Lender’s Independent Engineer

Delivering rigorous due diligence and quality monitoring for lenders and investors

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.

Some of our key clients include:

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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Lender’s Independent Engineer

Delivering rigorous due diligence and quality monitoring for lenders and investors

Adequate diligence for
right investment

Some of our key clients include:

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

What SgurrEnergy delivers

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Lender’s Independent Engineer

Delivering rigorous due diligence and quality monitoring for lenders and investors

Adequate diligence for right investment

Some of our key clients include:

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

What SgurrEnergy delivers

Technical Articles

Relevant Experience

Adequate diligence for
right investment

Our
Proficiency –
Your Benefits

Commissioning and
Performance tests