief Project Description

The project involved supply and installation of solar water heating systems for 165 residential properties in South Africa.

Location:          North-West Province

Technical:         165 solar water heating systems – solar evacuation tube collectors, hot water tanks, mounting frames, pipe reticulation networks, pumps, back-up electric heating elements and other balance of system equipment.

Year:                2009

Scope of Work/Role

Project Development

• Site assessment

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
• Factory Acceptance Testing
• Logistics – delivery, customs clearing, storage

Construction

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

Operation and Maintenance (Asset Management)

• On-site routine and breakdown maintenance