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ILF Appointed As The Consultant For Solar PV Project | |
| Sumita Pawar |
According to the report, ILF Consulting Engineers, a multinational engineering and consulting firm based in Bayern, Germany, announced that its Saudi unit was appointed as the consultant for the pre-development studies of three multiple-gigatonne solar photovoltaic parks.
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Once they are commissioned, these would be the largest renewable energy projects worldwide by installed capacity.
According to the report by ILF Consulting Engineers, Saudi Arabia’s scope of work includes the provision of engineering services of the highest quality for parks in order to achieve a maturity that is ready for tendering on an IPP basis.
ILF Consulting Engineers stated the pre-development studies include a preliminary site assessment, a master plan, environmental baseline surveys, permitting, and an energy yield assessment.
Technology selection and Capex/Opex estimates are also included.
It stated that the scope of work includes studies on geotechnical, hydrological, and glint/glare issues, as well as environmental and social impact assessment.
According to ILF, the mega Saudi projects are among the most prestigious and ambitious developments worldwide in terms of sustainability and innovation.
It is also a key piece of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy, which aims to become a global leader in renewable energy by 2030.
"It is a perfect match for ILF’s commitment to climate protection and a vision statement about improving the quality of life," it said.