Owner’s engineer for photovoltaic battery storage and diesel hybrid systems in Suriname

Suriname relies on imported diesel fuel to provide power to its rural towns and communities. To reduce fuel consumption and noise emissions from diesel power plants, Fichtner conducted a feasibility study on integrating photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS). This was done by means of a technical-financial optimization using the Fichtner Hybrid Configurator software. Through a competitive bidding process managed by Fichtner, the most qualified and cost-efficient engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company was selected. Fichtner provided guidance and supervision to the EPC during the detailed design and construction phases to ensure the project's success in terms of performance, timing, and longevity.