Technical consultancy
Expert consultancy offerings for green energy initiatives.
Edma Energy utilizes state-of-the-art technology to guide your renewable energy venture. We are equipped to serve across all project stages and various technologies, encompassing solar photovoltaic installations, wind farms, hydroelectric facilities, biomass operations, BESS systems (energy storage), and hydrogen initiatives.
Technical Consultancy
Expert guidance and evaluation for green energy initiatives.
Blending technical expertise across all engineering domains with proficiency in project finance and regulations, Edma Energy assists clients in informed transaction decisions. We aid in effectively navigating risks while guaranteeing a dependable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy provision.
Typically, our clientele consists of SPVs (special purpose vehicles) – entities birthed for this very mission, often as offshoots of larger corporations. Trust Edma Energy with your complete commercial asset management demands.
Feasibility studies
Is your venture viable? Before embarking on your project, it's essential to ascertain its feasibility.
With this service, Edma Energy's team of professionals examines the financial, legal, regulatory, and technical facets of your project. Our global cadre of experts is equipped to offer services anywhere in the world, catering to a diverse client base, including investors, proprietors, developers, and IPP entities.
We consider our client's specifications, the attributes of the intended construction location, requisite permits, estimated costs, and the financial structure of the project.
Our feasibility evaluation encompasses:
- Detailed site examination and assessment
- Initial design blueprint
- Scrutiny of permits
- Property worth estimation
- Initial energy output evaluation.
Technical due diligence
Considering buying, financing, or offloading a renewable energy initiative? Regardless of its phase – be it development or operation – there are vital factors you must contemplate before finalizing your move.
Technical due diligence acts as a thorough inspection pinpointing potential risks and offering solutions to counteract them. Typically undertaken by an external entity, this evaluation covers:
- A comprehensive analysis of the project's design and its primary equipment.
- On-site exploration and assessment.
- Scrutiny of administrative processes and permit acquisition.
- Examination of EPC and O&M contractual agreements.
- Review of land arrangements and property-related documents.
- Assessment of energy efficiency metrics.
- Verification of the financial projection.
- Analysis of past performance records (for functioning projects).
- Quality assurance checks (for active projects).
Harnessing the synergy between our triad of operational sectors, Edma Energy approaches technical due diligence with a panoramic view of the asset, seamlessly integrating legal and fiscal dimensions.
Energy Yield Analysis
Objective evaluations of energy output grant an extra layer of confidence in overseeing wind and solar facilities.
An energy yield evaluation offers tangible insights on maximizing the efficiency of a renewable initiative's design. Such an assessment can guide decisions, like choosing between a fixed axis or a tracker for a solar plant.
Edma Energy's specialists will conduct an in-depth simulation of the setup, alongside determining the project's prospective energy yield to reinforce your financial projections (P50, P75, and P90).
SPV Performance analysis
For thorough asset optimization, Edma Energy delivers an all-encompassing evaluation of your photovoltaic or wind energy project, grounded in bespoke performance reports and technical audits.
We manage warranty claims, verify technical performance, and address safety-related incidents within the facility. This offering can be seamlessly integrated with inspection and measurement services.
Development support
- Overseeing submission of applications to relevant authorities, handling administrative request responses, and directing the companies engaged in essential studies and permits.
- Providing technical counsel on interconnection facets, grid connection contracts, and third-party agreements. We oversee the developer's property rights management and enumerate project-related risks along with their potential repercussions.
- Offering legal guidance to SPVs (special purpose vehicles) if already established, including a thorough review of pertinent documents. On the real estate front, we assess and, if needed, revise property lease agreements. We further guide our clients in formulating any supplementary documents essential for finalizing and enacting bank-backed land leases.
Technical advisory services for lenders
Edma Energy assists lenders in clearing uncertainties while finalizing the facility agreement with borrowers. We offer expert advice through our technical due diligence on the asset intended for financing.
Furthermore, we oversee on-site progress, verify project milestones, and manage both the commissioning and the assessment of the provisional acceptance certificate (PAC). We also handle operational tracking and evaluate the final acceptance certificate (FAC).
Battery Energy Storage Systems consulting
- Conducting in-depth feasibility studies.
- Examining the regulatory framework.
- Identifying applicable revenue streams, including demand response and demand management systems.
- Developing both technological and market-based scenarios.
- Performing rigorous technical and economic feasibility assessments.
- Analyzing the authorization procedures.
- Overseeing project planning and design stages.
- Providing an extensive overview of the technology and its applications.
- Managing project engineering and overseeing the owner's interests during the construction phase.
Measurement and Inspection Services
Routine checks on the operational status of a renewable plant are essentia, with the scope of the review being determined by the project's specific technology:
- For solar PV plants: Key inspections encompass quality checks; I-V curve measurements and analyses; capturingof thermographic images and albedo measurements (percentage of radiation reflecting off a surface into the atmosphere); inverter performance evaluations; assessment of the provisional acceptance certificate (PAC) in line with IEC62446 standards; and tests for string homogeneity and overall performance
- For wind energy projects: This includes thorough blade inspections, end-of-warranty examinations, inspections of the balance-of-plant (BoP), substations, and other electrical apparatus; gearbox assessments; analysis of operational data; and either performance analysis or power curve validation.
