Water is central to human life and development. Balancing the world’s need for safe, reliable water with protecting this critical natural resource for the future requires a deep understanding of interconnected systems.
Our water professionals work in and across the major markets of drinking water, wastewater, and conveyance to deliver comprehensive solutions that safeguard human health and the environment. From flood protection to nutrient control to desalination — our goal is to do more with less, ensuring that our clients have access to globally sustainable technologies, locally delivered. We work with clients across the entire project life cycle — from initial planning studies through final construction and operations and maintenance services — on both traditional and alternative project-delivery options (design-build, public-private partnerships and financing). With a robust design and construction division, Santol Group offers a unique perspective on designing projects that are fully constructible.
We have extensive experience in small to large-scale hydroelectric projects, ranging from developing greenfield sites, to engineering and commissioning the hydroelectric stations and dams. Our hydropower experts are renowned for their effectiveness, understanding of customer needs as well as for their creative ability to carry out renewable energy projects and integrate them into the natural and built environments. We have developed a strong expertise in the field of hydroelectric facility design. Whether our clients need help with the design of new facilities or inspection and rehabilitation of existing ones, our multidisciplinary team provides innovative solutions to achieve optimal results.
Our practice areas
- Hydrology and hydraulics (1D, 2D and 3D modeling)
- Civil and structural design and stability analysis
- Geotechnical and geological engineering
- Flood risk assessments
- Dams and dam safety
- Turbine-generator selection and review (W2W)
- Heavy mechanical design (gates, hoists, etc.)
- Medium and high-voltage electrical design
- Auxiliary electrical and mechanical services
Our services
Project Development
- Project planning, river surveys and feasibility studies
- Preliminary engineering and design
- Environmental assessment, surveys and permitting
- Resource assessment and energy forecasts
Engineering and Construction
- Tender package and selection process
- Detailed engineering for construction
- Owner’s Engineer services
- Independent third-party design review
- Construction management (EPCM)
- Commissioning, testing and start-up
Operations and Asset Management
- Performance assessment
- Condition assessment
- Risk and safety analysis
- Engineering and design
Mergers, Divestitures and Acquisitions
- Advisory services and project risk review
- Independent engineer services
- Technical due diligence analysis
- Inspections of hydropower plants