independent engineering services

Prior to investing in any solar project, financial institutions and investors intend to conduct thorough assessment of various aspects of their investments.

From technical, legal to the commercial viability of the project, investors seek complete due diligence to mitigate risks and protect their interests. The technical due diligence is the most critical aspect which should be diligently looked into from concept to design, construction and O&M period of the project.

Adequate diligence for
right investment

For ensuring right investment decisions, SgurrEnergy’s solar experts are always accessible to perform complete technical due diligence throughout all the phases of solar PV project development and implementation.

We have a strong international track record in providing impartial, reliable and confidential lender’s engineering services for solar energy projects on behalf of banks, private equity institutions and developers across the globe.

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Our
Proficiency –
Your Benefits

Our Independent support helps the investors in:

Identifying risks at the right time and advising corrective measures to minimize delays.

Ensuring sound financial investment over the project lifecycle.

Getting comprehensive and multidisciplinary expertise, regardless of the project stage, location or size.

Supporting project legal advisors throughout the project financial closure and forming agreements.

We inspire lender confidence in our competencies to recognise technical risks that can potentially cause adverse commercial implications. With a resource of over 70 domain experts we have developed a unique methodology that mitigates risk and enables project bankability.

SgurrEnergy’s expert services help the financiers understand the major challenges, risks, concerns and the benefits of the project. Comprehensive advice and thoughtful measures are provided to ensure the financier makes a worthwhile investment.

Our Services

Our team provides detailed insights based on proved industry practices and delivers a comprehensive technical due diligence that covers the various aspects of Lender’s Independent Engineering

Pre-construction

During Construction

Commissioning and
Performance tests

During Operation

Factory Audits

  • Review of all project documents for commercial/ technical evaluation
  • Detailed cost analysis
  • Technology assessment
  • EPC warranties/ guarantees
  • Equipment guarantees
  • Solar resource assessment
  • Energy yield analysis
  • Contracts review
  • ESIA review
  • Evacuation
  • Plant desig
  • Testing, commissioning and handover procedures
  • Financial model
  • Permits and licenses
  • Insurance
  • Construction progress
  • Quality assurance
  • Disbursement certificate/ request
  • Site visit
  • Verify mechanical completion
  • Commissioning procedure
  • Equipment installation reports
  • Punch lists
  • Validate performance ratio test procedure
  • Site Visits
  • Revenue forecast and operating budget
  • O&M plan execution
  • Environmental and social management plans
  • Condition of the plant
  • Key maintenance overhaul
  • Plant performance assessment

What SgurrEnergy delivers

  • Red flag report
  • Site and EY assessment
  • Identify major geotechnical constraints
  • Export capacity confirmation
  • Areas of expected cost overuns
  • Status of permits and licences
  • Monthly construction progress reports
  • Actual construction vs budget
  • Actual construction progress vs schedule
  • Anticipating project delays and cost overruns
  • Project acceptance report
  • Monitor/Review performance tests
  • Conduct independent performance testing
  • Review test report
  • Verify punch list completion
  • Deviations from the requirements specified in financing documents
  • Periodic operational monitoring reports
  • Confirm compliance with loan agreement covenants
  • Power grid curtailment
  • Plant performance assessment

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