How to win: Solar PV Feasibility Study Consultancy for the Office and Residential Properties at the British High Commission Lusaka

About this contract

Consultancy services for the delivery of a comprehensive Solar PV Feasibility Study for the British High Commission Lusaka estate, including the Chancery, the High Commissioner's Residence and designated staff residential properties. The scope includes site assessments, energy demand analysis, solar PV generation modelling, battery storage and energy resilience assessment, financial and economic appraisal, options analysis, and the provision of a final feasibility report with recommendations to support future procurement and implementation of solar energy solutions. The contract value is £30,000 and the services are to be delivered in accordance with the requirements set out in the Request for Proposal.

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