Feasibility assessments
In their broadest scope, our feasibility assessments seek to provide a quantitative answer to the question of how: how can this project serve the best interests of all stakeholders. Our studies have been used to help finance major projects by international financiers.
• Wind and solar resource assessment
• Site evaluation
• Conceptual design
• Yield estimation
• Evaluation of project constraints
• Grid interconnection study
• Financial and economic analysis
• Environmental and social impact assessment
• Wind turbines selection
• Micro siting
• Site evaluation
• Conceptual design
• Yield estimation
• Evaluation of project constraints
• Grid interconnection study
• Financial and economic analysis
• Environmental and social impact assessment
• Wind turbines selection
• Micro siting
Owner’s Engineers
As owner’s engineer, we work with developers to help ensure success of the project. We can assist with the specification of the solar and wind plants, tendering and evaluation of contractor’s proposals and construction documents, selection of contractors and suppliers, design review, and supervision of implementation.
During construction, we supervise the contractors on behalf of the owners to ensure that they follow the project specifications and supply the necessary expertize to fill any gaps in the project resources.
We review local and international laws, codes and practices related to the project to ensure that the project is compliant.
• Site selection
• Project specification
• Competitive tendering
• Negotiation of PPA, contracts, and support in response to regulators and lenders
• Grid code compliance
• Construction supervision
• Commissioning supervision
• Performance testing
• O&M monitoring
• Environmental and social compliance
• Project specification
• Competitive tendering
• Negotiation of PPA, contracts, and support in response to regulators and lenders
• Grid code compliance
• Construction supervision
• Commissioning supervision
• Performance testing
• O&M monitoring
• Environmental and social compliance
Lender’s / Independent Engineer
As Lender’s engineers, we support lenders in the evaluation and monitoring of their potential investments. As independent engineers, we provide an independent professional opinion of the scope of work we are entrusted to evaluate. We provide technical assessments and due diligence services to minimize the risks throughout the lifetime of their investments.
• Technical, financial, and environmental due diligence
• Review of project contracts (PPA, interconnection agreements, EPC and O&M contracts, etc.)
• Review of engineering design
• Site visit and site selection analysis
• Evaluation of resource measurement equipment and assessment
• Evaluation of grid interconnection
• Review of local permitting and authorization with grid operator
• Review of plant equipment and O&M
• Construction monitoring
• Review environmental and social plans, and supervision of their implementation
• Review and witnessing of performance and acceptance tests
Project Due Diligence
We provide technical, financial, environmental and social due diligence services on behalf of investors, lenders, and as independent consultants. We have provided due diligence services for solar and wind projects at all stages, from pre-financial close to operation.
Our work includes auditing and reporting on the technical risks of projects. We assess the project design, documents, and site to identify critical gaps and compliance issues. We provide clients with recommendations on the ways to bridge the gaps between the project status and requirements to meet project performance, local regulations, international standards, and best engineering practices.
Construction and Commissioning Supervision
Firnas Shuman provides complete construction and commissioning supervision. We have supervised construction and commissioning for some of the largest plants in the Middle East and North Africa.
From initial ground leveling to civil, mechanical and electrical works, and through to operation and testing, our experienced site personnel help ensure that projects are built to international standards of best practice.
Performance Testing
We witness performance tests and ensure they are conducted in accordance with requirements of standards, the PPA or other contractual obligations and best practices. Where necessary, we will work with parties during the contract negotiations to develop performance test protocols which demonstrate the satisfactory operation of the plant.
