ILF Consulting Engineers, a multinational engineering and consulting company based in Bayern, Germany announced that its Saudi unit was appointed as the consultant for the pre-development studies of three multiple gigawatt solar photovoltaic parks. These would be the largest renewable energy projects worldwide by installed capacity once they are commissioned.
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.
According to ILF Consulting Engineers, the pre-development studies include preliminary site assessment, master plan, environmental baseline surveys, permitting, and 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, as well as environmental and social impact assessment.
ILF stated that 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 towards climate protection and a vision statement about ‘improving the quality of life’, it said.