Technical Consultancy
Acquisitions and construction
This service aids clients in determining the best site engineering approach for overseeing projects in the construction phase. Handling a 50 MW photovoltaic facility is different in scale and scope compared to a 250 MW one. Similarly, coordinating with a single EPC contractor varies significantly from overseeing a BoP contractor, multiple suppliers, and transitional stages (like PV plant establishment, substation setup, grid connectivity, and initiation).
Edma Energy's team of seasoned professionals diligently oversees the construction process, offering varying degrees of assistance, from distant construction monitoring with monthly site visits to a continuous 24/7 on-site presence. Additionally, we ensure the proper commencement and accurate execution of both provisional and final acceptance tests as outlined in the agreements.
Project owner engineering
- Design Evaluation: Before construction kicks off, our seasoned team vets the design against contract specifications. As construction progresses, we ensure any alterations or changes meet the standard. Once completed, we verify the project's faithful execution.
- Construction Oversight: We monitor the construction's progress as per the timeline, ensuring adherence to quality benchmarks. This spans regulatory norms, EPC contractual obligations, and warranties. Depending on needs, this could mean regular site visits or a continuous on-site presence.
- Quality Assurance Plan: We rigorously assess the quality performance of the EPC contractor and major third parties. This is achieved through meticulous site inspections and visits to production facilities. Key tests we conduct for our clientele encompass:
- Main equipment Factory Acceptance Test (FAT).
- On-site Site Acceptance Test (SAT).
- Provisional Acceptance Certificate (PAC) validation.
- Final Acceptance Certificate (FAC) confirmation.
- Support during Commissioning:
- Creation and validation of the punch list's completion (a checklist of tasks the contractor must finish before project closure).
- Contractor documentation scrutiny.
- Evaluation of performance trials and project commencement.
Project and EPC management
Whether is project managing, or plant managing, or health and safety coordination, Edma Energy can play any strategic role required for a successful project.
EPC and O&M Bidding
We compile all the documentations starting from basic design to technical specifications and we submit them to the bid candidates. Our technicians and consultants handle the entire bidding process on EPC/BoP, including contract side.
Technical Consultancy
Renewable Energy Plants Engineering
Under the banner of Edma Energy, we present our unparalleled capabilities in advancing renewable energy projects. Our expertise is fortified by a seasoned team possessing global proficiency across diverse technologies.
Within our ranks, we house a cadre of in-house engineers, specializing in electrical, civil, mechanical, and commissioning fields. They stand ready to assist our clients throughout the technical evaluation of EPC/BoP contracts and related technical agreements. Moreover, they can oversee engineering designs and quality control plans, and actively engage in Factory Acceptance Tests for critical equipment, as well as field inspections to monitor project progress.
For projects in their developmental phase, we possess the capability to offer support in the preparation of technical documentation required for access and connection, alongside managing administrative permits. Additionally, we offer expertise in optimizing project layouts through the use of design software such as PVcase/Helios 3D and Civil 3D, with the primary aim of enhancing the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE). Lastly, we are at the client's disposal to help define the parameters of preliminary studies, encompassing geographical, topographical, and hydrographic assessments.
Project design and engineering
At Edma Energy, we excel in the management of the technical documentation necessary for our clients' requests for connections and administrative permits. With our extensive experience, we have a proven track record of successfully submitting technical materials to relevant authorities.
Root cause analysis
Occasionally, we come across renewable energy projects that require corrective actions due to errors or issues that arise. Our comprehensive technical support extends to addressing and rectifying potential problems during the operational phase, including those stemming from design errors or oversights. This includes addressing mechanical issues in trackers, substations, or drainage systems within PV plants, ensuring that your renewable energy projects operate smoothly and efficiently.
Detailed design and engineering reviews
In-depth Design and Engineering Assessment
At Edma Energy, we specialize in conducting meticulous design and engineering reviews for your projects. We meticulously craft civil, mechanical, and electrical blueprints, along with comprehensive calculation records for both the PV plant and the associated interconnection infrastructure that is currently under construction. Our attention to detail ensures that every aspect of your project is thoroughly examined and optimized for peak performance and efficiency.
Design Optimization
Leveraging Advanced Software for Design Enhancement
At Edma Energy, we go the extra mile to enhance project designs by harnessing specialized software tools. Our team employs cutting-edge software such as Helios3D or PVcase, in conjunction with Energy Yield Assessment (EYA), to thoroughly review and fine-tune designs. Additionally, if necessary, we can provide civil works estimates, including earthmoving calculations, using Civil 3D. These state-of-the-art software solutions enable us to optimize your projects for maximum efficiency and performance.
We provide full support for your renewable energy projects.
At any stage and across all countries, locate the specialist you require for your solar or wind energy facility. Maximize the potential of your installation. We clear your complexity!
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Edma Energy's renewable energy portfolio is a curated collection of various green energy assets or projects, managed under the Edma Energy brand, emphasizing sustainability, innovation, and optimized returns.