Engineering team & skills
Solek’s niche is our engineering team with experience and skills in the renewable energy sector:
- Qualified engineers: we recruit and equip sought-after people
- Project management expertise: we specialise in project management
- Technical focus: we strive to set ourselves apart by building strong technical expertise
- Specialised tools: software, infrastructure and specialised techniques to assist problem solving
Feasibility and technology studies
Solek’s engineers conduct pre-feasibility, feasibility and technical studies, such as:
- Assessment of technology: evaluate and compare local and international technologies
- Economic studies: financial modelling and projections, sensitivity analysis, return on investment
- Risk analysis and planning: quantative and qualitative risk analysis, key decision points
- Site assessments: include environmental impact studies
- Legal aspects: assessing legal licensing, permitting, and regulatory requirements
- Simulation: design and comparative simulation studies
Project management
We follow a life-cycle approach:
- Consult: determining specific energy needs
- Solution development: customised solution according to client-specific requirements
- Source and supply: procurement of world-class, reputable products and components
- Implementation: project plan implementation and owner’s engineering
- Service & maintenance: post project rollout support and maintenance
Research & development
R&D has been a core focus of our company, acting as a catalyst to innovation. R&D strategy includes:
- Tertiary institutions: doing research with Stellenbosch University and technical universities
- Market research: investigating, aligning with and reacting to new market trends
- Technology research: staying abreast of new technological developments in the energy sector
- Industry leaders: collaborating globally with industry leader technology and service providers
- Internships: ongoing local and international internship programmes
Solar technology integration & design
Solek has 25 years of practical experience in the design, installation, and maintenance of hybrid renewable systems:
- Off-grid (island) systems: complex hybrid systems in rural areas and various countries
- Grid-tie systems: rooftop and ground-mounted, grid-connected solutions
- Market sectors: individuals, commercial clients and government bodies
- Pioneering projects: experience in national flagship projects
