SMEC was one of the first companies to enter the field of renewable energy generation with the landmark Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme. SMEC's services began with hydroelectric power and have broadened to include geothermal, photovoltaic and solar thermal, wind, biomass, bio-fuels, mini and micro-hydro technologies and energy efficient strategies.
SMEC can provide services for the lifecycle of a project including feasibility studies, comprehensive environmental and engineering design, construction supervision and commissioning services to develop efficient and cost-effective renewable energy systems.
SMEC’s services include: sustainable energy policy and energy sector planning, site identification and evaluation, concept design, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, site surveys and data collection, detailed technical design and specification for complex systems, system integration and individual components, project management, capacity building and training, carbon services (including registration for carbon credits with the United Nations), detailed tender, procurement and construction supervision services, network connection, inspection, testing and commissioning services, post installation advice and monitoring, rehabilitations and refurbishments, load forecasting models considering factors like population growth and development goals, and long term generation planning using simulation and dynamic programming techniques.
For more information please email renewables@smec.com